Minority Communities Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Minority Communities students across India. Currently, we have 27 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
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal (Pre-Matric & Post-Matric)
Applications OpenGovernment of Gujarat
Jnanabhumi Post-Matric & Pre-Matric Scholarship (Andhra Pradesh)
Applications OpenGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
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
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Applications OpenAligarh Muslim University
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (NSP)
Applications OpenMinistry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students - Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
Minority Welfare Scholarship (Pre-Matric)
Applications OpenGovt. of Telangana – Minority Welfare Dept.
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (NSP)
Applications OpenMinistry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
JMI Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship
Applications OpenJamia Millia Islamia
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
Applications OpenMinistry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Tamil Nadu Pre-Matric Scholarship for BC/MBC/Minorities
Applications OpenBackward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
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
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Communities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority)
Applications OpenMinority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Scholarship Portal — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Dashmesh Schemes
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Digital Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Applications OpenDeveloping Castes Welfare Department (Minorities Cell), Government of Gujarat
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority)
Applications OpenMinority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)
Applications OpenMinority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka
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.