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MOMA Scholarship Scheme 2025-26: Empowering Minority Students for a Bright Future

Updated on Dec 28,2024 by Saralstudy Team 74 Views

MOMA Scholarships are minority scholarships by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Moma Scholarship Scheme is responsible for the upliftment of the minority students. The winning students will get the reward of Rs. 20,000 per annum. The Government distributes 30 lacs scholarship for pre-matric, 5 lacs for post-matric, and 60,000 for merit-cum-means scholarship.

Summary Table for MOMA Scholarships

Aspect

Details

Name

MOMA Scholarship Scheme

Purpose

To provide financial assistance to minority students for their education.

Eligibility Criteria

Students from minority communities with at least 50% marks in their previous examination.

Categories

Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-cum-Means Scholarships.

Application Process

Online application via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Benefits

Financial aid to cover tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other academic expenses.

Key Dates

Application period typically between August and November each year.

Official Website

MOMA Scholarship Official Website

Details of MOMA Scholarships

Name of Scholarship

Provider's Name

Application Period

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

Ministry of Minority affairs

November

Post-Matric Scholarship
Scheme for Minorities

Ministry of Minority affairs

November

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS

Ministry of Minority affairs

November

Important Dates for MOMA Scholarship

Event

Important Dates

Start of Online Applications

Expected in July

Last Date for Applications

Expected in November

Verification by Institutions

Between July and November

State-Level Verification

November to December

Disbursement of Scholarships

Between January and March

Rewards for MOMA Scholarships

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities:

Standard

Assistance

Prize

Alloted to

6th to 10th

Admission fee

INR 500/annum

Day Scholars and Hostellers

6th to 10th

Tution fee

INR 350/

Day Scholars and Hostellers

1st to 5th

Maintenance allowance

INR 100/- month

Day Scholars

6th to 10th

Maintenance allowance

INR 100/- month

Day Scholars

INR 600/- month

Hostellers

 

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities:

Standard

Assistance

Prize

Alloted to

11th and 12th

Admission & Tuition fee

INR 7,000/-annum

Hostellers and Day Scholars

Technical and Vocational Courses (11th and 12th)

Admission & Course/Tuition Fee

INR 10,000/-annum

Hostellers and Day Scholars

UG & PG

Admission & Tuition Fee

INR 3,000/-annum

Hostellers and Day Scholars

11th and 12th + Technical

& Vocational Courses

Maintenance allowance

INR 380/- month

Hostellers
 

INR 230/- month

Day Scholars

UG & PG (courses other than Technical & Professional)

Maintenance allowance

INR 570/- month

Hostellers
 

INR 300/- month

Day Scholars

M.Phil. & Ph.D.

Maintenance allowance

INR 1,200/- month

Hostellers
 

INR 550/- month

Day Scholars

 

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Professional and Technical Courses):

Standard

Assistance

Prize

Alloted to

UG & PG

(Technical & Professional courses)

Course Fee

INR 20,000/-

annum

Day scholars and Hostellers

Maintenance

Allowance

INR 1,000/- annum

Hostellers

Maintenance

Allowance

  

INR 15,00/- annum

Day Scholars

 

Eligibility Criteria for MOMA Scholarships

 

Name of Scholarship

Educational Qualification

Family Income

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

1. Candidate must be a student of class 1st to 10th.

2. Students must have scored have at least 50% marks in the previous final exam.

The family income should be less than 1 lac per annum.

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

1. Students of class 11th and 12th can apply.

2. Students who have taken admission in technical and vocational courses in ITI/Industrial Training Centres affiliated with NCVT (at class 11 & 12 levels) can also apply.

3. Students who are pursuing Polytechnics and other courses are also eligible to apply.

4. Students must have scored at least 50% marks in the previous final exam.

The annual family income must not be more than INR 2 Lacs.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

1. Students who have taken admission in technical/professional courses at the graduate or postgraduate level are eligible to apply.

2. Students must have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final exam.

The family income must not exceed INR 2.5 lacs. Per annum.

Application Process for MOMA Scholarships

  • Register on the NSP portal.

  • Enter the information like educational qualifications, Aadhaar Number, School/College Enrolment Number, Bank details, and the State Domicile, etc.

  • The applicants’ application ID will be generated to be used as a login ID in the NSP portal.

  • Select the relevant scholarship category.

  • Carefully fill in the details asked in the form.

  • Upload the Documents and submit the form.

Documents Required for MOMA Scholarships

Scholarships

Documents Needed

Pre-matric scholarship

* Passport Size Photo
* Family Income Certificate
* Self-Attested Community Certificate
* Previous Qualifying Exam Certificate (Self-Attested)
* Mark Sheet (Self-Attested)
* Bank Details
* Aadhaar Card
* Domicile Certificate

Post-matric scholarship

* Passport Size Photo
* Income Certificate
* Self-Attested Community Certificate
* Previous Qualifying Exam Certificate (Self-Attested)
* Mark Sheet (Self-Attested)
* Fee Receipt of Current Course Year
* Bank Details
* Residential Certificate
* Aadhaar Card

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical

* Passport Size Photo

Courses CS

* Income Certificate
* Self-Certified Community Certificate
* Previous Qualifying Exam Certificate (Self-Attested)
* Mark Sheet (Self-Attested)
* Fee Receipt of Current Course Year
* Bank Account Details
* Domicile Certificate
* Aadhaar Card

Terms and Conditions for MOMA Scholarships

  • 30% of the scholarships are reserved for the girl students.

  • In the case of limited female candidates, the scholarship will be transferred to the male candidates.

  • Only 2 students from a family will receive the scholarship.

  • The attendance of the students in the class should be regular.

  • If any case of indiscipline is reported, the scholarship will be canceled.

  • The scholarship will be canceled if any of the information in the application form is found incorrect.

  • The scholarship amount will be sent directly to the student’s account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefits for MOMA Scholarships

MOMA Scholarship scheme is great support for minority students who are unable to pursue their dreams due to financial issues. This scholarship helps them financially so that they can be uplifted from their current status.

Application fee for MOMA Scholarship

MOMA Scholarship is free to apply.

Duration for MOMA Scholarship

  • The student continues to receive the scholarship until the course is finished.

  • The annual amount will be given in lum-sum.

Renewal Process for MOMA Scholarship

The scholarship, once awarded, may be renewed during next academic year of the course on the production of certificate that the student has secured 50% marks.

FAQs for MOMA Scholarship

Q1. How can a student apply for MOMA scholarships?

Ans. The students who find themselves eligible for any of the MOMA scholarships can apply for them online through the National Scholarship Portal from August to November. The candidates have to register on the portal and then log in to proceed with the application procedure.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for MOMA scholarships 2020-21?

Ans. The last date to apply for MOMA scholarships 2020-21 is 31st November 2020.

Q3. How can a student edit his/her MOMA scholarship form?

Ans. The scholarship application form can be edited until the candidate has not submitted it. Once the form is submitted, you cannot edit it further.

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