Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
About the Program
A financial assistance scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to support meritorious girl students belonging to notified minority communities studying in classes 9 to 12.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹5,000 per annum for Class 9 & 10, and ₹6,000 per annum for Class 11 & 12, paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Inclusions
Annual financial support of ₹5,000 to ₹6,000
Coverage of basic school expenditures and direct disbursement to student bank accounts.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 9, Class 10, Class 11, Class 12
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Must belong to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
Selection Process
Merit-cum-means based
Selection is based on the family income and marks secured in the qualifying examination.
Renewal Policy
Must secure 50% or above in the previous academic year with clear attendance records.
Application Process
- 1
Visit scholarships.gov.in.
- 2
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) to generate an OTR ID.
- 3
Log in and fill the application form.
- 4
Upload required documents.
- 5
Submit.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
October 31, 2026
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Who can apply for this scholarship?
Only girl students belonging to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) studying in Classes 9 to 12 with a family income less than ₹2 Lakh per annum can apply.
Q.What is the scholarship amount?
Students in Class 9 and 10 receive ₹5,000 per year, while students in Class 11 and 12 receive ₹6,000 per year.
Q.Where should I apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID.
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Legal Disclaimer
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