Maulana Azad Scholarship 2023-24: Maulana Azad Education Foundation offers ‘Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship’ to meritorious girl students who belong to one of the six communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains). The last to submit the Maulana Azad Scholarship 2023 online form is September 30. There are no fees charged for online applications.
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Maulana Azad National Scholarship 2023-24
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship is offered by Maulana Azad Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. Girl students from class 9th to 12th are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The annual family income of the student must not be more than INR 2 lakhs. The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination minimum of 50% marks from a recognized institute. Girl students studying in class 9th and 10th will get INR 5000 each per year and studying in class 11th and 12th will get INR 6000 each per year.
Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) is offered by the University Grant Commission (UGC) for six minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains). Candidates are provided five-year fellowships in the form of financial assistance who are studying M.Phil and Ph.D. programs in India. The annual family income must not exceed INR 2.5 lakhs. Fellowship of INR 25000 per month is provided for two years (JRF) and INR 28000 per month (SRF).
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| Name of Scholarship | Last Date to Apply |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship | 15th November 2023 |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship | November |
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The following are the conditions for eligibility for Maulana Scholarship 2023-2024 :
| Name of the Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship |
This scholarship scheme is for minority girl students only who study from Class 9th to 12th
Minority communities – Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains are eligible Candidates must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 50% marks. The annual family income of the student must not be more than INR 2 lakhs per annum. |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship 2021-22 |
Candidates must be from six minority communities – Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains
Candidate must submit minority community certificate The candidate should be registered for full-time M.Phil/Ph.D. course from a recognized university Candidate must have passed Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks Transgender candidates can also apply for this fellowship The annual family income of the students must not exceed INR 2.5 lakhs per annum. |
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| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship | Class 9th and 10th: INR 5000 per annum |
| Class 11th and 12th: INR 6000 per annum | |
| Maulana Azad Fellowship 2021-22 | INR 25000 per month is provided for two-years (JRF) and INR 28000 per month (SRF) for rest of the tenure |
| Humanities, Social Science and Commerce: INR 10000 per annum for two-years and INR 20500 per annum for remaining three-years | |
| Science: INR 12000 per annum for two-years and INR 25000 per annum for remaining three-years | |
| Escorts/Reader Assistance: INR 2000 per month in case of physically and visually challenged candidates |
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- Visit the official website of MAEF (Maulana Azad Education Foundation) and click on the link for registration for a scholarship.
- Read the instruction carefully and click on continue.
- Fill the Application form and attach the required documents.
- Submit the form.
- Online registration is free of cost.
Status
- Income certificate issued by the competent authority
- Passport size photograph
- School Verification Form
Note: The scholarship amount will be credited directly to the Beneficiary Bank Account through DBT mode.
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- Visit the official website of UGC and go to the section for Maulana Azad National Fellowship.
- Fill the form completely and attach the required documents.
- Click on submit.
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- Caste Certificate
- Physical or Visually Disabled Certificate
- Research work
- Scholarship/Current Employment
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- The received online application will be reviewed by a committee constituted by UGC.
- The expert committee will decide finally who will get the fellowship.
- Award Letter will be provided to the selected candidate which can be downloaded.
- The scholarship awardee is required to join the fellowship from 1st April of the election year.
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Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Benefits
2023-24
- For girls studying in Class 9 and 10: INR 5,000 each
- For girls studying in Class 11 and 12: INR 6,000 each
Maulana Azad National Fellowship 2023-24 Benefits
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- Students will receive a monthly stipend of INR 25,000 for the initial 2 years as a Junior research fellow (JRF).
- Students will receive a monthly stipend of INR 28,000 for the remaining 3 years as a Senior research fellow (SRF).
- A contingency grant of INR 10,000 (for the initial 2 years) and INR 20,500 (for the remaining 3 years) per annum for Humanities & Social Sciences and Commerce.
- A contingency grant of INR 12,000 (for the initial 2 years) and INR 25,000 (for the remaining 3 years) per annum for Science.
- An escorts/reader assistance of INR 2000 per month (for physically and visually challenged candidates).
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Question 1.
What is the duration of the award ship of MANF?
Answer:
The duration of the award ship of MANF is subject to Para 6 of MANF Scheme guidelines.
Question 2.
What is the Income Ceiling under MANF?
Answer:
The income ceiling of the parents/guardian of the candidate for Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students will be Rs.6.00 Lakh per annum.
