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State Government Scheme

Foreign Education Scheme

The "Foreign Education Scheme" provides financial assistance for non-reserved category students pursuing higher education abroad after Standard 12.

General
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Gujarat
Category
Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Online

About the Foreign Education Scheme Scheme

The "Foreign Education Scheme" introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, is designed to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections who wish to pursue higher education abroad. The financial assistance helps cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other educational costs. The repayment structure is flexible, ensuring students can repay the loan after completing their studies. The scheme is being implemented by the Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation.

Benefits

Financial Assistance: A loan of the total tuition fee of the entire course or ₹15,00,000/-, whichever is less, will be provided by the Corporation at a simple interest of 4%.

Collateral:

  • For loans of total loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- or less for the entire course, a charge of one and a half times the loan amount will have to be registered on the beneficiary's own property or that of a relative.
  • If the total loan amount for the entire course is more than ₹7,50,000/-, the immovable property of oneself or any other relative equal to that total amount will have to be mortgaged in favor of the Corporation.

Loan repayment:

  • In case of total loan up to ₹5,00,000/-, it will have to be repaid in equal monthly installments over 5 (five) years, 1 year after completion of studies.
  • In case of loan exceeding ₹5,00,000/-, it will have to be repaid in equal monthly installments over 6 (six) years, starting 1 year after completion of studies.
  • The money from the loan being repaid will continue to be deposited as interest first.
  • The borrower can repay the loan even before the specified time limit.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must belong to a unreserved category.
  2. The applicant must have scored 60% or more in Standard 12.
  3. The applicant must have secured admission to an MBBS, graduation, post-graduation, or equivalent diploma course abroad.
  4. The applicant’s family's annual income must be ₹6,00,000/- or less.

How to Apply for Foreign Education Scheme

Application mode: Online

> Registration Process:

Step 1: Go to the Corporation's official website and navigate to the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section under Corporation menu.

Step 2:Click on "Foreign Education Scheme" and then Apply Now.

Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".

Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.

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> Application Process:

Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click &quot;Login&quot;.

Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.

Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.

Step 4: Click Save &amp; Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.

Step 5: If you need to make changes, click &quot;No, Cancel&quot;. If all details are correct, click &quot;Yes, Submit&quot;.

Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.

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> Check Application Status: Click here.

Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Foreign Education Scheme scheme?

The &amp;quot;Foreign Education Scheme&amp;quot; introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, is designed to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections who wish to pursue higher education abroad. The financial assistance helps cover t…

Who is eligible for Foreign Education Scheme?

The applicant must belong to a unreserved category. The applicant must have scored 60% or more in Standard 12. The applicant must have secured admission to an MBBS, graduation, post-graduation, or equivalent diploma course abroad. The applicant’s family&39;s annual income must be ₹6,00,000/- or les…

What benefits does Foreign Education Scheme provide?

Financial Assistance: A loan of the total tuition fee of the entire course or ₹15,00,000/-, whichever is less, will be provided by the Corporation at a simple interest of 4%. Collateral: For loans of total loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- or less for the entire course, a charge of one and a half times th…

How can I apply for Foreign Education Scheme?

Registration Process: Step 1: Go to the Corporation&39;s official website and navigate to the &quot;Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation&quot; section under Corporation menu. Step 2:Click on &quot;Foreign Education Scheme&quot; and then Apply Now. Step 3: Click on &qu…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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