Post Matric Scholarship For Minorities
✓ Information verified — June 2026A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Minority Affairs for students from minority communities pursuing a post-matric course from a notified institution in India in a government or private school. A total of five (5) lakh scholarships are targeted to be distributed as ‘Fresh’ Scholarships.
What You Get
- Financial scholarship to support post-matric education
- Coverage for studies in government and private institutions
- Assistance for various post-secondary courses and programs
- Direct support to increase access to higher education for minority community students
Who Can Apply
- Age: 12–20 years
- Student must belong to a notified minority community in India
- Must have completed matriculation (10th grade) or equivalent
- Must be enrolled in a post-matric course at a recognized institution
- Must be studying in a government or private school/college notified by the scheme
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Income eligibility criteria may apply (verify with state/central guidelines)
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Community Certificate
- 3. 10th Pass Certificate
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Admission Letter
- 7. Identity Proof
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
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Minority Affairs
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 12–20 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/postsmNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Minority Affairs
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