Top 10 Scholarship Schemes for Students from Minority Communities

1. Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students Scheme: This scheme provides financial assistance to meritorious students from minority communities pursuing full-time Ph.D. in Indian universities.

2. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Professional and Technical Courses (CS): This scheme offers scholarships to students belonging to minority communities pursuing professional and technical courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

3. Post-matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: This scheme offers financial assistance to meritorious students from minority communities pursuing studies beyond matriculation (10th standard) in recognized institutions.

4. Pre-matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: This scheme offers financial assistance to meritorious students from minority communities pursuing studies up to matriculation (10th standard) in government, aided, and recognized unaided schools.

5. Free Coaching and Allied Scheme for Students from Minority Communities: This scheme offers free coaching and allied support to students from minority communities preparing for competitive examinations like NEET, JEE, and UPSC.

6. Nai Roshni - Scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women: This scheme aims to empower and equip minority women with leadership skills through training and capacity building programs.

7. Beasiswa for Students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) - Central Sector Scheme: This scheme offers scholarships to students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for pursuing higher education in approved universities.

8. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students: This scheme supports SC students in pursuing studies in Science and Humanities streams at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in premier institutions.

9. Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH): This scheme focuses on skilling and upgradation of employability skills of youth from marginalized communities, including SCs, STs, OBCs, and minority communities.

10. Jiyo Parsi: This scheme aims to improve the educational, social, and economic status of the Parsi community in India.

It's important to note that the eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines for these schemes can vary. Students are advised to visit the official website