Provisional Award Letters Given to All Selected Candidates Under National Overseas Scholarship: Govt.
The Government of India has issued provisional award letters to all selected candidates under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) 2025-26 cycle. This scholarship scheme aims to support students from marginalized communities such as Scheduled Castes (SC), Denotified Tribes (DNT), landless laborers, and traditional artisans to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. programs at top global universities ranked within the QS Top 500.
Earlier, only the top 40 candidates had received provisional award letters due to funding constraints, but now the government has extended provisional awards to all 106 selected candidates, subject to fund availability and eligibility verification. This move ensures broader support for deserving scholars who have secured admissions in prestigious international institutions.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment administers the NOS scheme and mandates selected candidates to complete document verification within six months of receiving the provisional award letter to confirm their scholarships. Failure to complete verification will result in cancellation. Candidates are encouraged to arrange prior appointments with the Ministry for this process.
The scholarship covers comprehensive costs including tuition fees, living expenses, travel charges, and contingency allowances. The awardees are expected to complete their courses abroad and ideally contribute to national development by serving in government or allied sectors upon return.
Key Highlights of National Overseas Scholarship 2025-26
Number of Scholarships: 125 for the 2025-26 cycle
Candidates Selected: 106 candidates confirmed after rigorous merit-based selection
Provisional Award Letters: Now issued to all selected candidates (1-106)
Document Verification Deadline: Within 6 months of the provisional award letter issuance
Eligible Courses: Master’s and Ph.D. programs at QS Top 500 universities worldwide
Financial Support: Tuition, living expenses, airfare, contingency funds
Target Beneficiaries: SC, DNT, landless laborers, traditional artisans from across India
Age Limit: Below 35 years for Master’s and below 40 years for Ph.D. as of April 1, 2025
National Overseas Scholarship 2025: Selection and Verification Process
Selection: Merit-based selection conducted through online applications and assessment of unconditional admission offers from recognized global universities.
Provisional Award: Candidates receive award letters confirming their provisional selection, subject to eligibility and fund availability.
Document Verification: Selected candidates must verify original documents at the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment within six months of receiving the award letter. This step is critical to confirm the scholarship.
Final Confirmation: Upon successful verification and compliance, candidates are issued a confirmation of award letter to proceed with their overseas education.
FAQs on National Overseas Scholarship Provisional Award Letters
What is a provisional award letter under the National Overseas Scholarship?
A provisional award letter is an initial document issued to selected candidates confirming their selection for NOS. It is subject to final verification of documents and fund availability.
How many candidates have received provisional award letters for NOS 2025?
Provisional award letters have now been issued to all 106 selected candidates for the 2025-26 cycle.
What is the deadline for document verification after receiving the provisional award letter?
Candidates must complete document verification within six months of receiving the provisional award letter, failing which the scholarship will be cancelled.
Who administers the National Overseas Scholarship?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, administers the NOS scheme to support marginalized communities.
What expenses does the National Overseas Scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, contingency allowances, and other related costs for study at QS-ranked international universities.
Can candidates defer joining the university?
Candidates may be allowed maximum deferrals of up to one year or two intake deferrals from the date of the award letter issuance, after which the scholarship stands cancelled if the university is not joined.
What happens if funds are insufficient for all selected candidates?
Previously, only 40 out of 106 candidates received provisional awards due to fund constraints, but the government is arranging additional funds to support all selected candidates.
Published on: July 30, 2025
Published by: PAVAN
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