The Scheduled Castes Development Department has invited applications for the grant of Rs.10 lakh financial assistance to SC students desirous of pursuing higher studies in courses like medicine, engineering, pharmacy, nursing, pure science, humanities, social studies in foreign universities – USA, UK, Australia, Canada and Singapore.

Candidates should belong to the SC community and be a native of Telangana. Their total family income should not exceed Rs.2 lakh per annum. First class marks in graduation is compulsory for pursuing postgraduate studies abroad and first class marks at the postgraduate level for pursuing Ph.D.

According to a notification issued on Wednesday, the registered students will be shortlisted for a scholarship by a State-level selection committee headed by Principal Secretary, SC Development Department. Interested students should log on to www.epass.cgg.gov.in and apply in the prescribed format along with documents. The last date for registration is August 5.

Source : Hindu