The MOMA (Ministry of Minority Affairs) scholarship has very lucrative and well-organized schemes for the benefit of minority students. They are basically minority scholarships to help students from minority communities of Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis. These communities are eligible to apply for these scholarships. These scholarships cover schemes for pre-matric scholarships, post-matric scholarships; merit cum means scholarships for professional studies cum technical courses.
The number of scholarships distributed amongst the three kinds of schemes is given below:
- Pre matric scholarships – 30 lakhs scholarships
- Post matric scholarships – 5 lakhs scholarships
- Merit cum means scholarship – 60,000 scholarships
In this article, we provide extensive coverage of the three types of scholarships on offer in the MOMA scheme, important dates to remember, the detailed application process with eligibility criteria, MOMA Scholarship list, following a selection process, scholarship renewal steps, rewards given by this scholarship, important questions regarding this scholarship, etc.
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MOMA Scholarship 2020 – Overview
| Provided by | Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA) |
| Scholarship Name | MOMA Scholarship |
| Eligible Standards | Passed final examination with 50% |
| Scholarship Amount | Maximum reward upto INR 30,000 per year |
| Official website | scholarships.gov.in |
| Helpdesk No. | 011- 24364272 |
MOMA Scholarship List
There are three types of scholarships provided by MOMA. The salient features of each of these scholarships are listed below:
Pre-Matric Scholarships
- Minimum reward of INR 600 per month starting at the basic level.
- Family income must not be more than INR 1 lakhs
- Minimum score in the previous qualifying exam should be 50% and more.
Post-Matric Scholarships
- Students from class 11th till Ph.D. can apply.
- Family income must not be more than INR 2 lakhs
- Minimum score in the previous qualifying exam should be 50% and more.
- Reward shall be close to INR 10,000 per year and additional maintenance charges awarded up to INR 1200 every month.
Merit-cum-means Scholarship
- Only for students who want to take up professional/technical courses at graduation/post-graduation level.
- INR 20,000 per year is the reward given out.
- Family income must not be more than INR 2.5 lakhs
- Minimum score in the previous qualifying exam should be 50% and more.
MOMA Scholarship – Important Dates
| Name of event | Important Dates |
| Official announcement of scholarships | July of every year |
| Pre-matric scholarships | Mid of November every year |
| Post-matric scholarships | Mid of November every year |
| Merit-cum-means scholarships | Mid of November every year |
MOMA Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria
All minority students studying in India in educational institutions (government/ private) that are recognized by the government (state/ central) are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Based on their level of education and the kind of scholarship they intend to apply, the eligibility criteria vary. Below is the list of conditions that follow for each scholarship:
For Pre-matric scholarships
- Students must be studying in schools, from class 1 up till class 10th only.
- In the previous exam conducted, the prospective student must have attained a minimum of 50% marks.
- The family’s annual income should be less than INR 1 lakhs.
For post-matric scholarships
- Only students studying in class 11th and 12th can apply.
- Students enrolled in technical/vocational courses like ITI/ industrial training (class 11th and 12th level only) in association with NCVT centers etc. can apply.
- Polytechnic students can apply.
- In the previous exam conducted, the prospective student must have attained a minimum of 50% marks.
- Family’s annual income should be less than INR 2 lakhs.
For merit-cum-means scholarship
- Students enrolled in technical or professional courses only can apply.
- Courses could be at the graduate/post-graduate level.
- In the previous exam conducted, the prospective student must have attained a minimum of 50% marks.
- Family’s annual income should be less than INR 2.5 lakhs.
MOMA Scholarship Application Process – How to Apply?
All applications for MOMA have to be applied ONLINE via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The detailed steps to apply for these scholarships are enlisted below:
- As a fresh applicant, a student has first to register himself on the NSP portal.
- Candidates have to provide basic information for registration.
- Based on the domicile of the candidate, the applicant ID of the student is generated. This applicant Id is the login Id for the NSP portal.
- Set a password as per your preferences.
- An OTP shall be sent to your registered contact details.
- Log into the NSP portal again with the received OTP to validate your identity.
- Go to the ‘Scholarship portal’ and check out the right kind of scholarship according to your credentials.
- Fill in all details in the scholarship application form.
- Cross check and verify details for correctness.
- SUBMIT the form.
- Save/take a print copy of the acknowledgment received.
Special instructions for filling up bank details
- In the area for selecting a bank where the candidate holds an account, select your bank from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the bank account number, band address, bank branch name, IFSC code, and other details.
- Enter the respective KYC status of your bank account in the application form at the right place.
- Make sure all details are entered correctly and validate.
Required Documents for MOMA Scholarship
- Aadhaar card
- Family income certificate
- Caste certificate
- Bank passbook
- Photo of candidate
- Last year mark sheets
- Domicile certificate
MOMA Scholarship – Selection Process
The selection criteria for each of the scholarships have been listed in accordance with the rules laid down by MOMA in its stipulations. Based on the selection criteria the authorities follow for these scholarships, candidates are selected for availing grants at various levels. Some of the important criteria for selection are:
Pre-matric scholarships
- The selection committee looks into the economic condition of the applicant.
- When more than one applicant with a similar background has applied, then the older candidate gets selected for this scholarship.
Post-matric scholarship
- Selection of candidates for this scholarship is dependent on the financial conditions of the candidate.
- In the case of similar candidates with relatively the same backgrounds, the older candidates are given more preference.
Merit-cum-means scholarship
- As the name suggests, merit is the greatest factor is selecting candidates for this scholarship.
- The marks of the last exam attempted are taken into consideration.
- For state-level selections, candidates are given more priority during selection if they are basically from government listed educational institutions.
MOMA Scholarship – Renewal Process
All those candidates who have successfully received the scholarship for the current year need to compulsorily renew if for the forthcoming years till the completion of their course. The important points and criteria for candidates to get their scholarship renewed are given below:
- Candidates should continue to pursue the same course opted in the previous year in the next academic session too.
- At least 50% marks to be scored in the previous year to continue to avail scholarship for the next year.
Candidates have to present the renewal application form together with supporting documents and result sheets of the previous year to renew the scholarship for the current year.
MOMA Scholarship – Benefits and Rewards
The various perks and grants received through these scholarships cover various kinds of fees that students are entitled to. Some of the fees that these scholarship covers are listed under here:
- Admission fee
- Course fee
- Maintenance fee. [maintenance fee is offered only for 10 months in a year]
The scholarship wise break up of rewards and benefits is listed under here:
Pre-matric scholarships Rewards
- For classes 1 to 5: Maintenance allowance of INR 100 per month for day scholars is granted.
- For classes 6 to 10:
- Admission fee: INR 500 per annum for both day scholars and hostel residents.
- Tuition fee: INR 350 per month for both day scholars and hostel residents.
- Maintenance allowance: INR 600 per month [ for hostel residents] and INR 100 per month [ for day scholars]
Post Matric scholarships Rewards
- For class 11 and 12 students: INR 7000 per annum covering admission and tuition fee for both day scholars and hostel residents.
- For technical and vocational courses of 11th and 12th level: INR 10,000 per annum covering admission and tuition fee for both day scholars and hostel residents.
- For UG and PG level courses: INR 3000 per annum covering admission and tuition fee for both day scholars and hostel residents.
- For classes 11 and 12th [vocational and technical courses] – Maintenance allowance of INR 380 every month for hostel residents and INR 230 per month for day scholars.
- UG and PG level courses other than technical and professional courses: Maintenance allowance of INR 570 every month for hostel residents and INR 300 per month for day scholars.
- For Mphil and Ph.D. courses, Maintenance allowance of INR 1200 every month for hostel residents and INR 550 per month for day scholars.
Merit-cum-means scholarship Rewards
- For graduation and post-graduation courses [technical and professional courses only], course fee support of INR 20,000 for both day scholars and hostel residents is offered.
- Maintenance allowance of INR 1000 every month for hostel residents and INR 500 per month for day scholars.
MOMA Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions
- If a student is enrolled in certificate courses, can he apply for post-matric scholarships?
NO. If the course duration is less than a year, then such enrolled students can’t apply for post-matric scholarships.
- What are the basic details that the candidate needs to know while registering on the NSP portal?
Details like Aadhaar number, academic details, school/ college registration number, bank details and domicile details.
- What kind of details is requested in the scholarship application form?
Applicant’s full name, Date of birth in the correct format, e-mail ID, Photo Id, mobile number, and address details shall be requested.
- What is the need to provide KYC status in the scholarship application form?
For transparent and easy disbursal of scholarship amount, the KYC status needs to be mentioned in the application form.
- If a candidate does not own a bank account, but a parent has the bank account in his name, can the candidate provide the same bank account number?
No. Preferably, the account number should be in the candidate (applicant’s) name only.
Contact Details of MOMA Scholarship
Address: 11th floor, Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhavan,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Contact Number: 011- 24364272
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