MOMA Scholarships 2025-26: Major Schemes
The MOMA Scholarships program consists of four schemes catering to different educational levels and financial needs. They are as under:
Pre-Matric Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to incentivise parents of students hailing from the minority communities to enroll their children in school by providing financial aid for students enrolled in Class 9 and 10. The Pre-Matric Scholarship aims to reduce the financial burden of the parents by covering tuition fees, book allowances, and other necessary expenses. It is specifically targeted toward students from minority communities who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with a valuable opportunity to access quality education.
Post-Matric Scholarship
For minority students aspiring to pursue higher education beyond the matriculation level, the Post-Matric Scholarship offers significant financial support. This scholarship program covers admission fee, tuition cost, and maintenance allowance for students from Class 11 to PhD level, making it one of the most popular MOMA schemes. The students must demonstrate a strong academic performance in order to become eligible for this scholarship scheme.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
This scholarship aims to support academically talented minority students who are pursuing professional and technical courses at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. It provides financial assistance to help offset the costs of tuition fee, maintenance allowance, and other academic expenses. In order to become eligible for the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, the applicants must demonstrate both academic excellence and a genuine need for financial support. This scholarship is a valuable resource for deserving minority students who aspire to achieve their educational goals in professional and technical fields.
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minorities
This financial aid program is specifically designed for female students from minority communities in India. It is being offered to the females enrolled in Class 9 to 12 who belong to a recognised minority group.
MOMA Scholarships Eligibility Criteria 2025-26
MOMA Post-Matric Scholarship
1. The applicants must be studying in Class 9 and 10
2. They must have scored at least 50% marks in the previous examination
3. The applicants must belong to minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis
4. The annual family income should not be more than ₹1,00,000 per annum
MOMA Pre-Matric Scholarship
2. Obtained minimum 50% marks in the previous examination
3. The applicants must belong to minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis
4. The annual family income should not be more than ₹2,00,000 per annum
MOMA Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
1. Students pursuing professional or technical courses at UG/PG level
2. Obtained minimum 50% marks in the previous examination
3. The applicants must belong to minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis
4. The annual family income should not be more than ₹2,50,000 per annum
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minorities
1. Female students studying in Class 9 to 12
2. The applicants must belong to minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis
3. Must have scored aggregate 50% marks in the previous examination
4. A maximum of two students per family in the same class can receive the scholarship
MOMA Scholarships 2025-26: Rewards
The students selected for these minority scholarships receive financial assistance for the entire course, including admission and tuition fees, and a maintenance allowance. The maintenance allowance is provided for a period of 10 months per academic year. The scholarship amounts are as follows:
Pre-Matric Scholarship Rewards
| Classes | Scholarship Amount | Maintenance Allowance |
| Class 9 and 10 | Admission Fee: ₹500 per annum Tuition Fee: ₹350 per month |
₹600 per month (hostellers) ₹100 per month (day scholars) |
Post-Matric Scholarship Rewards
| Level | Scholarship Amount | Maintenance Allowance |
| Class 11 and 12 | ₹7,000 per annum | ₹380 per month (hostellers)
₹230 per month (day scholars) |
| Technical and Vocational Courses | ₹10,000 per annum | ₹380 per month (hostellers)
₹230 per month (day scholars) |
| UG and PG | ₹3,000 per annum | ₹570 per month (hostellers)
₹300 per month (day scholars) |
| MPhil and PhD | – | ₹1,200 per month (hostellers) ₹550 per month (day scholars) |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Rewards
| Level | Scholarship Amount | Maintenance Allowance |
| UG and PG Courses | ₹20,000 per annum | ₹1,000 per month (hostellers)
₹500 per month (day scholars) |
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minorities Rewards
| Level | Scholarship Amount |
| Class 9 and 10 | ₹5,000 |
| Class 11 and 12 | ₹6,000 |
(Note: 85 reputed premier institutions have been listed under the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses. The selected students from these institutes are eligible for reimbursement of full course fee.)
MOMA Scholarships Application Process 2025-26: Step-by-Step Guide
The MOMA Scholarship application can be done online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The applicants are advised to adhere to the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal.
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Students‘ option available on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 3: Now, click on the ‘Login’ button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 4: Click on the ‘New user? Register yourself’ available on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 5: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Next‘ button.
Step 6: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the ‘One Time Registration (OTR)‘ process.
(Note: This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 8: After successful registration, navigate to the ‘Apply for Scholarship‘ option and click on the ‘Login‘ button.
Step 9: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
(Note: The applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.)
MOMA Scholarships: Key Documents Required
When applying for MOMA scholarships students are required to keep these documents handy for hassle-free application submission. The scholarship documents vary for each scholarship.
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
- Applicant’s passport-sized photo
- Parent/Guardian’s income certificate issued by a competent authority
- Community certificate attested by parent/guardian or self-attested (if the applicant is 18 years old)
- Self-attested certificate of previous qualifying exam/board marksheet
- Bank details and Aadhaar card for identification purposes
- Residential/Domicile certificate
(Note: The applicants are not required to upload documents online for this scholarship. They need to submit hard copies of all required documents to their respective institutions.)
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
- Applicant’s passport-sized photo
- Income certificate
- Self-certified community certificate
- Self-attested certificate of previous year’s mark sheet (as filled in the form)
- Fee receipt of the current course year
- Proof that the bank account is in the name of the applicant
- Residential certificate
- Aadhaar card or Aadhaar enrolment number
(Note: Students need to upload documents online if the scholarship amount exceeds ₹50,000. Otherwise, they need to provide hard copies of all required documents to their institution.)
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses
- Passport-sized photo of the applicant
- Income certificate
- Self-certified community certificate
- Self-attested certificate of previous year’s marksheet
- Fee receipt of the current course year
- Bank account details
- Residential/Domicile certificate
- Aadhaar number/Aadhaar enrolment number
(Note: Students need to upload documents online if the scholarship amount exceeds ₹50,000. Otherwise, they need to provide hard copies of all required documents to their institution.)
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minority Communities
- Income certificate issued by a competent authority in the States/UTs
- Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID) slip or a copy of the request made for Aadhaar enrolment
- Self-certified community certificate (if the student is 18 years old or older)
- Community Certificate certified by the parent/guardian of younger students
- Bank passbook with photograph, Ration Card, Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card, Passport, or Certificate of Identity with a photo issued by a Headmaster or Principal of School under the official seal of the school, or Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988), or any other documents specified by the State Government or Union territory Administration.
MOMA Scholarships 2025-26: Selection Process
- Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: The candidates are selected based on their economic conditions. In case of similar financial circumstances, preference is given to older applicants.
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: The recipients are selected based on their financial situation. Preference is given to older applicants in case of similar family income.
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses: The applicants are selected on the basis of their merit determined by their percentage/marks obtained in their last academic course/board (higher secondary/graduation) exam.
- Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minority Communities: The selection of the applicants is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying exam including the annual income of the applicants.
MOMA Scholarships 2025-26: Renewal Policy
- Pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means scholarships: The scholarships may be renewed for the next academic year if students have scored at least 50% marks in the previous examination and continue pursuing their studies.
- Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minority Communities: This scholarship is not renewable. Since the applications are open for students of all classes from 9th to 12th, the beneficiaries will have to apply afresh for each class.
MOMA Scholarships Terms & Conditions
- 30% of the scholarship schemes are reserved for female students of each minority community in a State/UT. If there is a shortage of female candidates, they may be transferred to male candidates of the same community.
- No more than two students from a family can receive the scholarship.
- The students must attend their classes regularly.
- The scholarship benefits may be cancelled or suspended if students violate the institute/school’s discipline or any scholarship conditions.
- Providing false information to obtain a scholarship may result in its cancellation. If the scholarship has already been paid, the States/UTs administration will recover the funds.
- The recipients cannot avail the benefits of any other scholarship scheme while receiving MOMA scholarship benefits.
- Scholarship amounts are transferred directly to the recipient’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- All rules are subject to change from time to time, as and when required, which will be binding on all.
MOMA Scholarships FAQs
Which scholarship schemes are offered by the Ministry of Minority Affairs?
The Ministry of Minority Affairs offered a total of four scholarships: Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Merit-cum-Mean Scholarship, and Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minority Communities.
Who all are eligible under the MOMA Scholarship schemes?
The eligible applicants must belong to one of the recognised minority communities including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, or Parsis. They should have a family income not exceeding ₹1,00,000 (pre-matric), ₹1,00,000 (post-matric), or ₹2,50,000 (merit-cum-means) scholarships and secure at least 50% marks in their previous examination.
How do I apply for the MOMA Scholarships 2025-26?
The students can apply for the MOMA Scholarships 2025-26 on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by registering as a new user, filling in the required details, uploading documents, and submitting the application online. Refer to the detailed application process provided in the article.
Which of the documents are required for the MOMA Scholarships application?
The general documents required for MOMA scholarships application are Aadhaar card, minority community certificate, income certificate, previous year’s academic marksheet, bank passbook, and passport-size photographs.
Is there a renewal process for MOMA Scholarships?
Yes, students who have previously received a MOMA Scholarship can apply for renewal if they meet the renewal criteria (academic performance, attendance, and financial need). Renewal applications can be submitted via the NSP. However, the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minority Communities is not renewable.
What is the selection process for the MOMA Scholarship?
The process of selection is based on merit and financial need. Applications are verified at the institution and state levels, with preference given to students from lower-income families.
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