Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Minority Girls
Offered by Ministry of Education, Govt of India
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Award
- ₹5,000–₹6,000/year
- No. of awards
- ~30,000/year
- Deadline
- 30 Nov 2026
- Study level
- School Students
- Destination
- Study in India
Overview
A scholarship by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation for meritorious girls from notified minority communities in Classes 9 to 12.
Administered by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation, the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship supports meritorious girls from notified minority communities in Classes 9 to 12, helping cover fees and study costs.
Eligibility
- Girl student from a notified minority community.
- Studying in Class 9 to 12 with at least 50% in the previous examination.
- Family income up to ₹2 lakh per year.
Benefits
- ��5,000 per year (Classes 9–10) and ₹6,000 per year (Classes 11–12).
- Supports fees, stationery and study costs.
- Encourages girls' education in minority communities.
How to apply
- Apply online during the scholarship window (via the designated portal).
- Submit minority-community, income and academic documents.
- Complete school verification.
- Track the application for disbursement.
Documents required
- Minority-community certificate
- Previous class marksheet (50%+)
- Family income certificate
- School bonafide certificate
- Bank details and photograph
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