Government Shemes
The Karnataka Minority Welfare Department offers various scholarship schemes to support students from minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Parsis. Here are some of the key scholarship programs:
1.Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students
- Eligibility: Students from minority communities studying in classes 1 to 10.
- Benefits: Financial assistance for admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance allowance.
- IncomeCriteria: Annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
2. Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students
- Eligibility: Students from minority communities studying in classes 11 and above, including professional and technical courses.
- Benefits: Covers admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance allowance.
- Income Criteria: Annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh.
3. Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses
- Eligibility: Minority students pursuing professional and technical courses at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
- Benefits: Financial assistance for course fees and maintenance allowance.
- Income Criteria: Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
4. Minorities Morarji Desai Residential Schools – Overview
- Classes Offered: 6th to 10th Standard
- Facilities Provided (Free of Cost):
- Boarding facility – ₹1750 per month (10 months)
- Free accommodation
- Free uniforms, shoes, socks
- Free textbooks and stationery
- Other essential amenities
5. Special Incentive for Minority B.Ed. & D.Ed. Students
- Amount: ₹25,000 per year (up to ₹50,000)
- Eligibility: Karnataka domicile, enrolled in NCTE/DSERT recognized courses, income below ₹6 lakh, 50% marks, no backlogs
- Documents: Admission proof, fee receipt, income & caste certificates, marksheets
- Apply at: gokdom.kar.nic.in
6. ₹2 Lakh Incentive for Minority Students in IITs, IIMs & Top Institutes
- Amount: ₹2,00,000 one-time
- Eligibility: Karnataka domicile, studying full-time in IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS, IISc, etc.
- Apply at: gokdom.kar.nic.in
7. National Overseas Scholarship – Karnataka
- Purpose: Master’s degree abroad in QS Top 500 universities
- Amount: ₹20 Lakhs (income ≤ ₹6L), ₹10 Lakhs (income ₹6–15L)
- Eligibility: Karnataka domicile, minority community, admission to QS Top 500 university
- Apply at: gokdom.kar.nic.in
8. Vidyasiri Scheme – Food & Accommodation Support
- Amount: ₹1,500/month for 10 months
- Eligibility: Minority students (PUC to Ph.D.), living >5 km from college, in rural areas
- Not for: Students residing in BBMP/city limits or in government hostels
- Apply at: gokdom.kar.nic.in
9. Jain Development Scheme
- Purpose: Renovation/repair of Jain Basadis (temples)
- Assistance: Up to 50% of cost, max ₹10 Lakhs
- Eligibility: Temple must be registered, site in name of management, proper estimates required
10. Christian Development Program
- Church Renovation: Up to ₹10 Lakhs
- Community Halls: Up to ₹100 Lakhs in district HQs, ₹50 Lakhs in other areas
- Purpose: Promote social, educational, and economic development of Christians