The Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) is a central government initiative offering 150 annual scholarships for undergraduate studies in India to students of Indian origin living abroad. Eligibility extends to children of NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, and Indian workers in ECR countries. Applicants need at least 60% in Class 12, with specific educational pathways for children of ECR workers. Applications must be submitted through Indian Embassies or Consulates abroad.