Minorities Karnataka Government Study Abroad Scholarship 2026-27 — National Overseas Scholarship by Easy Admissions Bangalore
The National Overseas Scholarship is the Karnataka Government's flagship funding scheme for minority-community students pursuing a Master's degree abroad — at QS Top 500 universities, with tuition, living costs, and airfare covered (₹15-30 lakhs full financial support). Easy Admissions Bangalore guides students from every district of Karnataka through eligibility, documentation, and the full application process.
Scholarship at a Glance
| Official name | National Overseas Scholarship — Minorities Karnataka Government Study Abroad Scholarship |
| Administered by | Directorate of Minorities, Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Karnataka |
| Who can apply | Karnataka domicile students from minority communities — Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi, and Jain |
| Course level | Full-time Master's / Postgraduate program for the 2026-27 academic year |
| Age limit | Maximum 40 years at the time of application |
| Academic requirement | Minimum 60% aggregate (or equivalent) in the last qualifying degree |
| University ranking | QS Top 500 globally — QS Top 100 subject-wise for PG Medical and PG Law only |
| Funding | Up to ₹15-30 lakhs — tuition, living expenses, and airfare, tiered by family income |
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Six Criteria, All Must Be Met Together
This scholarship isn't awarded on any single strength — a great academic record won't help if your target university falls outside the QS Top 500, and a well-ranked university offer won't help if your documentation doesn't hold up at verification.
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Five quick questions on the scholarship's criteria — see where you stand, then let our Bengaluru counsellors confirm the details that matter.
What Is the Minorities Karnataka Government Study Abroad Scholarship?
Officially called the National Overseas Scholarship, this is the Karnataka Government's dedicated funding scheme — administered by the Directorate of Minorities under the Department of Minority Welfare — for minority-community students pursuing a full-time Master's degree at a globally ranked university abroad. It exists so that community background and family finances don't stand between a meritorious Karnataka student and a world-class postgraduate degree.
This is a separate scheme from the OBC Study Abroad Karnataka Government Scholarship (the D. Devaraj Urs BCWD scholarship for OBC students) and from the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST students. If you're not sure which Karnataka government scholarship applies to your background, the counsellors at Easy Admissions Bangalore can confirm it on the same call.
Tuition, living costs & airfare — up to ₹15-30 lakhs
Funding is tiered by family income — students in lower income brackets receive a higher annual rate, up to a capped total over the two-year Master's course. Exact slabs are notified each cycle.
Seven minority communities
Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi, and Jain students from Karnataka are eligible to apply under this scheme.
Not sure where you stand? Send us your details on WhatsApp and a Bengaluru counsellor will personally review your profile.
💬 Check Free Eligibility on WhatsAppEligibility Criteria — 2026-27
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Domicile | Karnataka state — must hold a valid Karnataka domicile |
| Community | Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi, or Jain |
| Course level | Full-time Master's / Postgraduate program, 2026-27 academic year |
| Age limit | Maximum 40 years at the time of application |
| Academic record | Minimum 60% aggregate (or equivalent) in the last qualifying degree |
| University ranking | QS Top 500 globally |
| PG Medical & PG Law | QS Top 100 subject-wise ranking specifically for these two subjects |
| Funding cap | Up to ₹15-30 lakhs, tiered by family income, covering tuition, living expenses & airfare |
Documents You'll Generally Need
Identity & Eligibility
Karnataka domicile certificate · Minority community certificate · Income certificate · Valid passport
Academic & Admission
Degree certificate and mark sheets · Admission/offer letter from a QS Top 500 university · Statement of Purpose · Letters of Recommendation
We Guide Minority-Community Students From Every District of Karnataka
Our Bengaluru counsellors work with students across the state — in person on Cunningham Road, or remotely over call and WhatsApp. Wherever you're applying from in Karnataka, the process, documentation, and QS ranking rules are the same, and our guidance is too.
Top Universities We Help Students Get Into
Since the scholarship requires a QS Top 500 university (QS Top 100 subject-ranked for PG Medical and PG Law), our counsellors focus your shortlist on universities that clear the correct bar for your course — commonly including:
UK universities
University of Manchester · University of Edinburgh · King's College London · University of Birmingham · University of Leeds
US universities
Arizona State University · Northeastern University · University at Buffalo (SUNY) · University of Texas at Dallas · Purdue University
Canadian universities
University of Toronto · University of British Columbia · McGill University · University of Waterloo · University of Alberta
Australian universities
University of Melbourne · University of Sydney · Monash University · University of Queensland · UNSW Sydney
European universities
Technical University of Munich · KU Leuven · Trinity College Dublin · University of Amsterdam · Sorbonne University
Singapore & Asia
National University of Singapore · Nanyang Technological University
How Easy Admissions Bangalore Helps
Easy Admissions, Bengaluru — on Cunningham Road — works with minority-community students from across Karnataka on this exact scheme — the National Overseas Scholarship. We don't treat it as one scholarship among dozens; we track its QS ranking rules, income slabs, and documentation requirements as they're notified each cycle. Here's specifically what that looks like at every stage of the process:
Eligibility assessment before you invest time
We check your domicile, community certificate, income bracket, academic average, and age against the current cycle's criteria — before you build an application around an assumption that turns out wrong.
University matching against the live QS Top 500 (and Top 100 subject) list
The eligible ranking bands are re-checked every cycle, and PG Medical/PG Law have a stricter Top 100 subject-ranking rule. We match your profile to universities that clear the correct bar for your specific course.
Documents prepared the way the Directorate actually expects to see them
Community certificates, income certificates, transcripts, and your SOP — reviewed against the exact format Directorate of Minorities reviewers are trained to check.
Application & verification support, start to finish
We manage your file through submission and verification, flagging and fixing issues before they become a reason for rejection — so you're not navigating the process alone.
Visa and post-selection guidance
Once selected, we carry you through visa filing and travel preparation so the scholarship actually converts into a seat abroad.
One team, tracking both files
Your scholarship application and your university admission move on two separate timelines — we track both together so neither one slips. We also help with study abroad loans if your funding needs a bridge before disbursement.
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Explore Other Karnataka Scholarships We Guide Students Through
OBC Study Abroad Karnataka Government Scholarship (Devaraj Urs) · Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship · Karnataka Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship · or talk to us about Study Abroad Loans and IELTS/PTE coaching. For anything else, reach the Easy Admissions Bangalore team directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minorities Karnataka Government Study Abroad Scholarship?
It's the National Overseas Scholarship, administered by the Directorate of Minorities under Karnataka's Department of Minority Welfare — funding full-time Master's study abroad, up to ₹15-30 lakhs, for students from Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi, and Jain communities, at QS Top 500-ranked universities.
Who is eligible for the 2026-27 cycle?
Karnataka domicile students from an eligible minority community, under 40 years of age, with a minimum 60% aggregate in their last qualifying degree, admitted to a full-time Master's program at a QS Top 500 university (QS Top 100 subject-ranked specifically for PG Medical and PG Law).
How much funding does it provide?
Funding is tiered by family income, covering tuition, living expenses, and airfare — up to ₹15-30 lakhs over the two-year Master's course. Exact slabs are notified fresh each cycle — confirm your bracket with our counsellors.
Is this the same as the OBC Study Abroad Karnataka Government Scholarship?
No. That's the separate Devaraj Urs BCWD scholarship for OBC (Category 1/2A/3A/3B) students. This scholarship is specifically for the notified minority communities and is administered by the Directorate of Minorities. Talk to us if you're unsure which one applies to you.
Does the QS ranking rule apply the same way to every course?
No — most Master's courses need a QS Top 500-ranked university, but PG Medical and PG Law specifically require a QS Top 100 subject-wise ranking, which is a stricter bar. Confirm your target university's standing for your exact subject before finalising your application.
Can students from any city or district of Karnataka apply?
Yes. Any student holding a valid Karnataka domicile certificate can apply, whether from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Davanagere, Udupi, or any other district. Easy Admissions Bangalore supports students state-wide, in person or remotely.
Are diploma or undergraduate students eligible?
No. This scheme funds full-time Master's / Postgraduate programs only. Students seeking undergraduate study-abroad funding should ask our counsellors about other applicable options.
What is the last date to apply for the 2026-27 intake?
The Directorate of Minorities notifies the exact application window and last date fresh each cycle, and it can change. Contact Easy Admissions Bangalore on WhatsApp or call 1800 102 9968 for the current deadline so you don't miss it.
How do I know if I'm eligible, or how strong my application is?
The criteria look straightforward on paper, but confirming the right QS ranking list, matching income slabs, and community documentation trip up genuinely eligible students every year. Use the free eligibility checker above, then book a free WhatsApp or phone consultation with our counsellors rather than guessing on your own.
How does Easy Admissions Bangalore help with this scholarship?
We assess your eligibility, match you to QS Top 500 (or Top 100 subject-ranked) universities, prepare your documents in the exact format the Directorate expects, manage your application through verification, and support your visa filing — all with no processing fee. Message us on WhatsApp to start.
Why should I choose Easy Admissions Bangalore for the Minorities Karnataka Government Study Abroad Scholarship?
Easy Admissions Bangalore, based on Cunningham Road, works specifically on this scheme — the National Overseas Scholarship — rather than treating it as one of dozens of generic scholarships. That means we track the QS ranking rules, income slabs, and Directorate of Minorities documentation format as they're notified each cycle, and support students from every district of Karnataka in person or on WhatsApp, with no processing fee.
Is Easy Admissions Bangalore's eligibility check really free?
Yes. Easy Admissions Bangalore's eligibility check for the Minorities Karnataka Government Study Abroad Scholarship is completely free, with no processing fee, whether you use the online checker on this page, message us on WhatsApp, or call 1800 102 9968.
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