Minority Scholarship Scheme for Class 1 to 10

Description
The “Minority Scholarship Scheme for Class 1 to 10” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide scholarships to students belonging to minority communities who are studying in Classes 1 to 10 in any recognized government/non-government educational institution in Uttarakhand.

Benefits
• At present, the State Government provides the following monthly scholarships for students from Class 1 to 10:
• Class 1 to 5: ₹50/-
• Class 6 to 8: ₹80/-
• Class 9 to 10: ₹120/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
2. The applicant must be studying in Classes 1 to 10.
3. The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized government/non-government educational institution in the state of Uttarakhand.
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Required Documents
• Educational certificates
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account linked with Aadhaar
• Permanent residence certificate
• Self-declaration certificate of minority community
• Income certificate
• Certificate of studying in school
• Passport-size photograph

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scholarship?
A: Students belonging to minority communities, studying in Classes 1 to 10 in recognized educational institutions of Uttarakhand, are eligible to apply.
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Q: What are the scholarship amounts provided under this scheme?
A: The monthly scholarship amounts are as follows: Class 1 to 5 – ₹50, Class 6 to 8 – ₹80, and Class 9 to 10 – ₹120.
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Q: How can a student register for the scholarship?
A: Students can register anytime through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP 2.0) at [www.scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in/) using their Aadhaar number and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
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Q: What information is required during registration?
A: During registration, students must provide basic details such as their name, parents’ names, educational qualifications, and other personal information.
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Q: How will students know when to apply for the scholarship?
A: The department publishes advertisements in newspapers and on the National Scholarship Portal inviting applications within a specified period.
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Q: Do students need to submit physical copies of documents?
A: Yes, along with online submission, students must submit offline copies of documents to their school or institution for verification.
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Q: How is the scholarship payment made?
A: Once the application and documents are verified and eligibility is confirmed, the scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Q: Is Aadhaar mandatory to apply for this scholarship?
A: Yes, students must have an Aadhaar number, and their bank account should be linked to Aadhaar.
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