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Muslim Scholarships 2026

Explore dedicated educational funding opportunities for Muslim students across India. Currently, we have 9 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility.

Why Muslim Scholarships?

These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from Muslim backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.

Verified for 2026-27
Active Schemes9

Active Muslim Scholarships

9 results
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Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)

Government of Karnataka

Amount varies
September 30, 2025 (tentative - some sources indicate November 30, 2025 or extended deadlines). VERIFY on official NSP and SSP portals for exact date.
Online (Two Portals)
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, General Degree, Professional/Technical Courses, UG, PG). NOT applicable for correspondence/distance learning or certificate/training programs.
Quick Eligibility: Income < ₹2.0L • Minority Communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian) • Karnataka
Verified

Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)

Government of Karnataka

₹20,000 - ₹20,000
30 Sept 2025
Online (Two Portals)
Post-Matric Professional/Technical: UG and PG professional/technical courses ONLY. Admission must be through competitive examination.
Quick Eligibility: Minority Communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian) • Karnataka
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Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka)

Government of Karnataka

Amount varies
30 Nov 2025
Online
Class 1 to Class 8 (Note: ONLY up to Class 8, unlike SC/ST/OBC which go to Class 10)
Quick Eligibility: Minority communities: Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi • Karnataka
Verified

MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)

Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka

₹96,000 - ₹1,20,000
31 Dec 2026
Online
PhD & Research
Quick Eligibility: Income < ₹8.0L • Minority, Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi • Karnataka
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National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Communities (Karnataka)

Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka

₹15,00,000 - ₹30,00,000
30 Nov 2026
Online
Post-Graduation (PG), PhD & Research
Quick Eligibility: Income < ₹16.0L • Minority, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi • Karnataka
Verified

Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students - Minorities (Karnataka)

Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka

₹10,000 - ₹20,000
31 Oct 2026
Online
Class 1 to 10, Class 11 & 12
Quick Eligibility: Minority, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi • Karnataka
Verified

UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)

Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

₹1,000 - ₹3,500
Open Now
Online
Class 1-10
Quick Eligibility: Income < ₹2.0L • Minority, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain • Uttar Pradesh
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UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Minority)

Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

₹6,000 - ₹15,000
Open Now
Online
Class 11-12
Quick Eligibility: Income < ₹2.0L • Minority, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain • Uttar Pradesh
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UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Other Than Intermediate) (Minority)

Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

₹10,000 - ₹50,000
Open Now
Online
Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), Diploma / Polytechnic, ITI Courses
Quick Eligibility: Income < ₹2.0L • Minority, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain • Uttar Pradesh

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.

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