📚 Government Scholarship Schemes for Muslims in India (with Contact Details)
1. Pre‑Matric & Post‑Matric Scholarships (Ministry of Minority Affairs)
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What: Scholarships for minority students (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) in Class IX–PhD levels. Covers tuition fees and maintenance allowance.(Buddy4Study)
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Numbers (2025‑26): ~5 lakh fresh+renewal Post‑Matric scholarships; Maintenance & tuition benefits up to ₹7,000 (Classes XI–XII), ₹3,000 (UG/PG), ₹1,200 (Ph.D.)(Scholarship Updates)
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Apply via: National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in(Scholarships)
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Contact: GoI Ministry of Minority Affairs – official contact details available from their “Apply for Scholarships” page on www.minorityaffairs.gov.in(india.gov.in)
2. Merit‑cum‑Means Scholarship for Professional Courses
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What: Covers full tuition (excluding refundable fees) + maintenance for professional/technical UG/PG courses for eligible minority students.(BCM BCMW)
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Example (Tamil Nadu 2021‑22): 51,828 Muslim students supported with ₹28.82 crore (~ 31,777 girls)(BCM BCMW)
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Apply via: NSP or MOMA portal (via minorityaffairs.gov.in). Eligibility details, FAQs & form available online.(Scholarships, india.gov.in)
🤝 Interest‑Free Education Loan Scheme – IDB (Islamic Development Bank)
The IsDB Scholarship / Loan Programme provides interest-free education funding for needy Muslim students pursuing professional degrees (MBBS, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Forestry, Business Administration, etc.) in India.
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Nature: Loan-style scholarship — repayment only after employment; funds recycled to benefit new students.(biharanjuman.org, isdb.org)
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Administered by: Students Islamic Trust (SIT), Delhi – IDB’s local partner.
📍 SIT Delhi Contact:
E‑3 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi – 110025
Phone: 011‑26941028, 26957004 | Email: sitdelhi@gmail.com(biharanjuman.org, salemmbrothers.com) -
IsDB Global Contact:
Communities Outreach / Special Assistance, Jeddah HQ
Phone: +966‑12‑6466738 | Email: special@isdb.org (also scholar@isdb.org for scholarship queries)(isdb.org)
✨ Maulana Azad National Fellowship & Maulana Azad Education Foundation
A. Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)
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What: Ph.D. fellowships for Muslim/minority scholars (discontinued after 2021‑22, now closed).(sansad.in, en.wikipedia.org)
B. Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF)
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What: Operates Begum Hazrat Mahal scholarship (for meritorious girls from minorities, Grades IX–XII), and other NGO‑based education support.(Buddy4Study)
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Website: https://megeducation.gov.in
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Contact: Listed on official MAEF website and Ministry’s portal.
📋 Summary Table
| Scheme | Beneficiaries (Muslim focus) | Contact / Apply via | Highlights |
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| Pre‑ & Post‑Matric Scholarships | ~5 lakh students for 2025‑26 schemes | NSP: scholarships.gov.in; MOMA website | Tuition + maintenance eligible |
| Merit‑cum‑Means Scholarship | 50k+ Muslim students (TN, 2021‑22 example) | NSP / Minority Affairs portal | Covers professional courses fees |
| IDB‑SIT Interest‑Free Loan | Meritorious & needy Muslim students in professional fields | SIT Delhi & IsDB Jeddah | Entire course duration; repay after employment |
| MAEF (Girl scholars, NGOs) | Meritorious girl students from minority groups | MAEF website | Focused on girls; NGO‑administered |
📝 How to Apply:
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Check eligibility: income criteria (~₹2–2.5 lakh/year), academic performance (≥50% marks), community certificate.
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Register on NSP (scholarships.gov.in) and apply online.
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For IDB scheme, contact SIT Delhi or email scholar@isdb.org for detailed process.
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For MAEF grants, visit MAEF website and check notifications for application windows.