Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students 2015

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.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
i) The scheme is implemented through Online Scholarship Management System (OSMS). It is mandatory for all students to apply online. The students shall apply on the scholarship website of this Ministry i.e. www.momascholarship.nic.in. After submitting applications online, the student will take print out of the application and submit the same to the
Institutions/College or State Governments/UT Administrations together:
a) One copy of the passport size photograph with signature of the student thereon (for fresh scholarship).
b) One self attested copy of certificates, diploma, degree etc. in respect of all examinations passed.
c) An Income Certificate issued by an authorized Officer in the State/UT be submitted.
d) Self declaration of community by the student.
ii) Complete application in all respects shall be submitted to the Head of the Institution, being attended or last attended by the candidates and shall be addressed to an officer specified for this purpose by the Government of State/Union Territory to which the student belongs, in accordance with the instructions issued by them from time to time.