Scholarships—Is Your Child Next?” “💸 Zero Fees, Full Support: Government Schemes Every Muslim Student Must Use!”

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📚 Government Scholarship Schemes for Muslims in India (with Contact Details)

1. Pre‑Matric & Post‑Matric Scholarships (Ministry of Minority Affairs)

• What: Scholarships for minority students (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) in Class IX–PhD levels. Covers tuition fees and maintenance allowance.(Buddy4Study)

• 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)

• Apply via: National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in(Scholarships)

• Contact: GoI Ministry of Minority Affairs – official contact details available from their “Apply for Scholarships” page on www.minorityaffairs.gov.in(india.gov.in)

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2. Merit‑cum‑Means Scholarship for Professional Courses

• What: Covers full tuition (excluding refundable fees) + maintenance for professional/technical UG/PG courses for eligible minority students.(BCM BCMW)

• Example (Tamil Nadu 2021‑22): 51,828 Muslim students supported with ₹28.82 crore (~ 31,777 girls)(BCM BCMW)

• Apply via: NSP or MOMA portal (via minorityaffairs.gov.in). Eligibility details, FAQs & form available online.(Scholarships, india.gov.in)

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🤝 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.

• Nature: Loan-style scholarship — repayment only after employment; funds recycled to benefit new students.(biharanjuman.org, isdb.org)

• 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)

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✨ Maulana Azad National Fellowship & Maulana Azad Education Foundation

A. Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

• 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)

• What: Operates Begum Hazrat Mahal scholarship (for meritorious girls from minorities, Grades IX–XII), and other NGO‑based education support.(Buddy4Study)

• Website: https://megeducation.gov.in

• Contact: Listed on official MAEF website and Ministry’s portal.

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📋 Summary Table

Scheme	Beneficiaries (Muslim focus)	Contact / Apply via	Highlights
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

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📝 How to Apply:

1. Check eligibility: income criteria (~₹2–2.5 lakh/year), academic performance (≥50% marks), community certificate.

2. Register on NSP (scholarships.gov.in) and apply online.

3. For IDB scheme, contact SIT Delhi or email scholar@isdb.org for detailed process.

4. For MAEF grants, visit MAEF website and check notifications for application windows.