Pune: Deadline Extended for Minority Students’ Foreign Study Scholarship Applications – Now Open Until September 1
Pune, 29th August 2025: Good news for minority community students aspiring to study abroad! The Commissionerate of Social Welfare, Maharashtra has extended the deadline to apply for the 2025–26 Foreign Study Scholarship until September 1, 2025.
Earlier, the last date to apply was August 18, but following multiple requests, authorities have provided an additional window for students to complete the process. Officials also confirmed that those who have already applied do not need to reapply.
How to Apply
-Students must register online and fill out the prescribed application form on the official website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
-All supporting documents must be uploaded clearly and legibly.
-A hard copy of the application, along with the offline form, should be submitted to the Office of the Commissioner, Social Welfare Department, Maharashtra State, Pune, no later than 6:15 PM on September 1, 2025.
Assistant Commissioner Vishal Londhe encouraged eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity. “Interested candidates should visit the ‘Latest Updates’ section on the official website for complete guidelines and ensure timely submission of applications,” he advised in an official press release.
This extension offers aspiring scholars a valuable chance to secure financial assistance for pursuing their higher education dreams overseas.
