AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government continues to run Study Abroad Scholarships (Scheduled Tribe) for Scheduled Tribe students who want to study overseas at postgraduate, PhD, or research level.
As of 02 August 2026, the public scheme page still shows annual tuition support up to 40,000 US dollars, living allowance of 9,000 US dollars, and contingency allowance of 1,000 US dollars. Visa fee, insurance, airfare, poll tax, and rail or bus fare are also mentioned in the official scheme details.
Study Abroad Scholarships (Scheduled Tribe) in Madhya Pradesh
Application process
Available public scheme details show that this scholarship is handled offline through Tribal Affairs Department headquarters in Bhopal. No public online application portal or 2026 deadline was found in the accessible official source.
STEP 1 - Go to or contact Tribal Affairs Department headquarters in Bhopal and ask for the application process for the foreign study scholarship meant for Scheduled Tribe students. The public scheme page lists the department headquarters as the application and contact point.
STEP 2 - Fill the application form carefully with personal details, study level, course details, income details, and the foreign university admission information. Details should match the supporting documents.
STEP 3 - Attach the required documents such as caste proof, age proof, income certificate, marksheets, passport copy, and admission proof from the foreign institution. Keep self-attested copies and the originals ready for checking if the office asks for them.
STEP 4 - Submit the form at the department office and ask for a receipt or acknowledgement. Since no public apply dates are shown on the official page, it is better to confirm the current acceptance window with the office before visiting.
Latest position in 2026
Publicly available official scheme information still shows this scholarship as continuing. The CM Helpline scheme page says it has been running since 2003 and does not show any closure notice.
No fresh 2026 public revision for benefit amount, age limit, income limit, or application mode was found in the accessible official sources checked for this update. So the article below uses the latest reachable official scheme details available at the time of review.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Study Abroad Scholarships (Scheduled Tribe) |
| Launched By | Tribal Affairs Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Who Can Apply | Scheduled Tribe students of Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit Amount | Up to 40,000 US dollars tuition per year, 9,000 US dollars living allowance, and 1,000 US dollars contingency allowance |
| Application Mode | Offline through department headquarters in Bhopal |
| Official Scheme Page | CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh scheme details |
Who can apply
This scholarship is meant for Scheduled Tribe students. The official page says the applicant should be up to 35 years of age as on 1 January of the application year and annual family income should be up to ₹10 lakh.
For postgraduate study, at least 55% marks in the final graduation exam are required. For PhD study, at least 50% marks in the postgraduate exam are required. The student has to choose the foreign university independently.
Public scheme details also mention the normal course duration as 2 years for postgraduate study, 4 years for PhD, and 1 year 6 months for research courses.
Benefits
This scholarship covers major foreign study costs, so students from eligible families can apply without carrying the full expense on their own.
- Tuition fee support is available up to 40,000 US dollars per year as per the public scheme page.
- Living allowance of 9,000 US dollars and contingency allowance of 1,000 US dollars are also listed.
- Visa fee, insurance amount, poll tax, airfare, and rail or bus fare are mentioned as additional support.
Public payment details say tuition fee is paid to the university account, and living or contingency allowance along with other allowed payments is sent directly to the applicant's bank account.
Required documents
Applicants should keep all required papers ready before visiting the department office because the process is shown as offline.
- Scheduled Tribe certificate and domicile-related proof, if asked by the department.
- Age proof, income certificate, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Graduation or postgraduate marksheets, certificates, passport copy, and admission proof from the foreign university.
- Visa and insurance papers, bank account details, and any other document asked by Tribal Affairs Department headquarters.
Students looking for other scholarship options in Madhya Pradesh can also check State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8).
Contact details
Publicly available scheme details list Tribal Affairs Department headquarters, Bhopal as the contact and application point. The designated officer is the Commissioner, Tribal Affairs Department, Headquarters Bhopal.
No public helpline number or dedicated 2026 online portal for this scholarship was found in the accessible official source checked during this update.
References
Official CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh scheme details page
FAQ's
Is Study Abroad Scholarships (Scheduled Tribe) still running in 2026?
The reachable public official page still shows the scheme details and does not show any closure notice. No fresh 2026 closure update was found in the accessible official source checked for this review.
What is the family income limit for this scholarship?
The public scheme page shows annual family income should be up to ₹10 lakh.
What study levels are covered?
Postgraduate, PhD, and research-level study are listed on the official scheme page, with normal duration of 2 years, 4 years, and 1 year 6 months respectively.
Is there any online application link?
No public online application link was found in the accessible official source checked during this update. The available page points applicants to Tribal Affairs Department headquarters in Bhopal.
How is the payment made?
Public scheme details say tuition fee is paid to the university account, and other allowed payments are sent to the applicant's bank account.