Ministry of Minority Affairs Govt. of India Minority Scholarship

Ministry of Minority Affairs Govt. of India Minority Scholarship

Ministry of Minority Affairs Govt. of India gives the Every year 20000 scholarships will be distributed among the students of minority communities throughout the country. Based on the state-wise population of these communities. MinorityMerit Cum Means scholarship2013-14 more details are given below -
Common Features of  Merit Cum Means scholarshipSchemes :
1. 30% of scholarships are earmarked for girl students.
2. Students should have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination.
3. Not more than 2 students from the family.
4. Scholarship allocation to States/UTs on the basis of population of minorities.
5. The scheme is implemented through the State Govt./UT Administration.
6. Can avail scholarship from not more than one source.

Rate of Scholarship

The rate of scholarship will be as under :

Sl. No.	Type of Financial Assistance	Rate for Hostler	Rate for Day Scholar
1.	Maintenance Allowance (For 10 months only)	Rs.10,000/-per annum  (Rs.1000 p.m.)	Rs.5,000/- per annum. ( Rs.500 p.m.)
2.	Course Fee*	Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less	Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less
Total		Rs.30,000/-	Rs.25,000/-

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Eligibility criteria for Minority Scholarship :
1. Students, who have got admission in a recognized college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination.
2. Students, who have got admission in a recognized college to pursue technical/professional courses, without facing any competitive examination, will also be eligible for scholarship.  However, such students should have not less than 50% marks at higher secondary/graduation level. Selection of these students will be done strictly of merit.
3. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course.
4. The annual family income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian of the beneficiary should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh per annum from all sources.
5. A student residing in a particular State/UT will be entitled for scholarship under    the quota of that State/UT only irrespective of his place of study.
How to apply : Applications in the prescribed format may be submitted to the Secretary of the, deptt. of the concerned State Govt/UT administration, dealing with minority welfare, through the institutions where the students are pursuing technical/professional courses.  The student must submit their applications to the state which he/she belongs to and not to the state where the institution where he/she is studying, is located.
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