Minority Communities Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Minority Communities students across India. Currently, we have 29 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility. New to how Minority Communities scholarships work? Read our complete guide first.
Why Minority Communities Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from Minority Communities backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.
Active Minority Communities Scholarships
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026
Applications OpenMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
AKTU Student Welfare Fund & Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Applications OpenDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (NSP)
Applications OpenMinistry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (NSP)
Applications OpenMinistry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship
Applications OpenGovernment of Maharashtra - Minority Development Department
Andhra Pradesh Minority Welfare Scholarship
Applications OpenGovernment of Andhra Pradesh - Minority Welfare Department
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students - Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Communities (Karnataka)
Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)
Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
Jnanabhumi Post-Matric & Pre-Matric Scholarship (Andhra Pradesh)
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Developing Castes Welfare Department (Minorities Cell), Government of Gujarat
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes
Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Aligarh Muslim University
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Minority Welfare Scholarship (Pre-Matric)
Govt. of Telangana – Minority Welfare Dept.
Minority Scholarship (Pre-Matric)
Minority Welfare Department, Govt. of Kerala
JMI Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship
Jamia Millia Islamia
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Frequently Asked Questions (Minority Communities)
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Usually, students are allowed to avail only one government scholarship at a time. However, you can often combine a government scholarship with a private or corporate one.
What is the income limit?
Income limits vary. For many post-matric schemes, it is around ₹2.5 Lakh per year. OBC and General (EWS) schemes often range from ₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakh.
Which portal should I use?
Central schemes are usually on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). State-specific schemes are on state portals like SSP or SAMS.
Is a Caste Certificate mandatory?
Yes, for all category-based scholarships, a valid Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.