Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

Key facts

Benefit	₹20 lakh one-time for fees and living expenses
Who	Minority students from Telangana
Age limit	Max 35 years
Income limit	Less than ₹5 lakh per annum
Implemented by	Minorities Welfare Department, Telangana
Official portal	telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a one-time scholarship of up to ₹20 lakhs for tuition and living expenses, along with a one-way ticket fare. They may also qualify for educational loans from nationalized banks.

Who can apply

Age up to 35
Household income ≤ ₹5,00,000/year
Category: GEN, OBC, SC, ST
Resident of Telangana
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household
enrolled in education
minority

Applicants must be residents of Telangana and belong to a minority community. They should be under 35 years of age, have a family income below ₹5 lakhs, and must not have any government employees in the family.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the Telangana ePass portal during the designated application periods.

Visit the Telangana ePass website.
Click on 'Overseas Scholarship Services' on the homepage.
Select 'Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities' and click 'Registration'.
Complete the registration form and submit it.
Ensure all required documents are attached to the application.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Birth Certificate
Aadhaar Card
E-pass ID Number
Residential/Nativity Certificate
Passport copy
Mark sheet from SSC/Inter/Graduate/PG Level
GRE/GMAT or equivalent qualifying exam/test scorecard
TOFEL/IELTS scorecard
Admission offer letter from a Foreign University (I-20, letter of Admission or equivalent)
Copy of the latest Tax Assessment
Copy of Bank Pass Book of Nationalised Bank
Photograph
Any other documents, if required

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure that all required documents are submitted and the application is complete, as incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
Delay in scholarship disbursement	Contact the Minorities Welfare Department for updates on the status of the scholarship application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum age limit for applicants?

Applicants must be 35 years old or younger as of July 1 of the application year.

Can more than one child from a family apply?

Only one child from a family is eligible for the scholarship.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include a caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, passport copy, and admission offer letter from a foreign university, among others.

Is there a specific time frame for joining the university after selection?

Selected candidates must join the university within one year of selection; otherwise, the award will be cancelled.

Are there any quotas for women candidates?

Yes, 33% of the awards are reserved for women candidates, provided there are enough eligible applicants.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.