The Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship (renamed in 2024 from the earlier Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Girls) supports the education of meritorious girl students from India’s six notified minority communities — Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi — through Classes 9 to 12. Funded by the central government, this initiative helps students cover essential academic expenses and pursue higher studies without financial stress. For official notifications and guidelines, you can visit the Ministry of Minority Affairs Official Portal.
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Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship
A national scholarship of ₹10,000-12,000 a year for girl students from notified minority communities in Classes 9-12.
Scholarship
Quick Information
- Category
- Scholarship
- Department
- Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- www.maef.nic.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-07
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Girl students belonging to a notified minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi), enrolled in Class 9-12, with at least 50% marks in the previous class.
- Benefits
- An annual scholarship of ₹10,000-12,000 depending on the class, paid directly to support continued education.
- Required documents
- Minority community certificate/self-declaration, previous class mark sheet, school enrolment proof, bank account details.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply online through the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (maef.nic.in) or the National Scholarship Portal, per the schedule announced each academic year.
Official Source
Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs
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Source: Maulana Azad Education Foundation
Last verified: 2026-09-07
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