Target beneficiaries and academic eligibility
The scheme aims to empower young women from minority communities through education.
Eligibility conditions include:
- Girl students belonging to notified minority communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi.
- Currently enrolled and studying in Class 9, Class 10, Class 11, or Class 12 in a recognized government or private school.
- Minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination of the preceding class.
- Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed the ceiling prescribed by the ministry.
Application workflow on the National Scholarship Portal
Applications are integrated onto the centralized National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Submission requirements:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on scholarships.gov.in using Aadhaar credentials.
- Upload the school verification bonafide certificate signed by the principal.
- Upload self-attested marksheets, verified family income certificate, and minority community declaration.
- Provide student bank passbook details linked with Aadhaar.
Verification and DBT disbursement
Submitted applications undergo institutional verification by the designated school nodal officer followed by district verification. Approved scholarship funds are disbursed directly into the student's individual bank account via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Official source
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Common questions
Who is eligible for the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
Meritorious girl students from notified minority communities studying in classes 9 to 12 with at least 50% marks and within family income limits.
Where can students apply for the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Is an Aadhaar-linked bank account necessary for this scholarship?
Yes, scholarship amounts are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer through PFMS, requiring an active Aadhaar-linked bank account.
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