Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) provides a range of scholarships for students, including merit-based, need-based, and category-specific options. These scholarships aim to support academic excellence and financial assistance for deserving students. Key scholarships include the AMU Merit Scholarship, Financial Assistance Scheme, and category-specific awards.

1. University Merit Scholarships

• Eligibility:
  • Open to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines.
  • Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
  • Family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Varies based on the course and financial need.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are typically accepted in October each year.
  • Students must submit a personal letter, bio-data with parent details, mark sheets, and an income certificate affidavit.
• Note:
  • Scholarships are renewable annually, subject to maintaining a minimum of 60% marks.

2. Donor Scholarships

• Eligibility:
  • Specific criteria vary depending on the donor's requirements.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Amounts vary based on the donor's specifications.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are accepted in October each year.
  • Required documents include a personal letter, bio-data, mark sheets, and an income certificate affidavit.
• Note:
  • Details of available donor scholarships are updated annually.

3. Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

• Eligibility:
  • For students from minority communities pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs.
  • Must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Monthly fellowship of ₹25,000 for the first two years, increased to ₹28,000 for the next three years.
  • Annual contingency grant of ₹10,000.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.

4. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Students

• Eligibility:
  • For SC/ST students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs.
  • Must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Monthly fellowship of ₹25,000 for the first two years, increased to ₹28,000 for the next three years.
  • Annual contingency grant of ₹10,000.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.

5. Post-Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates

• Eligibility:
  • For SC/ST candidates who have completed their Ph.D.
  • Must have secured at least 60% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Monthly fellowship of ₹50,000.
  • Annual contingency grant of ₹1 lakh.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.

6. Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)

• Eligibility:
  • For students pursuing Ph.D. in Science and Technology.
  • Must have secured at least 70% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Year 1: ₹70,000 per month
  • Year 2: ₹70,000 per month
  • Year 3: ₹75,000 per month
  • Year 4: ₹80,000 per month
  • Year 5: ₹80,000 per month
  • Annual research grant of ₹2 lakh.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are submitted through the PMRF portal.

7. U.P. Government Scholarships

• Eligibility:
  • For students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Specific eligibility criteria vary based on the scholarship scheme.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Amounts vary based on the specific scholarship scheme.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are submitted through the Uttar Pradesh Government Scholarship Portal.

Important Notes:

• Application Deadlines:
  • Scholarship applications are generally accepted in October each year.
• Required Documents:
  • Personal letter
  • Bio-data with parent details
  • Mark sheets of previous examinations
  • Income certificate affidavit
• Renewal:
  • Many scholarships are renewable annually, subject to maintaining the required academic performance.