A large variety of scholarships are available by the Indian Government which is available on the basis of merit cum means that means the scholarships are provided to candidates who are currently doing very well in their academic studies. The students who are struggling financially are benefited through the MCM Scholarship available by the Indian Government. You will have to follow the step-by-step application procedure and the eligibility criteria needed to apply for the scholarship scheme. In this article, we have mentioned each and every detail regarding the scholarship.
What Is MCM Scholarship 2024?
Merit cum means scholarships are provided by the Government of India and also some of the private organizations of some countries. You can apply for the MCM Scholarship according to your needs and wants based on the course that you are taking and also based on the monetary expense of your course. Make sure that you follow the eligibility criteria before applying for a specific scholarship. You have to apply for the scholarship based on the application period of the scholarship
Details Of MCM Scholarship
| Name | MCM Scholarship 2024 |
| Launched by | Indian Government and private organizations |
| Objective | Monetary help to the candidates |
| Beneficiaries | Candidates of India |
| Official site | MCM |
Government-funded MCM Scholarship
The following Government-funded scholarships are available for the people to apply from in this organization:-
| Scholarship Name | Provider’s Name |
| Merit cum Means Scholarship for BPL students, Kerala | Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Government of Kerala |
| Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/ Minority Students, Delhi | Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Open Merit Scholarships for EBC Students, Maharashtra | School Education Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra | Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal | Government of West Bengal |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | AICTE, Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) |
| Mukhya Mantri Hamari Beti Yojna, Rajasthan | Directorate of Secondary Education, Rajasthan |
| Merit-cum-Means Minority Scholarship Scheme, Haryana | Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana |
Important Dates
| Scholarship Name | Tentative Date |
| Merit cum Means Scholarship for BPL students, Kerala | January |
| Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/ Minority Students, Delhi | January-February |
| Open Merit Scholarships for EBC Students, Maharashtra | December-January |
| Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra | December-January |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students | January |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | November-December |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal | October-November |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | July-October |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) | September-October |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | September-October |
| Mukhya Mantri Hamari Beti Yojna, Rajasthan | September-October |
| Merit-cum-Means Minority Scholarship Scheme, Haryana | February |
Merit cum Means Scholarship for BPL students, Kerala
Offered by the State Government of Kerala, this MCM scholarship is a state scholarship that is meant for those meritorious and needy students of Kerala who live below the poverty line. Under this merit cum means scholarship scheme, the selected students receive financial assistance to complete their studies. Scholarship registration can be done by obtaining the scholarship application form from the Principals of their respective schools to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicant must be studying in a government and government-aided higher secondary school and belong to BPL category; must have scored high grades in secondary school or equivalent; the attendance percentage must be at least 70%; in case of disabled candidate, his/her disability should be at least 40%.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- INR 5,000
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students, Delhi
This MCM scholarship is a state government scholarship started to financially support bright students who belong to the underprivileged class. The selected students receive maintenance allowance and other benefits to complete their higher studies. The scholarship registration can be done online through the E-district portal of the Delhi Government.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicants must be the domiciles of Delhi and belong to SC/ST/OBC/Minority category; must be pursuing UG/PG courses from recognised educational institutions and have scored at least 60% marks in the previous academic exam; annual family income must not exceed INR 2 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Up to INR 1,860 as maintenance allowance as per the level of study and other benefits
Open Merit Scholarships for EBC Students, Maharashtra
The main objective of this merit cum means scholarship provided by the Government of Maharashtra is to financially help meritorious and economically backward students to complete their education. Interested candidates can apply online for this state scholarship through the Maharashtra Government’s official portal, MahaDBT.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicants must have passed SSC exam with at least 50% marks in a single attempt; annual family income must not be more than INR 30,000 from all sources.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- A scholarship amount of up to INR 1,600 per annum
Eklavya Scholarship, Maharashtra
Eklavya scholarship is a government scholarship that offers monetary support to graduate students of Maharashtra so that they could complete their education. The eligible candidates can do scholarship registration online through the official website of MahaDBT.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The candidate must belong to Maharashtra and have taken admission in a PG programme; must have scored at least 60% (Arts/Commerce/Law) or 70% (Science) in graduation; annual family income must not exceed INR 75,000.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- INR 5,000
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students is a UGC initiative that offers financial assistance to meritorious and needy students to help them pursue higher studies such as MPhil and Ph.D. Eligible candidates can do scholarship registration online for this national scholarship through the official site of UGC.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicants must have cleared CBSE/NTA-UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET examination; they must belong to minority communities that include Muslim, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist, Christian and Jain; must be registered in MPhil/PhD courses as a regular & full-time student; annual family income must not be more than INR 6 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Stipend up to INR 28,000 and other benefits
National Means Cum Merit Scholarship
Offered by the Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, this MCM scholarship is meant for those brilliant students who come from economically weaker sections of society. This national scholarship aims to encourage them to continue their education at the secondary level so as to reduce the drop-out rate. Also, the students need to appear for the selection test conducted in each State/UT. The scholarship registration can be done online through the National Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicant must be the students of class 9 and have secured at least 55% marks in class 8 and class 7 (5% marks relaxation for SC/ST); annual family income must not exceed INR 1.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- INR 6,000 per annum
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities, West Bengal
This MCM scholarship is meant for those meritorious students of West Bengal who belong to the underprivileged class of society. Monthly financial assistance of up to INR 8,000 is provided to the selected candidates under this state scholarship scheme. The interested candidates can do scholarship registration online for this merit cum means scholarship through the official website of West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- Applicants must have domicile of West Bengal and are studying in WB only; must have acquired at least 75% marks in class 10/12 in case studying at higher secondary level/diploma/UG level or at least 53% marks in graduation if pursuing PG course; annual income must not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- A scholarship amount of up to INR 8,000
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Offered by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, this national scholarship supports those meritorious students who come from economically weaker sections of the society, thus, requiring financial assistance to pursue higher education. Interested candidates can apply online for this MCM scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicant must be a regular student studying engineering/medical courses; must be above the 80th percentile of successful students in relevant stream in class 12 for exam board or equivalent; annual family income must not exceed INR 8 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per annum till the completion of the course
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
This MCM scholarship comes under the ambit of MOMA Scholarships which are provided by the Ministry of Minority. Under this national scholarship scheme, poor but meritorious students belonging to minority communities get monetary support to complete their studies. The scholarship registration can be done online through the National Scholarship Portal, a government scholarship portal.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The candidates who have been admitted to technical/professional courses at UG/PG level must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final exam; annual family income must not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- A scholarship amount of up to INR 20,000 per annum
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
Initiated to encourage girl students to take up technical courses, this national scholarship offers a scholarship of up to INR 30,000 to eligible girl candidates. This AICTE scholarship is generally active during the months of September and October. A total of 4,000 scholarships are disbursed every year under this scholarship scheme. The candidates who wish to apply for this scholarship can do so online through the official website of AICTE.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- Girl candidates who have taken admission in the 1st year of Diploma/Degree programme of an AICTE approved institution during the current academic year; annual family income must not exceed INR 8 lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- A tuition fee of INR 30,000 or actual tuition fee amount, whichever is less
Mukhya Mantri Hamari Beti Yojna, Rajasthan
Offered by the Government of Rajasthan, this state scholarship is meant for meritorious and needy girl students who belong to the Rajasthan state. Under this MCM scholarship, three brilliant candidates from each district of Rajasthan are selected to receive financial assistance to pursue higher studies.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- Girl students having the domicile of Rajasthan and belonging to BPL family can apply; must be enrolled in a government school and have secured 75% marks in class 10 exam; can be the first rank holder in her district.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- A scholarship amount of up to INR 25,000
Merit-cum-Means Minority Scholarship Scheme, Haryana
This merit cum means scholarship assists students of minority communities with financial support so that they could pursue a professional/technical course. Started with the objective to help meritorious and needy students, 257 scholarships are disbursed every year to eligible students. The scholarship registration can be done through the state scholarship portal.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicant must be from a minority community; have taken admission in a professional/technical course at a recognised university/institution; annual family income must not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be provided to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Financial assistance
Private-Funded MCM Scholarship
The following private funded scholarships are available for the people by the organization:-
| Scholarship Name | Provider’s Name |
| Bhajan Lal Scholarship | Bhajan Global Impact Foundation |
| CCL Ke Lal and CCL Ki Laadli Scholarship, Jharkhand | Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) |
| Sarla Devi Scholarship | Dharampal Satyapal Charitable Trust |
| Foundation for Excellence Scholarship | Foundation For Excellence (FFE) |
| Nurture Merit cum Means Scholarship | Buddy4Study |
| South Indian Bank (SIB) Scholarship Scheme | South Indian Bank Ltd |
| Muthoot M George Higher Education Scholarship | The Muthoot Group |
| Yashad-Sumedha Scholarship Programme | Sumedha and Hindustan Zinc Limited, Udaipur |
| Vijayalakshmi R.L. Jalappa Scholarship | Smt. Vijayalakshmi R.L. Jalappa Education Foundation |
| Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme | Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation |
| IndusInd Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | IndusInd Foundation |
| North South Foundation (NSF) Scholarship | North South Foundation based in Illinois, US |
Important Dates
| Scholarship Name | Tentative Date |
| Bhajan Lal Scholarship | January-March |
| CCL Ke Lal and CCL Ki Laadli Scholarship, Jharkhand | January |
| Sarla Devi Scholarship | January-March |
| Foundation for Excellence Scholarship | October-December |
| Nurture Merit cum Means Scholarship | June-December |
| South Indian Bank (SIB) Scholarship Scheme | November-December |
| Muthoot M George Higher Education Scholarship | November |
| Yashad-Sumedha Scholarship Programme | August-September |
| Vijayalakshmi R.L. Jalappa Scholarship | September |
| Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme | August-September |
| IndusInd Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | August-September |
| North South Foundation (NSF) Scholarship | October |
Bhajan Lal Scholarship Details
Started by the Bhajan Global Impact Foundation (BGIF), this merit cum means scholarship is a national scholarship that offers financial support to meritorious and needy students so as to help them fund their education. This scholarship can be applied online through the official website of the Bhajan Global Impact Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Environment or related subjects; must have an offer of admission at a recognised university in India/abroad in a discipline related to Environment.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Full/partial tuition fee, living, travel and research expenses
CCL Ke Lal and CCL Ki Laadli Scholarship, Jharkhand
Offered by Central Coalfields Limited, a Miniratna company, CCL Ke Lal and CCL Ki Laadli Scholarship of Jharkhand provides educational assistance to deserving and needy students. This MCM scholarship offers free boarding, lodging, schooling and coaching as scholarship benefits to the eligible candidates. The application for this scholarship can be downloaded from the official site of Central Coalfields Limited and submitted at the CCL office after completion.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The applicants must be the domiciles of Jharkhand and have passed class 10 in the current academic year with at least 80% marks from CBSE/ICSE or 70% from JAC board; annual family income must not exceed INR 6 Lakh; the applicants must be residing within 25 kilometres of CCL command area.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Free boarding, lodging, schooling and coaching, etc.
Sarla Devi Scholarship
Sarla Devi is a state scholarship that is meant for meritorious students of Delhi NCR who belong to the economically underprivileged class. This scholarship allows students to continue their education in subjects of their choice. For scholarship registration, visit the Sarla Devi Scholarship application link through the Buddy4Study website.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- Applicants who are pursuing MBBS/Engineering/Nursing must have secured 75% marks in class 12 (Science stream) & have an annual family income not more than INR 4.5 Lakh; those who are studying a degree in LLB, Psychology or Mass communication must have scored at least 75% marks in class 12 (Arts/Commerce/Science stream) and have annual family income not more than INR 4.5 Lakh; those students studying CA/CS must have obtained 80% marks in class 12 (Arts/Commerce/Science stream) and have annual family income not more than INR 4.5 lakh; those drop-out students who wish to pursue a vocational course for employability and have an annual family income of INR 4.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- A scholarship amount of up to INR 75,000
Foundation for Excellence Scholarship
This national scholarship offers monetary help to those meritorious and needy students who enrolled for medical/engineering courses. The interested candidates can do online scholarship registration through the official website of Foundation for Excellence.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The applicants must have taken admission through general/open merit rank of state/national level entrance examination in 1st year of BE, B.Tech, MBBS or 5-year Integrated M.Tech dual degree program in the current academic year; must have scored at least 70% marks in class 12; annual family income must not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Financial assistance and other benefits as per the need of the selected students
Nurture Merit cum Means Scholarship
This scholarship is provided to brilliant and underprivileged students who are pursuing graduation. Under this MCM scholarship, students receive financial help to complete their studies without worrying about monetary constraints. Eligible students can do scholarship registration for this national scholarship through the official website of Buddy4Study.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- Applicants must be pursuing graduation and scored at least 75% or above in the last exam taken; annual family income must not exceed INR 2 lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Financial assistance as per the need of the students
South Indian Bank (SIB) Scholarship Scheme
This state scholarship is announced every year during the month of November or December. It is meant for those disadvantaged students of Kerala who despite having merit are not able to continue their education due to financial constraints. This scholarship can be applied online through the official scholarship page of South Indian Bank.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The interested candidates must have passed class 12 from government higher secondary school in Kerala with a score of at least 85%; must have taken admission in UG course in Kerala; annual family income must not be more than INR 1 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Reimbursement of 100% of the tuition fee and a monthly allowance of INR 4000 towards hostel/subsistence expenses
Muthoot M George Higher Education Scholarship
Muthoot is a national scholarship that aims to encourage meritorious students by providing financial help to pursue higher education without worrying about monetary hurdles. Students can do scholarship registration through the official scholarship page of Muthoot M George Higher Education Scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The applicant must be a college level student pursuing MBBS, B Tech, B Com or BSc Nursing course by qualifying relevant entrance exams; must have scored at least 80% marks in class 12; annual family income must not be more than INR 2 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Financial assistance as per the merit and need of the candidate
Yashad-Sumedha Scholarship Programme
This is a merit cum means scholarship which offers a scholarship amount of INR 20,000 per annum to students of Rajasthan. Under this scholarship scheme, selected students receive the benefits until they graduate, provided they maintain first-division marks. Scholarship registration can be done by submitting the completed form to the office of Sumedha in Rajasthan.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- Students must be studying in 1st semester of B.Tech. degree of a government college must be a permanent resident of Udaipur, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, and Ajmer districts of Rajasthan, must have secured at least 75% marks in senior secondary exam, annual family income must not exceed INR 2.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- INR 20,000 per annum till four years of B.Tech. program
Vijayalakshmi R.L. Jalappa Scholarship
Offered by a Bengaluru-based Trust, the main objective of this scholarship is to provide monetary help to meritorious and needy students so that they can pursue higher education. This scholarship is mostly for those students who live in and around Bengaluru. Interested candidates can apply by submitting the completed application form to the Secretary of Smt. Vijayalakshmi R L Jalappa Education Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The candidate must be from the Arya Idiga community and reside in Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Ramanagara, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Tumkur, Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Chitradurga, Davanagere or Bellary district; must be pursuing PUC, Diploma, ITI, graduation, and post-graduation and have scored at least 60% cut off percentage; the family must BPL card holder.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Financial assistance until the completion of the course
Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme
This is a merit cum means scholarship which offers a scholarship amount of up to INR 50,000 to class 12 passed needy and meritorious students. Interested candidates can apply by downloading the application form, filling it and submitting the completed form through email or post at the office of Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The candidate must have scored at least 90% marks in class 12 and have taken admitted as a regular student in a government-recognized institution through a competitive exam; annual family income must not exceed INR 3.5 Lakh.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Tuition fee up to INR 50,000 or actual tuition fee (whichever is less)
IndusInd Foundation Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
This scholarship is a national scholarship that offers an amount of up to INR 1500 per month to needy meritorious students who have passed class 12 and have secured admission in a regular degree program. Scholarship registration can be done by submitting the completed scholarship form at the office of the IndusInd Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- Students who have passed class 12 in the current academic year with a minimum of 85% marks (aggregate), must have taken admitted to a regular degree course at a recognized university in India.
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- Up to INR 1,500 per month
North South Foundation (NSF) Scholarship
North South Foundation (NSF) Scholarship offers a scholarship amount of up to INR 25,000 to meritorious students who have passed class 12. Under this scholarship scheme, those students who want to pursue a career in engineering, medicine, or a 3-year polytechnic diploma in engineering can avail of scholarship benefits. Interested candidates can apply online through the official scholarship page of the North South Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- Students among the top 100% in classes 10 & 12 & CET/JET ranking in their respective states, must have taken admitted into a professional course like Engineering, Medical, Dental, Polytechnic, B.Sc (Agriculture), B.V.Sc, etc., of a government or government-aided college, the annual family income must not exceed INR 90,000
Award Details
The following awards will be given to the candidates in this scholarship:-
- An annual scholarship of up to INR 25,000