The Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship is a Central Government scholarship for meritorious girl students from minority communities. It is run by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Girls in Classes 9 and 10 get ₹5,000 a year, and girls in Classes 11 and 12 get ₹6,000 a year. Applications are made online only on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), and the money is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
How Much, and Who Gets It
This scholarship is only for girl students studying in Classes 9 to 12. They must belong to one of the six notified minority communities — Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Parsi. The amount depends on the class: ₹5,000 a year in Classes 9 and 10, and ₹6,000 a year in Classes 11 and 12. Scholarships are shared among states and communities under a quota based on the minority population in the 2011 Census.
Eligibility Conditions
The student must have scored at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in the previous class or qualifying examination. The annual income of the parents or guardian from all sources must not exceed ₹2 lakh. This scholarship is not renewable — a fresh application must be made every year, for each class. Keep ready an income certificate, the previous class marksheet and the details of an Aadhaar-linked bank account before applying.
How to Apply
Apply online only on the NSP (scholarships.gov.in) — there is no offline form. Register on the portal, select the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship, fill in the form and upload the documents. The application moves forward after verification by the school. The last date for the current academic year is not confirmed from an official source, so check the fresh date on the NSP before applying. Never pay anyone for the application — applying on the NSP is free.
Why It Matters for Haryana’s Girl Students
Many girl students from minority communities in Haryana are studying in Classes 9 to 12, and ₹5,000–₹6,000 a year helps with books, fees and other study expenses. Because this is a Central Government scheme, eligible students in Haryana can apply directly through the NSP. Applying on time, with correct documents, is the first condition for getting the scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much money is given under the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
A: ₹5,000 a year for girls in Classes 9 and 10, and ₹6,000 a year for girls in Classes 11 and 12.
Q2: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Girl students in Classes 9 to 12 from the six notified minority communities, with at least 50% marks in the previous examination and a family income of not more than ₹2 lakh a year.
Q3: Where and how do I apply?
A: Online only on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — scholarships.gov.in. There is no offline application.
Q4: Will this scholarship continue automatically every year?
A: No — it is not renewable. A fresh application must be made every year, for each class. Check the current year’s last date on the NSP.
Useful links
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Ministry of Minority Affairs: https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/
- Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/bhmnsp
- List of all 726 Central Government schemes: /english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
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