The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students – Uttarakhand 2025 is a welfare initiative of the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, aimed at promoting education among minority community students from Class 1 to 10. The scheme provides monthly financial assistance to students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities studying in recognized schools and madrassas within the state.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• State: Uttarakhand
• Launched By: Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand
• Target Group: Minority students (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains)
• Applicable Classes: 1st to 10th
• Scholarship Duration: Up to 12 months per academic year
• Mode of Payment: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal
Benefits
Monthly Financial Assistance
| Class Group | Scholarship Amount (per month) | Duration |
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| Class 1 to 5 | ₹50 | 12 months |
| Class 6 to 8 | ₹80 | 12 months |
| Class 9 to 10 | ₹120 | 12 months |
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand
• Must belong to minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi)
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000
• Must have passed the previous class
• Should be enrolled in a government, recognized council, or madrassa school
• The applicant must not be availing any other scholarship in the same academic session
• Students must have an active bank account (preferably Aadhaar-seeded)
• Application must be submitted through the school principal and verified by the District Minority or Social Welfare Office
Exclusions
• Students not residing in Uttarakhand
• Applicants not belonging to minority communities
• Students availing any other scholarship simultaneously
• Applications with incorrect bank details or unverified accounts
• Enrollment in unrecognized institutions disqualifies eligibility
Application Process (Online via NSP)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Visit the National Scholarship Portal
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Register as a new applicant
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Click on “New Registration” and complete the form
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Login with your credentials
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Select the scheme: “Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students – Uttarakhand“
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Fill in personal, academic, and bank details
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Upload all mandatory documents
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Submit the application and download a copy for your records
Documents Required
• Scanned copy of Bank Passbook (First Page)
• Student ID Card
• Income Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Minority Community Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is this scheme ?
Uttarakhand government started a scheme Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities. - What Are The Benefits Under The Scheme ?
Financial Assistance is provided to the Minority students. - Who Can Get The Benefits Of The Scheme ?
Minority Communities Students from Uttarakhand state who full fill the eligibility criteries. - May other state person apply for the scheme ?
No. this scheme is only for Uttarakhand state. - How To Apply For The Scheme ?
1. Visit the official National Scholarship Portal.
2. Students must register first. So for registration click on New Registration”.
3. If already register then start the application process by clicking on “login”.
4. Fill out the application form and Provide the required details ( Registration Details, Academic Details and Basic Details).
5. Upload the required documents. - What Documents Are Needed ?
1. Scanned copy for Bank Passbook.
2. Identification Card.
3. Income Certificate.
4. Student Photograph.
5. Minority Certificate. - What is the official portal to apply ?
Follow the URL: https://scholarships.gov.in/# - Who comes under Minority community ?
Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi and Jainism. - What is financial eligibility criteria ?
The annual income of the parents of the students should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- ( 1 Lakh).