Here are the rules you need to follow for the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship:
1. The scholarship amount depends on the number of minority people in each State/UT, according to the 2011 Census.
2. Students with the lowest income get priority during the scholarship distribution.
3. Income certificates should be in English/Hindi or self-certified in a regional language.
4. Only one application form is allowed; if you submit more than one, they’ll reject them.
5. They transfer the scholarship money directly to your bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
6. You can only use the scholarship for education in India.
7. You can’t switch to another school or college, except in special cases that benefit your education.
8. If you already get another government scholarship, you can’t apply for this one.
9. If you take a break from your studies, they’ll stop the scholarship.
10. If you lie to get the scholarship, they’ll cancel it, and you’ll have to give back the money.
11. Once they stop the scholarship, they won’t start it again, no matter what.
12. Remember, the rules might change, so keep an eye out for updates.
Here are some common questions about the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship:
Q. What is the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
It’s a scholarship for girls from minority communities across the nation. The Maulana Azad Education Foundation, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, started it. It helps girls in classes 9 to 12 with their education. Before, it used to be called the Maulana Azad Scholarship for Girls.
Q. How can students check their Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship Status?
Students who applied for this scholarship can check their application status online. They need to visit the MAEF official website and look for the ‘Status’ tab on the homepage. They’ll need to enter some details like their scholarship category, ID, and birth date to see their status.
Q. Is the Maulana Azad Scholarship for Girls the same as the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
Yes, before, the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship was known as the Maulana Azad Scholarship for Girls.
Q. What’s the last date to apply for the Maulana Azad Scholarship/Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
For the 2023-24 academic year, the registration isn’t open yet.
Q. Who can apply for the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
Girls from minority communities in classes 9 to 12 can apply. They should have scored at least 50% marks in their last exam. Also, their family’s yearly income should be under ₹2 lakh from all sources.