Different Minority welfare, Meritorious Scholarships Under Government of Kerala

Know the various scholarships offered by the Government of Kerala to students from Religious Minority communities, Economically backward families who have obtained high marks and are eligible for higher education.

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Different Minority welfare, Meritorious Scholarships Under Government of Kerala

Minority welfare Scholarships under Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala.

As a part of the implementation of Justice Rajindar Sachar Committee Report, and consequent to Paloli Muhammed Kutty Committee report a Minority Cell was constituted under General Administration Department Kerala Government Secretariat, during April 2008. Subsequently, a Minority Welfare Department was constituted in the State.

The Government of Kerala has introduced various scholarships awarded to meritorious students of outstanding performance in the education sector as well as to the students of socially and economically backward categories. This project envisages the development and implementation of a web-enabled scholarship management system to facilitate the Directorate of Minority Welfare for an efficient, foolproof system for the selection of the students and also do the disbursements.

Minority welfare Scholarships

1. C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship (CHMS)
2. ITC Fee Reimbursement (ITCF)
3. CA/ICWA CMA /CS Scholarship (IWCS)
4. Civil Service Fee Reimbursement (CSFR)
5. Prof.Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS)
6. Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS)
7. APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK)
8. Urdu Scholarship (URDU)

Meritorious Scholarships under Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala

The Government of Kerala has introduced various scholarships awarded to meritorious students of outstanding performance in the education sector as well as to the students of socially and economically backward categories. The Higher Education Department of the Government of Kerala is entrusted with the responsibility of selection and disbursement of various scholarships to Higher Secondary, Under Graduate, and Post Graduate Streams.

Scholarships for students under socially and economically backward categories

1. Post Matric Scholarship For Minorities - NSP (PMS)
2. Central Sector Scholarship - NSP (CSS)
3. State Merit Scholarship - DCE (SMS)
4. District Merit Scholarship - DCE (DMS)
5. Merit Scholarship to the Children of School Teachers - DCE (MSCT)
6. Hindi Scholarship - DCE (HS)
7. Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship -DCE (MNS)
8. Sanskrit Scholarship - DCE (SSE)
9. Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship - DCE (SJMS)
10. MGS Renewal (MGS)
11. Blind/PH Scholarship - DCE (BPHFC)
12. Music Fine Arts Scholarship - DCE (MFAS)
13. Scholarship for dependent of Jawans - DCE (JS)
14. ASPIRE Scholarship - DCE (ASPR)
15. Post Matric Scholarship For Disabilities - NSP (PMSD)

More State and Central Scholarships and Websites list

Scholarships Name	Website
Prematric OEC Scholarship	scholarship.itschool.gov.in
AABY Scholarship	chiak.org
Vidya Sammunnathi Scholarships	kswcfc.org
OEC Prematric Scholarship	bcdd.kerala.gov.in
Overseas Scholarship for OBCs
OBC Prematric Scholarship
OBC Post Matric Scholarships
Plus Two Scholarship- Draft List of Candidates	ksbcdc.com
Kerala State backward Classes Development Corporation Ltd. Scholarship scheme
Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Karyakram	vidyalakshmi.co.in
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child for PG Programs	ugc.ac.in
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child For PG Programs
Merit cum Means (MCM) Scholarships Renewal	dtekerala.gov.in momascholarship.gov.in
MCM Scholarship

C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship (CHMS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Under Graduates: Rs. 5,000/Year
• Post Graduates: Rs. 6,000/Year
• Professional Courses: Rs. 7,000/Year
• Hostel Stipend: Rs. 13,000/Year

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Latin, Converted Christian community and should be a native of Kerala.
2. Should be a GIRL student studying for Graduation or Higher courses in Govt./ Aided Institution.
3. Students who got admission to Self-financing colleges from merit seats are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.
4. Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying Examination.
5. Family Annual income should not exceed 8 Lakhs.
6. Those who apply for a Hostel stipend should be staying in recognized hostels.
7. Those who are eligible for hostel stipend will not be eligible for scholarships.

Click here to: Apply for C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship (CHMS)

ITC Fee Reimbursement (ITCF) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• 2 Year Course : Rs.20,000/-
• 1 Year Course : Rs.10,000/-

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, Jain community
2. Should be a native of Kerala
3. Family Annual income should not exceed 8 Lakhs.

Click here to: Apply for ITC Fee Reimbursement (ITCF)

CA/ICWA CMA /CS Scholarship (IWCS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Final Course: Rs.15,000/- per annum

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, Jain community
2. Should have scored 60 percentage or above in the qualifying Examination.
3. Should be a native of Kerala
4. Family Annual income should not exceed 8 Lakhs.

Click here to: Apply for CA/ICWA CMA /CS Scholarship (IWCS)

Civil Service Fee Reimbursement (CSFR) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Tuition Fee : Rs.20,000/-
• Hostel Fee : Rs.10,000/-

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, Jain community
2. Should study in Government approved institutions
3. Family Annual income should not exceed 8 Lakhs
4. Should be a native of Kerala

Click here to: Apply for Civil Service Fee Reimbursement (CSFR)

Prof.Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Degree Secured 80% : Rs.15,000
• PG Secured 75% : Rs.15000
• SSLC/Plus Two/VHSE :Full A Plus: Rs.10,000

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, Jain community
2. Family Annual income should not exceed 8 Lakhs
3. Should passed in Govt/Aided Schools
4. Should be a native of Kerala

Click here to: Apply for Prof.Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS)

Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) Eligibility Details

This scholarship is limited to Candidates who studying Nursing Diploma/Paramedical courses.

Scholarships Amount:

• Rs.15,000/year

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, Jains community
2. Family Annual income should not exceed 8 Lakhs
3. Should be a native of Kerala
4. Admission must be in merit seat

Click here to: Apply for Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS)

APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK) Eligibility Details

This scholarship is limited to Candidates who study 3 Year Diploma Courses in any of the Govt/Aided/Govt Approved self Financing Polytechnics.

Scholarships Amount:

• Rs.6,000/year

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, Jain community
2. Family-Annual income should not exceed 8 Lakhs
3. Should be a native of Kerala
4. Admission must be in merit seat
5. BPL Students will be given preference
6. Should study in Govt/Aided /Govt Approved self Financing Polytechnics

Click here to: Apply for APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK)

Urdu Scholarship (URDU) Eligibility Details

This Scholarship scholarship is awarded to students who have obtained A+ in all subjects in S.S.L.C (Urdu First Language), and Plus Two (Urdu Second Language). Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following website link.

Click here to: Apply for Urdu Scholarship (URDU)

Post Matric Scholarship For Minorities - NSP (PMS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• An amount equivalent to Admission and Course/Tuition Fee and Maintenance allowance, subjected to a maximum ceiling. See Instructions for details.

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should be the First Year student of
   • Plus Two/ UG/ PG/ Ph.D Course of Higher Secondary School/ College/ Institutes/ University, which is either a Govt/ Aided/Recognised Unaided Institution.
     OR
   • 11th Class/Technical/ Vocational Course of ITI/ITC Centres affiliated to NCVT.
     OR
   • Course, other than those listed under merit-cum-means scholarship scheme. The names of courses listed under Merit-cum-means scholarship are given in See Instructions for details.
2. Should belong to Minority Community (Muslim/ Christian/ Buddhists/ Sikh/ Zoroastrians or Parsis).
3. Should have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous Board/ University Examination.
4. The Annual Family Income should not exceed Rs. 2 Lakhs.
5. Should not be availing of any other Scholarship or Stipend.
6. Scholarships will not be given to more than two students in a family.
7. The scholarships will be sanctioned under the criterion laid down by the Central Government.

Click here to: Apply for Post Matric Scholarship For Minorities - NSP (PMS)

Central Sector Scholarship -NSP (CSS)

The Central Sector Scholarships are merit-cum-means scholarship scheme for those brilliant students who belong to economically disadvantaged families. To apply for Central Sector's merit-cum-means scholarship, the applicant must have an 80% or above-secured score in the relevant stream in the class 12 board exam.

Visit this link to Know and Apply for various Central Sector Scholarships.

State Merit Scholarship -DCE (SMS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Graduation Rs. 1250/- per annum (300 Nos)
• Post Graduation Rs. 1,500/- per annum (150 Nos.)

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should be a first-year student of Under Graduate or Post Graduate course in Govt/ Aided colleges or University Departments.
2. Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying Examination.
3. Family annual income should not exceed 1 Lakh. For Exemption of annual income based on merit, please see the notification.

Click here to: Apply for State Merit Scholarship -DCE (SMS)

District Merit Scholarship - DCE (DMS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Rs. 1,250/- per annum.

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should have scored A Plus in all subjects in the SSLC Examination March 2018, conducted by Board of Public Examinations, Kerala State.
2. Should be studying for Higher Secondary/ VHSC/ ITI/ Poly Technic Course.

Click here to: Apply for District Merit Scholarship -DCE (DMS)

Merit Scholarship to the Children of School Teachers -DCE (MSCT) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Plus One: Rs.50/P.M
• Under Graduate: Rs.50/P.M

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should be a First-year student of HSC/VHSC and under Graduate Course in Govt/Aided Arts and Science College
2. Son/Daughters of Primary/Secondary School Teachers

Click here to: Apply for Merit Scholarship to the Children of School Teachers -DCE (MSCT)

Hindi Scholarship -DCE (HS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Under Graduate:500/P.M(180Nos)
• Post Graduate: 1000/P.M(59 Nos)

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Candidates who has taken Hindi as a sub-subject in Degree Level and as a main subject in Bed/ Med/MA/MPhil/PhD are eligible for the Hindi Scholarship

Click here to: Apply for Hindi Scholarship -DCE (HS)

Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship - DCE (MNS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Rs. 125/per annum

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should be a first year girls student of HSC/VHSC and under graduate course in Govt/Aided Arts and science college.Should belong to forward of BPL family and backward community

Click here to: Apply for Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship - DCE (MNS)

Sanskrit Scholarship - DCE (SSE) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Under Graduate Rs.200/- PM 55 nos
• Post Graduate Rs.200/-PM 25 nos

Eligibility Conditions:

1. The first preference for the students those who are studying Sanskrit as the main subject and the next preference for the students who are studying Sanskrit as one of the subjects in the course.

Click here to: Apply for Sanskrit Scholarship - DCE (SSE)

Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship - DCE (SJMS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Rs. 10,000/- per annum.

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should be a first-year student of Under Graduate or Post Graduate course in Govt/ Aided colleges or University Departments.
2. Should belong to BPL family.
3. Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying Examination.

Click here to: Apply for Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship - DCE (SJMS)

MGS Renewal (MGS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount:

• Under Graduates: Rs. 5,000/- per annum (3,000 Nos).
• Post Graduates: Rs. 6,000/- per annum (1,000 Nos).
• Professional Courses: Rs. 7,000/- per annum (1,000 Nos).
• Hostel Stipend: Rs. 13,000/- per annum (2,000 Nos).

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Should belong to Muslim, Latin, Converted Christian community and should be a native of Kerala.
2. Should be a GIRL student studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in Govt./ Aided Institution.
3. students who got admission to Self-financing colleges from merit seats are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.
4. Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying Examination.
5. Family Annual income should not exceed 4.50 Lakhs.
6. Those who apply for a Hostel stipend should be staying in recognized hostels.
7. Those who are eligible for hostel stipend will not be eligible for scholarships.

Click here to: Apply for MGS Renewal (MGS)

Blind/PH Scholarship - DCE (BPHFC) Eligibility Details

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Blind/PH/Deaf students studying in:
   • Govt/Aided Arts and Science Colleges
   • Music Colleges
   • Govt/Aided Higher Secondary Schools
   • Vocational Higher Secondary Schools
2. Fee Charges for Blind students with family annual income below Rs. 2.5 lakhs
3. Hostel charges for all PH students who are hostellers and whose family annual income is below Rs. 4.5 lakhs/-
4. Boarding charges for all PH students who are day scholars and whose family annual income is below Rs. 4.5 lakhs

Click here to: Apply for Blind/PH Scholarship - DCE (BPHFC)

Music Fine Arts Scholarship - DCE (MFAS) Eligibility Details

Eligibility Conditions:

1. Students studying in:
   • Govt. Music Colleges and Govt.
   • Fine Arts Colleges

Click here to: Apply for Music Fine Arts Scholarship - DCE (MFAS)

Scholarship for dependent of Jawans - DCE (JS) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount: Details not available.

Eligibility Conditions: Details not available.

Click here to: Apply for Scholarship for dependent of Jawans - DCE (JS)

ASPIRE Scholarship - DCE (ASPR) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount: Details not available.

Eligibility Conditions: Details not available.

Click here to: Apply for ASPIRE Scholarship - DCE (ASPR)

Post Matric Scholarship For Disabilities - NSP (PMSD) Eligibility Details

Scholarships Amount: Details not available.

Eligibility Conditions: Details not available.

Click here to: Apply for Post Matric Scholarship For Disabilities - NSP (PMSD)

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