Post Matric Scholarships

"Post Matric Scholarships" offered for students belonging to Minority Communities (Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Parsees & Sikhs).

The Scholarship is a Central Govt Scheme under Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Its co-ordinated in every state by the respective Department of Minorities. In Karnataka its being implemented by Department of Minorities, 20th Floor, V.V.Towers, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore 560 001. Phone : 080-22863618 / 22865958.

Who can apply ?

Students studying in the following courses can apply – 1st Year PUC, 2nd Year PUC, 11th / 12th std, Diploma, ITI, JOC, Vocational Training, Paramedical Courses, D.Ed, UG Courses – BA, BCom, BSc, BBM, B.Ed , BCA, Nursing, Pharmacy & Post Graduate Courses – MA, MSc, MCom, M.Ed. Students pursuing Ph.d can also apply

Eligibility Criteria

1. At least 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination.
2. Annual income of parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs.2 lakh.
3. Student must belong to any of the Minority Communities (Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Parsees & Sikhs).

Scholarship Amount for Hostelers (Students who stay in Hostel / paying guest / rented room)

For Vocational / Technical Training Courses : Rs.10,000/- (course fee) + Rs.2350/- (Maintenance allowance). Total : Rs.12,350/- p.a.
For PUC - 1st year & 2nd Year : Rs.7000/- (course fee) + Rs.2350/- (Maintenance allowance). Total : Rs.9,350/- p.a.
For UG & PG Courses : Rs.3000/- (Course fee) + Rs.3,550/- (Maintenance allowance). Total : Rs.6550/- p.a
For M.Phil & Ph.D : Rs.5,100/- p.a. (Only Maintenance allowance)

Scholarship Amount for Day Scholars

For Vocational / Technical Training Courses : Rs.10,000/- (course fee) + Rs.1400/- (Maintenance allowance). Total : Rs.11,400/- p.a.
For PUC - 1st year & 2nd Year : Rs.7000/- (course fee) + Rs.1400/- (Maintenance allowance). Total : Rs.8400/- p.a.
For UG & PG Courses : Rs.3000/- (Course fee) + Rs.1850/- (Maintenance allowance). Total : Rs.4850/- p.a
For M.Phil & Ph.D : Rs.3,300/- p.a. (Only Maintenance allowance)

Last date to submit application form
10 February 2008.

I request all those who recieve this email to kindly download this form, make copies and distribute it among the most deserving students. Any clarifications, please email me.

For more details, visit
http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/postmatric/scheme_details.pdf
http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/postmatric/postmatric.htm