Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students, 2015

Scholarship details: Number of Scholarships: 60,000 The rate of scholarship will be as: S. No. Type of Financial Assistance Rate for hostler Rate for Day Scholar 1 Maintenance Allowance (For 10 months only) Rs.10,000/-per annum ( Rs.1000 p.m.) Rs.5,000/- per annum. ( Rs.500 p.m.) 2 Course Fee* Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less Total Rs.30,000/- Rs.25,000/- Full Course Fee will be reimbursed for the institutions under this scholarship. Eligibility: Applicants who get admission to a college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination will be eligible for the scholarship. Applicants who get admission in technical/professional courses without taking 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. 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. How to Apply: Applicants can apply through online at: http://www.momascholarship.nic.in/   After submitting applications online, the student should take the print out of the application and submit the same to the Institutions/College or State Governments/UT Administrations together with relevant documents. Last date: 30th September, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/scholarship