Merit Scholarship for Minority Students

Scholarship Details

The scholarship is for Minority students who are studying in Class 1 to post-graduation of all government/aided/recognized public schools or graduation / post-graduation from a recognized colleges/professional/technical institutions in Delhi. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students to continue their education. Thus the number of drop-outs can be minimized.

Award

Class 1 to 8

• No minimum marks criteria - INR 1,000 per annum

Class 9 to 10

• 55% to 60% marks in the previous class - INR 1,620 per annum
• Above 60% marks in the previous class - INR 2,040 per annum

Class 9 to 12 

• 55% to 70% marks in the previous class - INR 3,000 per annum
• Above 70% marks in the previous class - INR 4,500 per annum

Professional degree course students

• For hostellers - INR 1,620 per month for 12 months
• For day scholars - INR 900 per month for 12 months

Professional post-graduate course students

• For hostellers - INR 1,860 per month for 12 months
• For day scholars - INR 960 per month for 12 months

Professional diploma and post-graduate diploma course students

• For hostellers - INR 1,110 per month for 12 months
• For day scholars - INR 720 per month for 12 months

Professional certificate course students

• For hostellers – INR 930 per month for 12 months
• For day scholars – INR 630 per month for 12 months

General courses up to graduate level

• For hostellers - INR 804 per month for 12 months
• For day scholars - INR 420 per month for 12 months

Post Graduate studies in Arts & Commerce & other subjects

• For hostellers - INR 930 per month for 12 months
• For day scholars - INR 630 per month for 12 months

Eligibility

• An applicant must be a domicile of Delhi.
• The applicant must belong to Minority community.
• An applicant must be studying in Class 1 to 12 in a Government recognized school or a recognized colleges / professional / technical institutions at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• An applicant must have an annual family income less than INR 3 lakh.
• The applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship.

Documents Needed

• Aadhaar Card
• Previous qualifying class mark sheet / certificate
• Fee structure ( if applicable)
• Residential Proof
• Bank details of students (Aadhaar seeded)
• Fee receipt ( if applicable)
• Verification letter (for outside Delhi application)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (for minority self-declaration)

Provider

Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC.

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit the e-district portal.
• Step 2: Login using existing credentials or register as a new user.
• Step 3: Provide all the relevant details and follow the instructions.
• Step 4: Select the scholarship scheme and upload the required documents.
• Step 5: Submit the application.