Maulana Azad Education Finance Foundation Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026“Maulana Azad Education Finance Foundation Scheme” is a social security scheme by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, that provides interest-free loans for higher education and overseas studies to the minority students.
What You Get
- Interest-free loans for higher education in India
- Interest-free loans for overseas studies
- Financial support to reduce education costs
- Flexible repayment terms after course completion
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–35 years
- Residence: Uttarakhand residents only
- Must belong to minority communities as defined by the scheme
- Must be a resident of Uttarakhand
- Must have secured admission in a recognized higher education institution
- Family income should be below the specified threshold
- Academic merit and eligibility requirements of the institution must be met
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Admission Letter
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Education Certificate
- 6. Minority Community Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Uttarakhand
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–35 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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