The Maharashtra Government has invited applications for its 2026–27 Overseas Scholarship Scheme for minority students pursuing postgraduate and PhD studies at top 200 QS-ranked universities. The scheme covers tuition fees, travel, insurance and living expenses. Eligible candidates must apply online by 18 July 2026 and submit supporting documents thereafter.

Mumbai, July 2, 2026: The Maharashtra Government has invited applications for its Overseas Scholarship Scheme for minority students for the 2026–27 academic year, offering full financial assistance to eligible candidates pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies at leading universities abroad.

The scheme, implemented by the Minority Development Department, covers tuition fees, return economy-class airfare, medical insurance, living expenses and contingency grants, with the aim of enabling meritorious students from minority communities to pursue higher education overseas without financial constraints.

Scholarship Benefits

Students studying in the United Kingdom will receive an annual living allowance of £9,900 and a contingency grant of £1,100. Those pursuing studies in the United States and other eligible countries will receive an annual living allowance of 15,400 US dollars and a contingency grant of 1,500 US dollars.