# National Overseas Scholarship: SC student completes MSc at US's Brown University

URL: https://kasba.co.in/en/story/national-overseas-scholarship-sc-student-completes-msc-at-us
Language: en · Section: Schemes · Published: 2026-10-28
Source: PIB, "वित्तीय बाधाओं से वैश्विक नवाचार तक : महत्वाकांक्षा और अवसर की एक यात्रा", 2026-10-28, https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2329683

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said on 28 October 2026 that a Scheduled Caste student completed a Master of Science degree at Brown University in the US with help from the National Overseas Scholarship. The scheme helps eligible students from Scheduled Castes and other specified categories meet the cost of studying abroad.

## What this means for you

If you belong to a Scheduled Caste or another specified category and are planning higher studies abroad, this scheme is meant for you. It covers tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, visa fees, medical insurance and travel expenses. Eligibility and application details are given in the scheme's guidelines.

## Key facts

- Scheme: National Overseas Scholarship
- The beneficiary completed a Master of Science at Brown University in the US
- In financial year 2023-24, assistance of USD 89,816 was given
- The assistance was approved on 26 June 2023
- The assistance covered tuition fees, maintenance allowance, visa fees, medical insurance and travel expenses
- The scheme is for eligible students from Scheduled Castes and other specified categories

## What happened

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment issued a release on 28 October 2026. It said that with help from the National Overseas Scholarship scheme, a Scheduled Caste student completed a Master of Science degree at Brown University in the US. The release gives the student's name as Aarav Patel (changed name).

## How the scheme helped

According to the release, assistance of USD 89,816 was given in financial year 2023-24. It was approved on 26 June 2023. The assistance covered tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, visa fees, medical insurance and travel expenses.

The release says the high cost of education at leading international universities was the biggest hurdle before him. With the scheme's support he could study at Brown University and gain knowledge, skills and a credential linked to his professional goals.

## Who the scheme is for

As per the release, the scheme is for eligible students from Scheduled Castes and other specified categories. Its aim is to help such students reach good academic institutions abroad. The scheme helps with tuition and other necessary costs of studying overseas.

The full eligibility conditions are not given in the release; they are set out in the scheme's guidelines.

## What next

The release does not give any application date, application process or information about the next instalment. Students who want to use the scheme should look at its guidelines and keep track of information from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

## Questions and answers

**What is the National Overseas Scholarship?**
It is a Government of India scholarship scheme that helps eligible students from Scheduled Castes and other specified categories with the cost of studying abroad. It covers tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, visa fees, medical insurance and travel expenses.

**How much money does this scheme give?**
The amount differs from case to case; the release mentions USD 89,816 given to one beneficiary in financial year 2023-24. That assistance was approved on 26 June 2023.

**Can I apply for this scheme?**
The scheme is for eligible students from Scheduled Castes and other specified categories. The full eligibility conditions are given in the scheme's guidelines, so check them before applying.

**What expenses does the scheme cover?**
According to the release, the assistance covers tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, visa fees, medical insurance and travel expenses.

**Where can I get information about this scheme?**
The scheme's guidelines carry its conditions and details. The release was issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Kasba Desk, Kasba. This routine notice was drafted with AI from an official source and published automatically; an editor reviews it after publishing.