Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme 2026 Guidelines available to download in PDF format at scholarships.gov.in. Check eligibility, amount, apply online process for new / renewal scholarship at National Scholarship Portal.
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship 2026
The Scheme of "Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship" for Meritorious Girl Students belonging to the Minority Communities was earlier known as "Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls belonging Minorities" and the same was launched by the then Prime Minister of India (late) Atal Bihari Vajpayee at National Conference of Educational & Economic Development of Minorities held on 03.05.2003 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme aims to recognize, promote and assist girl students belonging to National Minorities who cannot continue their education due to lack of financial support. Scholarship will be admissible for expenditure on payment of School/College fee, purchase of syllabus books, purchase of stationery/equipments required for the course and payment of Boarding/Lodging charges.
Amount of scholarship is Rs. 5000/each for Class 9th & 10th students and Rs. 6000/- each for Class 11th & 12th students. The scheme is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). It is mandatory for all students to apply online on official website at www.scholarships.gov.in before last date.