Telangana Overseas Scholarship Scheme: 100 Exclusive Seats Added, Total 600 Scholarships Annually
Telangana government allocates 100 exclusive scholarships for Christian students, raising total overseas scholarships to 600 per year.
Hyderabad: In a significant decision under the Christian Overseas Scholarship Scheme allocation, the Government of Telangana, Minorities Welfare (EDN) Department, has earmarked 100 additional scholarships exclusively for Christian minority students each year, over and above the existing 500 minority scholarships, taking the total scholarships per year to 600, with seat distribution and reallocation rules clearly defined.
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Government Memo Details on Scholarship Allocation
As per Memo.No.3510/EDN/2025-2, dated 17-03-2026, issued by the Government of Telangana, Minorities Welfare (EDN) Department, the subject states:
“M.W. Dept – CMs Overseas Scholarship Scheme – Earmarking 100 Scholarships exclusively for Christian Minority Students in addition to the existing 500 Scholarships for Minorities per year to pursue Post Graduate / Doctoral studies abroad in terms of G.O.Ms.No.24, MW (Estt.I) Dept., dt:19.09.2015 – clarifications – issued – Reg.”
References Mentioned in the Order
The memo includes the following references:
- Note received from O/o OSD to Hon’ble CM, dt:19.19.2025
- Govt.Memo. 3510/EDN/2025-1, Dt:10.10.2025
- Note received from O/o OSD to Hon’ble CM, dt:16.10.2025
- From the Commissioner, M.W. Hyderabad Lr No.A1/435/CMOSS/CMW/2025, dated:31.12.2025
100 Scholarships Reserved for Christian Minority Students
The government informed that through G.O.Ms No.21, MW (EDN) Dept., dt:20.12.2025, an additional 100 overseas scholarships are enhanced exclusively for Christian Minorities per year under the Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for pursuing higher studies abroad.
Clarifications on Allocation and Distribution
After examination, the government clarified:
- The order under G.O.Ms.No.21, MW(EDN) Dept., dt:20.12.2025 will be exclusively for Christian minorities
- The number of Christian minority beneficiaries will not exceed 100 per year
- Remaining seats under G.O.Ms.No.24, MW (ESTT.I) Dept., dated:19.05.2015 may be reallocated
Distribution of 500 Minority Scholarships
The allocation of the existing 500 minority seats is as follows:
- Muslims: 96% (480 seats)
- Jains: 1% (5 seats)
- Sikhs: 1% (5 seats)
- Buddhists: 1% (5 seats)
- Parsis: 1% (5 seats)
Total: 500 seats
Reallocation Rule for Unfilled Seats
The memo clearly states that:
- Any leftover or unfilled seats from the above allocation
- May be allocated to Muslim minority students
Total Scholarships Increased to 600 Per Year
With the addition of 100 exclusive Christian scholarships, the total annual scholarships are:
- 500 minority scholarships
- 100 seats exclusively for Christians
Grand Total: 600 scholarships per year
Instructions to Authorities
The order directs:
- The Commissioner, Minorities Welfare, Hyderabad
- To take necessary action accordingly
The memo is signed by B. Shafiullah, Secretary to Government, and forwarded by order through the Section Officer.
The Telangana Christian Overseas Scholarship Scheme allocation, through Memo.No.3510/EDN/2025-2 dated 17-03-2026, increases total scholarships to 600 per year, with 100 seats exclusively for Christian minority students, defined distribution among minorities, and a provision to reallocate unfilled seats to Muslim students, with implementation now underway.
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