This page lists 2 fellowships for minority students for the 2026-27 session (1 central government, 1 state government), among them MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka and Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students. Each scheme's page gives the amount, who can apply and how, from the scheme's own official notice, and says when it was last checked.
Every scheme on this page 2
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, KarnatakaGovernment of Karnataka, Directorate of Minorities | Minority students in full-time MPhil or PhD at a government recognised institution | Rs. 10,000 a month | 30 Nov 2023 Closed |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority StudentsMinistry of Minority Affairs, Government of India (implemented through the University Grants Commission) | Closed since 2022-23. Was for minority students doing full-time M.Phil or PhD. | Rs. 25,000 a month | Discontinued |
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