Now, minority students can apply online for scholarships

Chandigarh, September 8

Online applications have been sought from eligible students for pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means based scholarships for youth belonging to minorities of Punjab. The eligible candidates can apply online till October 31.

Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson for the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities said the youth belonging to Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain and Christian communities in the state could avail the benefits of these schemes for 2020-2021.

Students who have secured at least 50 per cent marks in the previous examination will be eligible for the scholarship, the spokesperson stated. Students can apply at www.scholarships.gov.in or www.minorityaffairs.gov.in or through National Scholarship App on mobile phone. — TNS