Maulana Azad scholarship: Everything you need to know in 2023

Maulana Azad scholarship was established with the purpose of promoting education among underprivileged minority communities in India

This article will provide all the information you need about the Maulana Azad scholarship 2022 scheme and how to apply for it.

 

What is the Maulana Azad scholarship 2023?

Education is an essential investment in every individual’s future. Education is one of the primary factors determining where an individual ends up on the socioeconomic ladder. Maulana Azad Education Foundation is a voluntary and non-profit organisation established by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to promote education among underprivileged minority communities in India. 

Scholarship Name Application Deadline
Begum Hazrat Mahal National scholarship, previously known as Maulana Azad scholarship 15th December 2022

 

Begum Hazrat Mahal national scholarship

Maulana Azad scholarship or Begum Hazrat Mahal National scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to female students currently enrolled in Class 9, 10, 11, and 12. The scholarship scheme is specifically awarded to students belonging to minority communities in India. 

 

Maulana Azad scholarship: Eligibility criteria 

If you are a female pursuing pre-matric or high school studies, the Begum Hazrat Mahal national scholarship is designed for you. However, the scholarship primarily aims at providing educational assistance to minority community students (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain, and Parsis). This scholarship is open to individuals from all around India who meet the following criteria:

  • The applicant must be currently enrolled in pre-matriculation (Class 9 and Class 10) or high school (Class 11 and Class 12)
  • The applicant must have attained a minimum aggregate of 50% in his previous examination.
  • To qualify, the applicant’s family income should not exceed INR 2 lakh per year
  • A self-certified community certificate of the applicant if the applicant is the age of 18 and above.

 

Maulana Azad scholarship: Documents required

  • A copy of the parent or guardian’s income statement is issued by an authorised state/UT administration institution.
  • A copy of the Aadhaar enrollment ID
  • For applicants over 18, a self-validated community certificate must be presented. For applicants under the age of 18, parents/ guardians must certify the community certificate.
  • Bank passbook, PAN card, driving licence, or ration card of the applicant 
  • A school-issued certificate of identity featuring a photo of the applicant authorised by the school’s Headmaster or Principal

 

How to apply for Maulana Azad scholarship 2022?

If you are eligible to apply for the Maulana Azad scholarship for AY 2022-23, collect all the required documents and follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Navigate to the Maulana Azad Education Foundation portal

 

 

Step 2: Under the ‘Schemes’ tab, click on ‘scholarship Scheme’

 

 

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page, here click on the link which says ‘To Apply Online

Step 4: Your browser will be redirected to the National Scholarship Portal

 

 

Step 5:  Under the ‘Applicant Corner,’ select ‘New Registration’ if you are a new applicant on the portal. However, if you have already registered, click on ‘Fresh Application.’

 

 

Step 6: Accept the terms and conditions of the undertaking, and click on ‘Continue’

 

 

Step 7:  Your browser will be redirected to the registration form. To register, fill out the form with all the required information and click the ‘Register’ button.

 

 

Step 8: Once you have registered, log in using your application ID and date of birth. Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number to verify your contact number.

Step 9: Next, furnish all your details carefully in the application form and upload the scanned documents and pay the application fee.

Step 10: Click on ‘Submit’

 

Maulana Azad scholarship: Renewal

Step 1: Navigate to the official website of the National scholarship Portal.

 

 

Step 2: Under the ‘Applicant Corner’ select ‘Renew Application

 

 

Step 3: Log in to the dashboard by entering your credentials and captcha code

 

 

Step 4: Once you log in, fill in all the required information along with the documents and enter the OTP

Step 5: Review your Application and submit it for renewal.

 

Maulana Azad scholarship 2022 reward scheme

The Maulana Azad scholarship is a scholarship scheme named after Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a renowned freedom fighter and educationist, and is given in his memory. Additionally, the project has been instrumental in enabling many minority students to pursue their dreams of education. 

Class Scholarship amount
Class 9 to Class 10 Rs 5,000 per annum
Class 11 and Class 12 Rs 6,000 per annum

 

FAQs

What is the Maulana Azad Education Foundation?

The Maulana Azad Education Foundation is a voluntary and non-profit organisation established by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to promote education among underprivileged minority communities in India.

Who is eligible for the Begum Hazrat Mahal National scholarship?

Female minority category students currently enrolled in class 9 to class 12 and pass other eligibility criteria are eligible for the Begum Hazrat Mahal National scholarship.

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