Minority Communities Scholarships 2026
Explore dedicated educational funding opportunities for Minority Communities students across India. Currently, we have 18 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility.
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
Maharashtra Minority Post-Matric Scholarship
Government of Maharashtra - Minority Development Department
Telangana Minority Welfare Scholarship
Government of Telangana - Minority Welfare Department
Andhra Pradesh Minority Welfare Scholarship
Government of Andhra Pradesh - Minority Welfare Department
Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Government of Andhra Pradesh - Education Department
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Dashmottar)
Uttar Pradesh Government
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship
Uttar Pradesh Government
UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship
Uttar Pradesh Government
Gujarat Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Gujarat Government
Aikyashree Scholarship (West Bengal Minority)
West Bengal Government
Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna
SC/ST/OBC/Minority Welfare, Delhi
Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Fees Reimbursement)
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector)
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector)
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA)
SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Frequently Asked Questions
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.