Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India · All India
| Scheme Name | Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship |
| Provided By | Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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
₹6k+
₹5,000 per annum for Class 9 & 10, and ₹6,000 per annum for Class 11 & 12, paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Annual financial support of ₹5,000 to ₹6,000
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Coverage of basic school expenditures and direct disbursement to student bank accounts.
Note: Must belong to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 9, Class 10, Class 11, Class 12 |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | Minority |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Income Certificate
- ✓Minority Community Certificate (Self-Declaration)
- ✓Previous Year Marksheet
- ✓School Bonafide Certificate
- ✓Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
Selection Process
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Merit-cum-means based
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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.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Visit scholarships.gov.in.
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Complete One Time Registration (OTR) to generate an OTR ID.
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Log in and fill the application form.
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Upload required documents.
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Submit.
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
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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