Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship

Created to recognise & support meritorious girl students from minority communities.

• Organizer: Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India

• Eligibility:

  • Girls from six minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis

  • Studying in Class 9–12

  • Secured 50%+ marks in previous exam

  • Family income ≤ ₹2,00,000/year

• Benefits:

  • ₹5,000 for Class 9–10

  • ₹6,000 for Class 11–12

  • Covers tuition, books, stationery, equipment, boarding/lodging

• Application Process:

  • Apply online via National Scholarship Portal

  • Required documents: Aadhaar, income certificate, community certificate, mark sheets, bank details, photograph

• Selection:

  • Merit-based on previous exam marks + family income

  • State- and community-wise quotas based on 2011 Census

  • Unused quotas reallocated to other states/communities

• Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account

• Renewal: Not automatic; students must apply afresh each year

• Deadline: Typically Nov–Dec, exact date announced by State/UT via NSP