“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.”
A quote by G. K. Chesterton, an English writer, poet and philosopher is simple but has a strong meaning. Through education, only we can create a much soothing aura for the next generation. In today’s world, education is necessary for every walk of life. Even a simple labour class has to know the basic calculation so that no one can cheat on him. By education, only we can demolish the caste system.
Keeping all the things in minds, every year government disbursed an amount nearly equals to INR 19, 000 crore in education and especially in minority scholarship. Yes, it is a huge amount but many of us are unaware of this. The reason might be only 35 percent (approx) Indians know how to use the internet and only about 28 percent of the population can understand some English and because all the information and the application process is given on the website.
We give you the top government minority scholarship listing:
Top Central Government Minority Scholarship
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme for Minorities Girls
A scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India for girl students who belong to the minority community. Priority is given to the meritorious girl who have completed class 10 and has taken admission either in class 11 or in the diploma course.
Eligibility: The applicant must be Class 10 pass
Award: Tuition fee, syllabus books, purchase of stationery/equipment, Boarding/Lodging
Application: Between August and September (Tentative)
Top Karnataka State Minority Scholarship
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka
A scheme by Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka for Karnataka residents to go abroad to study higher education having a family income less than INR 6 lakh per annum.
Eligibility: The applicant must below 38 years, having domicile of Karnataka state and must belong to either the Muslim, Christian, Jain, Sikhs, Buddhists or Parsi community
Award: Up to INR 20 lakh per annum for 2 years which covers entire course fee, living expense and airfare for one side
Application: Until June last of every year (Tentative)
Top Gujarat State Minority Scholarship(s)
Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat
A scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat for higher education, the family income must not exceed INR 1.5 lakh per annum
Eligibility: The applicant must belong to the minority community of Gujarat (Muslim, Christian, Jain, Sikhs, Buddhists or Parsi)
Award: The students registered in class 11 will receive INR 475 to INR 725 per annum and the students registered in class 12 will receive INR 840 to INR 1140 per annum
Application: Between July and August (Tentative)
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat
A scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat for technical and professional education. The main aim is to ensure economic welfare and empowerment for minority students.
Eligibility: The applicant must pursue a technical or professional course. The family income must not increase INR 1.2 lakh per annum for the rural applicant and INR 1.5 lakh per annum for the urban applicant
Award: For the one-year professional study, INR 125 per month and for Government ITI, INR 400 per month
Application: Between July and August (Tentative)
Top Delhi State Minority Scholarship(s)
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students, Delhi
A scheme by Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi for students of public school/ Govt./ Aided/ Kendriya Vidyalaya/ NDMC/ Delhi Cantonment Board.
Eligibility: The applicant must studying in class 1 to 12. No income limit for SC/ST candidates but if the applicant belongs to OBC category, the income should not be more than INR 2 lakh per annum
Award: The award will be in between INR 600 per annum to INR 4500 per annum
Application: Between September and November
Financial Assistance to Educationally Backward Minority Students, Delhi
A scheme by Directorate of Education, Government of NCT, Delhi for students of Delhi to promote education in the educationally backward minority such as Muslims and Neo-Buddhists.
Eligibility: The applicant must be studying in class 1 to 12 and the family income must not be more than INR 1 lakh
Award: The scholarship amount to be between INR 300 to INR 600 per annum
Application: Between September and November
Maharashtra State Minority Scholarship
Scholarship Scheme for Students of Minority Communities, Maharashtra
A scheme by Department of Minorities Development, Government of Maharashtra for about 15000 meritorious and financial weak students of Maharashtra.
Eligibility: The applicant must have completed class 10 from Maharashtra state and the family income should not exceed INR 6 lakh per annum
Award: The scholar will receive INR 25,000 or actual fee whichever is less
Application: Between September and December
You can find more minority scholarship provided by other organizations and foundations on Buddy4Study website, an online scholarship information portal. You can be a registered member of Buddy4Study and stay updated about the new schemes.