TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020 – SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority Students for Studying Abroad

TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships 2020: For SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority Students for Studying abroad Eligibility criteria, Apply Online at telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in Telangana Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020 is a scholarship program for the candidates who are willing to study abroad and are seeking scholarship from the government. The scholarship is offered for SC, ST, Minority, BC and EBC candidates who are seeking foreign education. Candidates need to apply for the scholarship with their concerning state government. However, in order to qualify for the scholarship, he/she needs to meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the concerning department. Keep reading this article further to know more about the TS Vidyanidhi Overseas Scholarship 2020, eligibility criteria, and the procedure for applying.

Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020 for SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority Students for Studying Abroad

TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi is a financial assistance program by the government of Telangana. As a part of this, scholarships are offered to the eligible candidates pursuing higher education abroad. The scheme was specifically introduced to support SC/ST/Minorities candidates seeking foreign education. Candidates who are willing to avail the scheme needs to comply with the government’s guidelines and should also meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the concerned authorities.

Eligible candidates can apply to the Vidya Nidhi Scholarship program by filing an online registration form on the official website. Candidates who possess a valid degree with 60% marks in Engineering Management, Agricultural Sciences, Pure Sciences, Social Sciences, Medical & Nursing, and Humanities can apply for the Vidya Nidhi Scholarship program 2020.

TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020 – Overview

Name of the scholarship	TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi
The total amount that can be sanctioned	20 Lakhs
Total number of scholarships offered	500
Universities	USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, France, Germany, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand
Courses	Medicine/Engineering/Pharmacy/ Nursing/ pure Sciences/ Humanities/Social studies
Official Website	telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in

TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme Scholarship Amount increased to Rs. 20 Lakhs from previous Rs. 10 Lakhs –

Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme/Financial Assistance for SC students seeking higher abroad education was recently revised by the government of Telangana. According to the previous scheme, the TS Vidya Nidhi amount for SC candidates used to be Rs. 10 lakhs, after the recent revision, the scholarship grant amount was increased to 20 lakhs under the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme.

According to the GO.Ms.No.22, Dt:10/06/2016, Department of Scheduled Caste Development working under the Government of Telangana, the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi scholarship grant amount of Rs. 10 lakhs has been increased to Rs. 20 lakhs.

TS Vidyanidhi Scholarship References:

• From the Director, SCDD, TS, Hyd., Lr.Rc.No. D1/1753/2014, dated: 01-09-2014.
• G.O.Ms.No.2, SCD (Edn) Dept., dt.04-02-2016.
• From the Director, SCDD, TS, Hyd., Lr.Rc.No.D1/563/2014, dated.16-07-2015
• G.O.Ms.No.54 , SW (Edn.2) Dept., dt.28-06-2013.
• G.O.Ms.No.7, SCD (Edn) Dept., dt.29-04-2015.

According to the G.O.Ms.No.54, SW (Edn.2) Dept., dt.28-06-2013, The government of Telangana has issued detailed guidelines to SC candidates who are seeking higher Studies in Post Graduate Courses in Foreign Universities for applying for the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi financial assistance to SC candidates. Later that, there have been certain amendments that happened regarding the income ceiling and mandatory requirement which were discussed in the G.O.Ms.No.7, SCD (Edn) Dept., dt.29-04-2015 and G.O.Ms.No.2, SCD (Edn) Dept., dt.04-02-2016.

In the G.O.Ms.No.2, SCD (Edn) Dept., dt.04-02-2016 and Lr.Rc.No. D1/1753/2014, dated: 01-09-2014, The Director, SCDD, TS, Hyderabad has proposed the Government to increase the scholarship amount for SC students under the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi scheme. Considering this proposal, the scholarship amount under the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi was increased from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs on the eve of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Eligibility Criteria for TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020 –

Below are the eligibility criteria for the candidates seeking Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020.

• The parental income of the candidates seeking TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020 should be under 5 lakhs per annum from all sources.
• The age of the individual applying for the Vidyanidhi Scholarship should not exceed 35 years as on July 1st.
• Candidates should pass their degree with at least 60% marks.

Note: The above-mentioned information is subjected to change, candidates are requested to refer to the official sources before taking a final dig.

FAQs about TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020

Given below are some of the questions that we keep hearing a lot about the TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships 2020.

How to apply for the Telangana Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020 Online Application Form

Candidates are requested to follow the steps below to apply for the TS Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020.

• Step 1: Make sure you meet all the criteria stated by the authorities before proceeding with the application. If you are sure about your eligibility, head over to the ePass (Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships, Government of Telangana) or use the below link directly to land on the application page.
• Link: https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/OverseasReg.do
• Step 2: Once you click on the above link, you should be taken to the application page where you will be asked to enter your personal details. Carefully enter all the required details and upload the necessary documents.
• Step 3: Once you are done with doing everything, click on the ‘Submit Application’ button at the bottom to submit your application.
• Step 4: Upon submitting your application, you should be greeted with an ‘Application successful’ note. Note down the application number for future reference. Also, remember the credentials that were given at this stage. This will be useful in the future for checking the status of your TS Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2020.