The Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) has introduced the Maulana Azad Scholarship 2025 to support students from minority communities by offering financial aid for their education. The scheme ensures that eligible students from economically weaker sections can continue their studies without financial stress. Applications can be submitted online through the official MAEF website.
Short Summary
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Name of the Scheme: Maulana Azad Scholarship 2025
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Implemented By: Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs
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Beneficiaries: Minority students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)
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Scholarship Type: School and Fellowship-based
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Website: https://maef.nic.in
Important Dates (Tentative)
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Application Start Date: August 2025
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Last Date to Apply: October 2025
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Defective Application Correction: November 2025
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Institute Verification Last Date: November 2025
Eligibility Criteria
For Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship (Girls Only):
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Must belong to a minority community
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Studying in Class 9 to 12
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Secured at least 50% marks in the previous examination
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Annual family income must not exceed ₹2 lakh
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Maximum two students per family can apply
For Maulana Azad National Fellowship (M.Phil/Ph.D.):
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Must belong to SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities
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Pursuing full-time M.Phil/Ph.D. in recognized universities
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Must have secured minimum 50% marks in post-graduation
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Annual household income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh
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Transgender applicants are also eligible
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Reservations will be as per Government of India norms
Scholarship Amount
Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship (School Level):
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Classes 9–10: ₹10,000 (paid in two installments of ₹5,000)
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Classes 11–12: ₹12,000 (paid in two installments of ₹6,000)
Maulana Azad Fellowship (Research Level):
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JRF (First 2 years): ₹25,000/month
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SRF (After 2 years): ₹28,000/month
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Contingency (Humanities/Commerce): ₹10,000–₹20,500/year
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Contingency (Science): ₹12,000–₹25,000/year
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Reader/escort assistance: ₹2,000/month for differently-abled scholars
Documents Required
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Aadhaar card or Voter ID
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Last passed exam marksheet
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Educational certificates
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Caste and minority certificates
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Income certificate
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Bonafide certificate from institution
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Bank account details (passbook copy)
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Recent passport-size photograph
How to Apply: Application Process
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Visit the official MAEF portal: https://maef.nic.in
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Click on “MAEF Schemes” from the sidebar
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Select the scheme you wish to apply for (Begum Hazrat Mahal or Fellowship)
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Read the instructions carefully
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Click on “Apply Online Registration”
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Complete the registration form and upload required documents
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Review the application and click “Submit Application”
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Save/print the application for future reference
How to Check Application Status
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Go to the MAEF website: https://maef.nic.in
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Click on “View Application Status”
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Select your scholarship category (Class 9, 10, 11, or 12)
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Enter Registration Number, Aadhaar, or Bank Account Number
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Provide Date of Birth and Captcha Code
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Click “View Application Status”
State-Wise & Year-Wise Sanction Lists
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Visit the MAEF official portal
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Go to the “Scholarship Sanctioned List” tab
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Choose either State-Wise or Year-Wise
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Download the list in PDF format for reference
Post Your Feedback (Public Opinion)
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Visit the “Contact Us” section of the MAEF website
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Click on “Public Opinion”
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Fill in the feedback form with your message
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Click on “Send” to submit
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much amount is given under the scholarship?
A: ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 for school students and up to ₹28,000/month plus contingency for fellowship students.
Q: Who can apply for the Maulana Azad Scholarship?
A: Students from recognized minority communities meeting academic and income eligibility criteria.
Q: How can I track my application status?
A: Use Aadhaar, bank details, or registration number on the MAEF portal to view the status.
Q: Are transgender applicants eligible?
A: Yes, transgender candidates are also eligible for the Maulana Azad Fellowship.
Q: What documents are required?
A: Aadhaar, caste/minority certificate, income proof, bonafide certificate, bank passbook, and academic records.
Q: What is the official website to apply?
A: https://maef.nic.in
Q: What is the deadline for application submission?
A: Tentatively October 2025, subject to official notification.
Contact Information (Sources & References)
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Official Website: https://maef.nic.in
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Email Support: [email protected]
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Phone: Available on the portal
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Address: Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110055