Merit cum means based scholarships to students belonging to minority communities

Every year 20,000 scholarships will be distributed among the students of minority communities throughout the country. Based on the state-wise population of these communities, through Merit cum means based scholarships scheme Scholarships Details Financial assistance will be given to pursue degree and/or post graduate level technical and professional courses from a recognized institution. Maintenance allowance will be credited to the student’s account. The course fee will be paid by the State Department directly to the institute concerned. Students who get admission to a college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination will be eligible for the scholarship. Students who get admission in 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 on merit basis. Continuation of the scholarship in subsequent years will depend on successful completion of the course during the preceding year. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course. The annual income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian of beneficiary should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh from all sources. Eligibility Criteria Students, who have got admission in a recognized college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination. 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. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course. 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. 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: Fresher’s can register at- http://momascholarship.gov.in/minority_scholarship/freshDBT.html Renewal’s can register at- http://momascholarship.gov.in/minority_scholarship/renewalDBT.html Applications in the prescribed format may be submitted to the Secretary of the, dept. 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. Important Dates Last date for applying: (Fresher’s) 30/09/2014. Last date for applying: (Renewal’s) 15/11/2014. For more details, please visit: http://momascholarship.gov.in/minority_scholarship/internalIndex.jsp