Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) Scholarship for Girls is a scholarship that financially supports minority girls studying in classes 9 to 12 in India. The scholarship is specifically meant for girls from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities. The aim is to reduce dropout rates and encourage girls to continue higher studies. The scholarship does not require any entrance exam. Selection is based on academic marks and family income.

Eligibility requirements:

• The applicant must be a girl student belonging to a minority community.

• She must be studying in class 9, 10, 11, or 12 in a recognized school.

• She must have scored at least 50% marks in the previous class.

• The annual family income must not be more than ₹2,00,000.

• The student must have a valid school/college ID and bank account.

Benefits given:

• The scholarship amount ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹12,000 per year depending on the class.

• The amount is usually transferred directly to the student's bank account.

• No exam, no interview, and no bond is required.

Documents required:

• Minority community certificate or self-declaration

• Income certificate

• Aadhaar card

• Marksheet of last passed class

• School bonafide certificate

• Bank account passbook copy

• Passport size photograph

Important Dates

Opening Date: 12-Nov-2025 10:27 PM

Closing Date: 12-Nov-2025 10:27 PM