The Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship 2026 offers financial support of ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 per year for meritorious school girls from notified minority communities, with applications submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.
Key Financial Details & Eligibility
Class 9 & 10: ₹5,000 per year
Class 11 & 12: ₹6,000 per year
Target Group: Girl students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities.
Academic Requirement: Minimum 50% marks in the previous final exam.
Income Limit: Total annual family income must not exceed ₹2.00 lakh
Important Deadlines & Application
Application Window: Usually opens around August and closes on October 31, 2026.
Where to Apply: Online registration requires a One-Time Registration (OTR) ID on the National Scholarship Portal.
Required Documents: Income certificate from a competent state authority, previous year marksheet, school bonafide certificate, self-certified or parent-certified community proof, and an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
