Scholarships For Higher Education Abroad To Meritorious Boys And Girls From Open Category
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scholarship scheme, launched by Maharashtra's Department of Higher and Technical Education in October 2018, supports meritorious students from the open category who wish to pursue higher education abroad. The scheme recognizes academic excellence and provides financial assistance to help talented boys and girls access quality education outside India. It aims to promote global educational opportunities for deserving students from Maharashtra.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for higher education abroad
- Support for meritorious students from open category
- Opportunity to pursue quality education in foreign universities
- Encouragement for academic excellence and talent development
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–40 years
- Residence: Maharashtra residents only
- Must be a student from Maharashtra
- Meritorious academic performance required
- Belong to open category
- Must have secured admission in a recognized foreign university or institution
- Age and specific merit criteria to be verified with scheme guidelines
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Educational Certificates
- 3. University Admission Letter
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Identity Proof
- 7. Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Maharashtra
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–40 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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