Scholarships by Government of India for Minorities
For Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi & Jain Community
Offered by:
- Ministry of Minority Affairs
Who can apply?
- School Students studying 1st Standard to 10th Standard.
- Students with Annual Income: Less than Rs. 1 Lakh.
- Students who scored at least 50% in their previous exam.
Benefits:
- For Government School Students Rs. 1,000/- p.a
- For Private School Students Up to Rs. 5,000/- p.a
Offered by:
- Ministry of Minority Affairs
Who can apply?
- Students studying 11th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate, M.Phil & Ph.D
- Students with Annual Income: Less than Rs. 2 Lakhs.
- Students who scored at least 50% in their previous exam.
Benefits:
- Rs. 6,000/- p.a to Rs.25,000/- p.a. Scholarship may vary depending on the COurse fee prescribed by the Government
Offered by:
- Ministry of Minority Affairs
Who can apply?
- Students pursuing Professional Courses like B.E, MBBS, B.Pharma, MBA, BHMS, LLB, CA etc.
- Students with Annual Income: Less than Rs. 2.5 Lakhs.
- Students who scored at least 50% in their previous exam.
Benefits:
- For Day Scholars upto Rs. 25,ooo/- p.a
- For Hostellers upto Rs.30,000/-p.a
Offered by:
- Moulana Azad Education Foundation
Who can apply?
- Only Girl students studying in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th std
- Students with Annual Income: Less than Rs. 1 Lakh.
- Students who scored at least 55% in their previous exam.
Benefits:
- For 9th std students Rs. 5,000/-
- For 10th std students Rs.5,000/-
- Rs.6,000/- in XI and Rs.6,000 in XII
Scholarships by Government of Karnataka for Minorities
Directorate of Minorities, 20th Floor, V.V.Towers, Bangalore 560001
www.gokdom.kar.nic.in
Who can apply?
- Students pursuing Full Time B.Ed & D.Ed courses recognized by NCERT
- Annual Income should be less than Rs.6 Lakhs p.a
- Students who scored at least 50% in their previous exam
- Students should be a domicile of state of Karnataka.(Non Karnataka Minority students are not eligible even though they are pursuing higher education in Institutes located within Karnataka.However Karnataka domiciled Minority Students pursuing higher education in any of the Institutions Accredited by National Council for Teacher Education and Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT-Karnataka), located anywhere are eligible).
Benefits:
- Rs. 25,000/- p.a
- Incentive will be provided for 2 years i.e Maximum Amount of Rs 50000/- for full course period
Who can apply?
- Students who apply for Post Matric and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship are eligible. There is no separate application.
Benefits:
- Rs. 1,000/- p.a to Rs.3,00,000/- p.a. Scholarship may vary depending on the Course and Fee structure
Who can apply?
- Minority students studying in Post-Matric Courses/PUC Up to Ph.D. level.
- Students with Annual Income: Less than Rs. 2 Lakhs.
- Students staying in private hostels / paying guest.
- Students should be from rural areas and distance between college and residence should be more than 5km.
Benefits:
- Rs. 15,ooo/- per annum.
Who can apply?
- Only MBBS & B.E. Students who are selected for Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship scheme are eligible to get this study kit benefit.
Benefits:
- Rs. 10,000/- (Only once in their study period.)
Who can apply?
- Students Pursuing M.Phil & Ph.D from Recognized University.
- Should be below 35 years of Age.
- Parents Annual Income should be less than Rs. 6 Lakhs.
- Students who scored at least 50% in their previous exam.
- Applicant shall not be a Government Employee.
Benefits:
- Rs. 25,000/- per month and Rs.10,000/- Annual maintenance.
- Duration for Ph.D – 3 Years
- Duration for M.Phil – 2 Years
Who can apply?
- Students Studying Journalism Courses after Graduation.
- Should be between 18-40 years of Age.
- Must be a Graduate.
- Parents Annual Income should be less than Rs. 6 Lakhs.
- FREE One laptop & Camera also given
Benefits:
- For 3 months Course – Rs.30,000/-
- For 6 months Course – Rs.60,000/-
- For 1 year Course – Rs.1,20,000/-
Who can apply?
- Students studying in IIT, IIM, NIT, IISER, AIIMS, NLU.
- Annual Income should be less than Rs. 6 Lakhs.
- Student must have cleared previous exam without backlogs
Benefits:
- One time incentive of Rs.2 lakhs for full course duration
Who can apply?
- Students Studying GNM, B.Sc Nursing & Paramedical Course.
- Annual Income should be less than Rs. 2.5 Lakhs.
- Should have scored 40% marks in previous year.
- Should have 75% attendance .
Benefits:
- Rs.35,000/- per annum and FREE HOSTEL facility
Who can apply?
- Applicant must be registered in Bar Council.
- Annual Income should be less than Rs. 3.5 Lakhs.
- Age limit is 30 years
Benefits:
- Monthly Stipend of Rs.4000/-
Who can apply?
- Students pursuing studies abroad at Post Graduate, M.Phil & Ph.D level in prestigious Foreign Universities.
- Annual Income should be less than Rs. 6 Lakhs.
Benefits:
- Rs.20 lakhs for 2 years, if annual income of family is up to 6 lakhs
- Rs.10 lakhs for 2 years, if annual income of family is up to 15 lakhs