Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students

प्री-मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति अल्पसंख्यक छात्रों के लिए

🏛 Ministry of Minority Affairs
Benefit Amount
Rs.1,000-5,350/yearCash

ℹAbout Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students

Scholarship for minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) in Class 1-10. Income limit Rs.1 lakh. Maintenance + admission fee.

Ministry
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Applicable In
All India
Benefit Type
Cash
Status
Active

✓Who Is Eligible?

To apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students, you must be a student currently studying in Classes 1 to 10 in any recognized school in India. You must belong to one of the six recognized minority communities which include Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi. Your family's annual income must not exceed Rs.1 lakh per year, which is the primary financial criteria for this scheme. The scholarship covers both maintenance expenses and admission fees for eligible students. There are no specific gender restrictions, meaning both boys and girls from these minority communities can apply. The scheme is available across India, so students from any state can apply as long as they meet the other eligibility requirements. You must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution at the school level. It is important to verify that your school is recognized by the government before applying. Check the official scholarship portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/ for any additional requirements or specific conditions that may apply to your particular state or school, as there may be minor variations in implementation.

Quick eligibility check:

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Age 6–18 years
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Annual income below ₹1,00,000
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Occupation: Student

📝How to Apply for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students

Step 1: Visit the official scholarship portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/ using your computer or smartphone. Step 2: Look for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students scheme and click on it to open the application form. Step 3: Create a new account on the portal by providing your email address and mobile number, then verify your details through the OTP sent to you. Step 4: Fill in all required information in the application form, including your personal details, family income information, school name, class, and community details. Step 5: Attach the necessary documents as per the scheme requirements, such as proof of community, income certificate, and school enrollment documents. Step 6: Review all the information you have entered to ensure there are no errors or missing details. Step 7: Submit the completed application form by clicking the submit button. You will receive a confirmation message with your application number which you should save for future reference and tracking of your application status.
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