Maharashtra Foreign Scholarship Program For Scheduled Castes (SC)

Organisation : Maharashtra Social Justice & Special Assistance Department
Scholarship Name : Maharashtra’s Foreign Scholarship Program
Applicable For : Students should be resident of Maharashtra and belong to Scheduled Castes (SC)
Applicable States/UTs : Maharashtra
Website : https://fs.maharashtra.gov.in/

What is Maharashtra SC Foreign Scholarship?

The Social Justice & Special Assistance Department (SJSA) of Government of Maharashtra is engaged in various initiatives to ensure the equal opportunity and social justice to the under privileged class of people such as scheduled caste, old-aged persons etc. by providing them equal opportunities in the fields of education, economy and social security.

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How To Apply For Maharashtra SC Foreign Scholarship?

Applications for the Foreign Scholarship Scheme for higher education abroad must be submitted online only via the portal

Apply Here : https://socialjustice-fs.trti-maha.in:83/login

Note:
1. It will be Truly Online registration process hence it is admisable to have stable internet connection.
2. During registration process, candidate is not required to upload any kind of document. Photograph is required.
3. Candidate is advised to have mobile device with them during registration process as OTP will be shared on his/her mobile number.
4. Candidate is advised to have own personal email ID with them during registration process as OTP will be shared on his/her email ID.

FAQ On Maharashtra SC Foreign Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Maharashtra SC Foreign Scholarship

1. Is there an income requirement to apply for a scholarship?
The annual income of the parents (mother and father) of the students ( mother and father) / family and if the student is working, including his own income, will be Rs. Not more than Rs 8.00 lakh.

2. Which courses are given scholarships under this scheme?
The annual income of the parents (mother and father) of the students ( mother and father) / family and if the student is working, including his own income, will be Rs. Not more than Rs 8.00 lakh.

3. Are scholarships given for degree courses?
No.

4. Are scholarships given for executive master’s degree or executive master’s diploma and part-time courses?
No.

5. Are girls selected for scholarships?
Yes

6. Which educational institution abroad is required to get admission in to get the scholarship?
Candidates should be admitted to an educational institution located below the updated QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World Ranking 200.

7. Is caste certificate mandatory?
Yes

8. The Conditional Offer Letter has been received from a foreign educational institution. Will it be considered acceptable?
If the conditional offer letter received from the institute is about the advance amount, the student will be required to demand an advance. No other conditional offer letter will be assumed.

9. What help will the government provide to obtain passports and visas?
It will be the responsibility of the student to obtain a passport and visa.

10. What income related documents will be required to be submitted to apply for a scholarship if the student or parent or both are employed?
If the student or parent or both are employed, their income return, Form No. 16 and certificate of income of the family for the previous financial year from the competent authority (not less than the tahsildar or naib tahsildar).