Scholarships for Minorities
Scholarships for Minorities
India is a beautiful country with diverse cultures, languages and races. The strength of India depends upon unity in diversity. Every system is as strong as its weakest link. Hence for a strong India, the minorities should be empowered, strengthened and brought to main stream. Only education can empower minorities and OBCs to share the fruit of development and play a lead role in Nation building. So government of India and state governments have come forward with various scholarships and loan schemes to help the minorities
The important schemes are as follows:
- Pre Metric Scholarships for primary students
(1) Studentswho have scored above 50%in the previous final examinationmay apply.
(2) The annual income of the students’ parents / guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
Documents to be enclosed (attached) with the application
(i) Photo of the student must be pasted on the first page of this application.
(ii) Xerox Copy of the “ Caste& Income Certificate” issued by Tahsildar
- Last date for submission 30.6.2022
- Post Metric Scholarships
Students studying in PUC and above except professional courses can apply. They must have
- Minimum 50% in previous class
- Family ncomeIncome less than 2 lakhs
- Enclose attested copy of Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar or Original Income Affidavit on a Non-Judicial Stamp paper of Rs.20/-
- The students who have been sanctioned scholarship for 2011-12 are eligible to apply for renewal for 2012-13,
- A xerox copy of the receipt for having paid the School/College fee should be enclosed along with the application
- Applicant who applies for both fresh & renewal of Scholarship should indicate their nationalized Saving Bank full account number along with the Bank’s IFSC code number so that the Scholarship amount can directly to be transferred to the students account through online transfer. The student should register only once for online Scholarship. If there is any mistake while submitting online application it should be brought to the notice of the Directorate of Minorities. Corrections will be done at Directorate of Minorities office only.
- Last date for submission 30.6.2022
Procedure to apply for Scholarship
- The eligible students must log on to www.momascholarship.gov.in or www.minorityaffairs.gov.in & fill in the ONLINE APPLICATIONS.
- In home page click on Post-Matric Scholarship.
- Student should go to “Student Registration” to fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION.
- Student should read the instruction/guidelines given in the “Student Registration” before filling online application.
- After filling the online application, students are advised to reconfirm the details entered & only then submit the online application. Once you submit the online application then you will not be able to edit it.
- After submitting the online application , student will get an option to print the form.The student should take the printout of the duly filled application form& submit the same along with all the required documents duly certified by the principal of the concerned College/Institution & submit/post it to the Directorate of Minorities , 20 th Floor, V.V.Towers, Dr.B.R. AmbedkarVeedhi, Bangalore –560001, on or before the last date fixed for submission of online applications (Hard Copies).
- The student will not be considered for Scholarship if the Directorate of Minorities does not receive the hard copy of your application. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to submit the hard copy to the Directorate of Minorities, Bangalore, either by post or in person.
Documents to be Enclosed
- Photocopy of 10 th Std. Marks Card & previous year marks card /semesters mark card.
- Photocopy of Income Certificate issued by the Tahsildar or Income Affidavit in a Non-judicial Stamp paper of Rs.20/-in original.
- Photocopy of the fee receipt for the current year.
- Two (2) Passport size photos.
- A Xerox copy of the Bank Pass Book (1st Page) indicating A/C No. & IFSC Code etc.
- MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP 2012-13
This scholarship is for the students belonging to the minority communities pursuing
- Engineering & Technology Courses (B.E., B.Tech., M.E., M.Tech., MCA)
- Medicine & Paramedical (MBBS,BUMS,BAMS,BHMS,MD,BPT,MPT,BOT,MOT,B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, BDS, MDS)
- Fashion Technology (B.FTech, M.FTech)
- Management (MBA, PGDM, PGCM, Exec-PGDM)
- Pharmacy (B.Pharma, M.Pharma)
- Architecture & Design (B.Arch, ID, BCT, PL, PGD)
- Hotel Management (BHM & CT)
- Applied Arts & Craft ( APD, FA, FAD)
- Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc., & A.H.PG)
- Chartered Accountancy (CA)
- Institute of Cost and work Accountancy (ICWA)
Company Secretary (CS) and Law (LLB,LLM
Conditions for Scholarship:
- To be eligible for applying scholarship, students should have scored not less than 50% marks in the previous year’s final examination.
The annual income of the student’s parents/ guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2.5 Lakhs. Enclose attested copy of Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar or Original Income Affidavit
- Every applicant who applies for renewal of scholarship should Indicate their SB Account Number along with the bank’s IFSC Code Number & full bank address in the ONLINE application so that the scholarship can directly be transferred to the account through ECS.
- The student should register only once for online Scholarship. If there is any mistake while submitting online application it should be brought to the notice of the Director. Corrections will be done at Directorate office only.
- Applications received after last date will not be considered (Except Renewals).
- Incomplete Application and Incomplete documents will not be considered.
- If student is having any back logs in any semester he/she is not eligible.
- For last date 30.6.2022
- Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Girls
Eligibility criterion/who can apply
1 This scholarship is for girls studying in 11thstd. They Should have secured not less than 55% marks (in aggregate) in the secondary school certificate examination (Class xth) conducted by any recognized Centre/State Board of Secondary Education…more
- Family income of the student from all sources should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/-(Rupees one lakh only) in the preceding financial year.
- Should have Confirmed admission in class-XI.
- The University/College/ Institute offering admission should be recognized by the Government at the Central or State level or any other competent authority.
- It is one time scholarship, and no claim as permanent beneficiary will be entertained. from any other source would not be eligible for this Scholarship Student once selected for scholarship can not avail the same again.
- National Overseas Schlorship Scheme:
Government has introduced a scheme to provide financial assistance to minority students for persuing higher studies abroad in Mastersdegree ,Ph D and post doctoral studies in prestigious Foreign Universities through the directorate of Minorities Government of Karnataka. The applicant should be first class and below the age of 38. The income limit of the candidate and parents should be less than 4 lakhs per annum. Financial assistance 5laks to 10 laks is available. Normally July is the time to apply. For last date see the department website.
- Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority students:
The objective of this scheme is to provide fellowship in the form of financial assistance to the students from minority communities pursuing higher studies such as M Phil and Ph D. The candidates those who have 50% marks in post graduation can apply for the fellowship after getting admission for the course. The rate of fellowship is at par with UGC JRF of SRF fellowship. This scheme Is advertised by UGC every year.
- Free Coaching for Minority and OBC students
There is remedial coaching scheme for minority ans OBC students in the colleges. UGC is paying rupees 5 hundred per hour to the resource persons. The respective college has to apply for this scheme.
Govt of India arranges coaching through recognised insitutions for coaching for the exams for group A services like IAS and IPS, group B and C services and coaching for entrance exam to professional colleges. Inaddition to the fees of the institution, stipend of rupees 1500 per month for out station students and rupees 750 for the local students is paid by the ministry Govt of India. Similar schemes are there for S.C\S.T and OBCs also.
“ARIVU” EDUCATION LOAN SCHEME
Under this scheme, Religious Minority Community students who wish to pursue professional courses such as M.B.B.S., M.D., M.S., B. E., B.Tech., M. E, M. Tech., B.D.S., M.D.S., B. Ayush, M. Ayush, M.B.A., M.C.A., L.L.B., B. Arch, M. Arch will be granted loans ranging from Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 3,00,000/- for every year until the course duration. Such student shall repay the loan with service charges of 2% after 6 months of completion of the course. The annual income of the beneficiary’s family under this scheme should not exceed Rs. 8,00,000/- per annum.
Guidelines:
- Students who wish to obtain education loans should submit their applications through KMDC website online.
- When applying for renewal, Students are required to pay 12% of the loan issued by the corporation during the previous year at their respective District Office.
- Institutions/Colleges shall ensure that caste/income certificate issued by the Tahsildar as to whether the student belongs to the minority community and the family income limit does not exceed Rs. 8.00 lakh per annum.
- The income of the student’s family should not exceed Rs.8.00 lakhs per annum.
- The loan amount to the student will be transferred from KMDC to the bank account of their respective college through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Students who are selected through the Karnataka Examination Authority (CET/ NEET) for Government/Private Colleges under Government Quota for M.B.B.S./M.D.,/M.S., courses will be eligible for a maximum loan of Rs. 3.00 lakh.
- Students who are selected through the Karnataka Examination Authority (CET/ NEET) for Government/Private Colleges under Government Quota for B.D.S., and M.D.S., courses will be eligible for a maximum loan of Rs. 1.00 lakh and for B. Ayush and M. Ayush Courses a maximum loan of Rs. 50,000/-.
- Students who are selected through the Karnataka Examination Authority (CET/ NEET) for Government/Private Colleges under Government Quota for Bachelor of Architecture / Engineering / Technology (B. Arch/BE/B.Tech), M.Tech, M.E., M. Arch., courses will be eligible for a maximum loan of Rs. 50,000/-.
- In addition to this, tuition fee loan of maximum Rs.50,000/- will be provided to the students who have opted for M.B.A., M.C.A. and L.L.B. courses through KEA.
Eligibility:
(A) The student must belong to the State Religious Minority Community.
(B) The student must be a permanent resident of the State.
(E) Annual income of the family should not exceed Rs.8,00,000/-
Documents required:
- Student Online Application
- Recent 2 Passport size photos of the student
- Student’s caste and income certificate
- Aadhaar card copy of the student
- Letter of student’s CET admission letter
- Letter of Student’s NEET Admission letter
- Student’s SSLC / 10thMarks card copy
- Student’s Diploma / PUC Marks card
- Indemnity Bond by the Student and Parents
- Student’s College Bank Details
- Student Bona-fide/Study Certificate
- Student Self-declaration Form
- Parents Self-Declaration Form
- College Fee Structure.
Special Scheme for Enginering and Mediacl student those who have given CET and NEET exam:
Those who are selected through CET and NEET they can directly apply for loan and the Minority corporation will directly send the money to CET cell.
For more details contact: kmdconline.karnataka.ov.in
Last date to apply 20.7.2022