The MP Study Abroad Scholarship 2026 is an overseas scholarship scheme by the Madhya Pradesh government for Scheduled Caste (SC) postgraduate (Master’s) and PhD students. It supports students from MP to study in top-ranked foreign universities for the 2026 intake, covering tuition fees, living allowance, contingency, and travel support.

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched the MP Study Abroad Scholarship 2026 (Overseas Scholarship Scheme) to support meritorious Scheduled Caste (SC) students of the state in pursuing Master’s and PhD programmes in reputed foreign universities. This scheme focuses on candidates who secure admission in institutions listed in leading global rankings (such as QS or Times) and who come from families with limited financial capacity. The scholarship aims to reduce the economic barrier for talented students so they can access high-quality international education and research opportunities. It combines tuition fee support with maintenance, contingency and travel assistance, making overseas study more affordable for eligible students from MP.

• State-level overseas scholarship dedicated to SC students from Madhya Pradesh.
• Focus on postgraduate and doctoral studies in foreign universities recognised in global rankings.
• Financial coverage designed to handle major cost heads: tuition, living expenses, study materials and travel.
• Online application process through the official Higher Education / Scholarship portal.
• Limited seats each year, with selection based on eligibility, academic merit and institutional quality.

• After the application deadline, the concerned department scrutinises all submitted applications for eligibility, completeness and authenticity of documents.
• Eligible candidates may be shortlisted based on academic merit, ranking of the foreign institution, category and availability of slots under the scheme.
• A final list of selected candidates is generally published on the official website or communicated individually via email/SMS.
• Selected students may have to complete certain formalities such as declarations, undertakings or bond forms before the scholarship is finally sanctioned.
• Disbursement of scholarship funds (tuition, maintenance and others) follows the procedures laid down by the department and may be linked to joining the course and periodic progress reports.

Step-by-Step Registration on the Official Portal:

1. Visit the official website of the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh (highereducation.mp.gov.in).
2. Look for the link related to “Study Abroad Scholarship / Overseas Scholarship” or for scholarship schemes leading to the state scholarship portal.
3. If you are a new user, complete the registration process by entering your basic details such as name, mobile number, Samagra ID (if required), email ID and other requested information.
4. Verify your mobile number or email using the OTP or verification link sent by the system.
5. Create your login credentials (User ID and password) and keep them safely for future logins.

Filling the MP Study Abroad Scholarship Online Form:

1. Log in to the portal using your registered User ID and password.
2. Navigate to the list of scholarship schemes and select the option related to “MP Study Abroad Scholarship 2026” or “Overseas Scholarship”.
3. Fill in personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, category, address and contact information correctly as per your documents.
4. Enter academic details including marks, degrees obtained, year of passing and education board/university names.
5. Provide details of your foreign admission - country, university name, course title, discipline, duration of the programme and expected date of joining.
6. Enter family income information exactly as mentioned on your income certificate.
7. Upload the scanned copies of all required documents within the specified file size and format limits.
8. Review all entries carefully before final submission to avoid rejection due to errors or mismatches.

Final Submission and Printout:

1. After verifying all details, click on the final “Submit” or “Lock Application” button as instructed on the portal.
2. Once submitted, download or print the application form and acknowledgement receipt for your records.
3. If the scheme requires verification by an institute or authority in India, ensure you follow any additional offline/online steps mentioned in the instructions.
4. Keep checking the portal and your registered email / mobile number for updates, queries or defect notices, and respond promptly if any clarification is requested.