Delhi government Minority category Scholarship scheme opens: Apply

Delhi government Minority  category opens apply

The Delhi government is offering the scholarship to the minorities of Delhi students who are studying in the government or private school. The private school should be recognized school to avail this opportunity

Last Date to apply            30 June

Category- Jain, Buddhist,Sikh,Zorastrian (parsi), Muslim and Christian

Candidate must apply. through the e-District Delhi portal (edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in). Key schemes include:

Benefit Delhi government Minority category Scholarship scheme opens: Apply

• Reimbursement of Tuition Fees (SC/ST/OBC/Min.) — For Classes I-XII in public/govt./aided schools. 100% fee reimbursement if income ≤ ₹60,000; 75% if ₹60,001–₹2 lakh. Requires 50% marks + 80% attendance (VI-XII). Apply via school or department.
• Merit Scholarship / Scholarship for Schools & Colleges (SC/ST/OBC/Min.) — For school (I-XII) and college/professional/technical institutions. Amounts vary: e.g., ₹1,000–₹4,500/year in schools based on class/marks; higher in colleges (₹5,000+ to ₹22,000+ per year depending on course group and hosteller/day scholar status). Minimum 60% marks for college level; income limit ₹2 lakh for minorities/OBC.
• Free Supply of Stationery — Rs1,000 (I-VIII) or Rs. 2,000 (IX-XII) with 70% attendance.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Awards / Topper Awards for Minority Students — One-time cash award (e.g., ₹8,000 or up to ₹25,000 in some streams) for toppers among minorities in 10th/12th or professional/technical courses from recognized Delhi institutions. No income limit in many cases. Separate award for minority toppers via Revenue Department.

How to Apply for Delhi government Minority category Scholarship scheme

• Register/login on https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in.
• Look for services under Revenue Department or Dept. for Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities (e.g., Tuition Fee Reimbursement for Minorities, Merit Scholarship for Minorities in Professional Colleges, Ambedkar Topper Award).
• Documents typically needed: Aadhaar, Delhi domicile, income certificate (SDM or self-declaration), marksheets, bank details, minority community declaration, attendance proof, etc.

Additional Tips

• Eligibility Common Points: Delhi domicile/resident, belonging to notified minority community, studying in recognized institutions, meeting marks/attendance/income criteria.
• Department Contact: Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan, New Delhi-110002. Also check Delhi Minorities Commission (dmc.delhi.gov.in) for welfare schemes.
• Current Status (as of April 2026): Central schemes run via NSP (check for fresh/renewal cycles). State schemes for 2025-26 are active or recently invited (deadlines like April 30 or May 31 in related categories). Some older references mention August deadlines for certain minority schemes.
• Always verify the latest details, deadlines, and exact amounts on official portals, as they can change yearly. NSP and e-District are the primary application platforms.

For the most accurate and updated information, visit:

• National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
• Delhi e-District: edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
• Delhi Minorities Commission: dmc.delhi.gov.in/dmc/welfare-schemes
• Dept. of Welfare SC/ST/OBC: scstwelfare.delhi.gov.in

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