Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

Scholarship to students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) studying in Class I-X. Amount: Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 10,700 per year.

Eligibility criteria

• Family income up to Rs. 1 lakh

How to apply

Application mode: online · Official application portal

1. Register at scholarships.gov.in — Account created
2. Fill form and upload documents — Application submitted
3. Institute verifies and approves — Scholarship credited

Required documents

Required

• Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
• Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
• Income Certificate — Issued by Tehsildar (Recent)
• Latest Mark Sheet — Most recent academic record (Original)
• Minority Community Certificate — Self-declaration (Original)

Official source: https://scholarships.gov.in/#pre-matric-minorities

Last verified: 24 June 2026