*The Telangana Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship (CMOM) for Minority students pursuing Post Graduate/Doctoral courses in Foreign Universities is currently open for applications.* Important Dates: * Admission period: Students who have secured admission between 01.01.2025 and 30.06.2025 are eligible to apply. * Last date for Registration: 30-06-2025 Eligibility Criteria: * Residency: Applicant must be a permanent resident of Telangana. * Community: Must belong to a Minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi). * Age Limit: Must be below 35 years as of July 1st of the application year. * Family Income: Total family income from all sources should be less than ₹5 lakh per annum. * Academic Qualification: * For Post Graduate Course: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in a foundation degree (Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Medicine and Nursing, Social Sciences, or Humanities). * For Ph.D. Courses: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in a P.G. course (Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Medicine, Social Sciences, or Humanities). * Standardized Tests: Must have valid TOEFL/IELTS and GRE/GMAT scores. Minimum scores generally required are: * TOEFL: 60 * IELTS: 6.0 band score * GRE: 260 * GMAT: 500 * Admission: Must have secured admission to an accredited Foreign University in an eligible country (USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, France, and South Korea). * Passport: Must possess a valid passport. * One Child Per Family: Only one person from a family can apply under this scheme. * One-time Benefit: The scholarship can be awarded only once in a lifetime. Scholarship Benefits: * Financial assistance up to ₹20 lakh or the amount specified in the admission letter (whichever is less). * Costs of a one-way economy class air ticket. * Visa charges. Application Process: * Visit the official Telangana ePASS Portal: https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ * Navigate to "Overseas Scholarship Services." * Select "Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities." * Click on "Register." * Fill out the online application form completely and accurately. * Upload all the required documents. * Submit the application and take a printout for future reference. Required Documents: * Aadhaar Card * Caste Certificate (from Mee Seva) * Income Certificate (from Mee Seva) * Birth Certificate * E-pass ID Number * Residential/Nativity Certificate * Passport copy * Mark sheets from SSC/Inter/Graduate/PG Level * GRE/GMAT or equivalent qualifying exam/test scorecard * TOEFL/IELTS scorecard * Admission offer letter from a Foreign University (I-20, letter of Admission or equivalent) * Copy of the latest Tax Assessment (if applicable) * Copy of Bank Pass Book of a Nationalized Bank * Recent Photograph of the applicant * Salary certificate from the employer (if applicable, for employed applicants) * Transfer Certificate It is highly recommended to visit the official Telangana ePASS website and carefully read all the guidelines and instructions before applying to ensure all criteria are met and documents are prepared correctly.