The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Communities is a central scholarship for meritorious students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi/Zoroastrian) pursuing professional and technical courses at the graduate/postgraduate level. It is administered by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
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Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Communities
Central scholarship for meritorious students from notified minority communities pursuing professional and technical courses.
Scholarship
Quick Information
- Category
- Scholarship
- Department
- Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- scholarships.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-13
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Students belonging to a notified minority community, enrolled in a recognized professional/technical course, whose family income is within the scheme's prescribed limit and who meet the minimum qualifying-exam marks.
- Benefits
- Course/tuition fee reimbursement plus a maintenance allowance — confirm current amounts on the National Scholarship Portal.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal during the annual application window.
Official Source
Ministry of Minority Affairs
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Source: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Communities, Ministry of Minority Affairs
Last verified: 2026-09-13
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