Girls have outscored the boys in obtaining the Post-matric Scholarships from the Ministry of Minority Affairs. As per the latest figures available with the Ministry of Minority Affairs, during the Financial Year just ended (i.e., 2010-11) the Ministry provided 5.25 lakh Post-matric Scholarships (though the target fixed was 4 lakh) - of which 51% are girl students! As per the general guidelines for the said Scheme, 30% Scholarships are reserved for the girl students.
Post-matric Scholarship Scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs is provided to the students from class XI up to Ph.D. belonging to the Minority communities. The scheme was launched in the year 2007-08 and a cumulative total of 11.08 lakh scholarships have been awarded till 31st March 2011.
The target for the current FY 2011-12 is 4.50 lakh fresh scholarships and a budget of Rs. 450 crore has been allocated for the scheme.
Post-matric Scholarship Scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs is provided to the students from class XI up to Ph.D. belonging to the Minority communities. The scheme was launched in the year 2007-08 and a cumulative total of 11.08 lakh scholarships have been awarded till 31st March 2011.
The target for the current FY 2011-12 is 4.50 lakh fresh scholarships and a budget of Rs. 450 crore has been allocated for the scheme.
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