Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2024, commonly referred to as BHMNS, is a governmental initiative designed to provide financial aid to female students from minority communities in India. Established by the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, this scholarship aims to support girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing education from 9th to 12th grades. With scholarship amounts ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 6,000 annually, it covers various expenses such as school fees, books, boarding, and lodging, empowering girls to pursue education despite financial challenges.
This program not only advocates for women’s education but also helps in reducing the dropout rates of female students in India. By offering financial assistance and mentorship, it enables talented and deserving girls to achieve their educational goals and make a positive impact on society. Through online registration and a transparent selection process based on academic performance and income criteria, the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship (BHMNS) aims to create a brighter future for economically weak girls across the country.
Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2024 Overview
| Name of Scholarship | scholarship is formally known as Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship, often abbreviated as BHMNS. |
| Provider | Maulana Azad Education Foundation |
| Beneficiaries | Girls students belonging to minority communities |
| Awards | ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 annually |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application Link | scholarships.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2024, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Beneficiaries must be female students belonging to minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Parsis.
- Eligible students should be enrolled in classes 9 through 12.
- Applicants must have secured at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in the previous year’s qualifying exam.
- The credentials of the applicant must be verified by the school.
- Students applying for the scholarship must have a family income of less than Rs 2 lakh annually.
- The BHMNS scholarships allow a maximum of two students from the same family to apply.
- Students must be studying in India.
Terms And Conditions:
Applicants must adhere to the following terms and conditions of the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2024:
- The scholarship amount will be disbursed based on the minority population in each state.
- Scholarship authorities reserve the right to change any rules from time to time.
- If any false information is provided in the application form, the scholarship will be canceled.
Reward:
The Rewards of Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2024 are mention in below table.
| Class | Particulars | Amount |
| 9-10 | Books or stationery expenses, tuition fees, lodging/boarding charges | The scholarship provides ₹10,000 annually, disbursed in two installments of ₹5,000 for each student, distributed quarterly. |
| 11-12 | Books or stationery expenses, school fees, lodging/boarding charges | The scholarship offers ₹12,000 annually, distributed in two installments of ₹6,000 for each student, disbursed quarterly. |
Selection Criteria:
The selection process for the updated Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2024 (BHMNS) program is as follows:
- Applicants will be selected based on the marks they have scored in the previous examination.
- Selection will also consider the annual family income of the applicants.
Important Dates
| Application registration start date | Yet to be announced |
| Application registration closing date | Yet to be announced |
Documents Required:
When applying for the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2024, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- School verification form
- Mark sheet
- Parents/Guardians’ income certificate
- Self-declaration of minority community certificate
- Aadhaar card
Application Process:
- Visit the official NSP website http://scholarships.gov.in.
- Register at the National Scholarship Portal by filling out the ‘Student Registration Form.’
- Carefully read the guidelines and click on the Continue Button to Fill the Application Form.
- Fill in all required details as per your mark sheet.
- Log in using your newly generated Application ID and Password.
- Fill out the Application Form with all the required information.
- Upload all the requested documents online.
- Preview the application form and click on Final Submit.
- Save the PDF of the application form for future reference.
BHMNS Helpline:
For any queries regarding the Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship, applicants can contact the Scholarship in charge:
Maulana Azad Campus, Chelmsford Road, Opposite New Delhi Railway Registration Centre, New Delhi-110055
Phone Number: 011-23583788, 011-23583789
Email: scholarship-maef@nic.in
Official Website: http://Scholarships.gov.in
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