Is it permissible to avail scholarships from the government for studies which are based on merit?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
(Fatwa: 29/29/SD=10/1435)
Scholarship is a kind of reward given by the government. According to Shariah it is lawful to avail it.
Allah knows Best!
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband