Student scholarships in India are not limited to any one government or organization. But the Government of Kerala definitely has a lot to offer when it comes to scholarships. What they do is they call for applications every year and provide financial assistance to deserving students. As a result, the DCE Scholarship (known as Kerala scholarship) is an example of the above act.
This scholarship is the reason why many students from rural and poor backgrounds can do studies in professional courses. The objective behind introducing these meritorious programs was simple. It was to provide suitable funding to students who can pursue academic careers without having to worry about their finances. After that, they would have those careers that they only dreamt of.
The DCE scholarship consists of a list of 16 scholarships out there.
List of scholarships that fall under the DCE scholarship
C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala
The Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala provides this scholarship between September and November. Only Muslim, Latin, or converted Christian girls can apply for it. They must be in their final year of study at the graduate level or above.
The proportion of marks earned by them in their last qualifying test should be 50 percent or more. The family’s yearly income should be less than INR 8 lakhs. Self-financing college students who got merit seats may also apply for the grant. Only students living in authorized hostels receive a stipend from the hostel.
You can know more about the scholarship here.
Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala between September and November. This scholarship is open to individuals from the Minority community including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists. They must be enrolled in classes 10, 12 or VHSE. The family’s yearly income should be less than INR 8 Lakh from all sources.
Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala between January and February. The Indian Minority Community Scholarship is available to students of the Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists). They must be studying for a nursing diploma/paramedical studies. The family’s annual income should total less than INR 8 lakh from all sources.
ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala between November and December. The scholarship is open to individuals from the Minority community. The family’s yearly income should be less than INR 8 Lakh per year.
CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala between August and October. This scholarship is open to students from the Minority group (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) who are studying for CA/ICWA/CS degrees. The minimum proportion of marks required in their most recent qualifying examination should be 60%. The family’s yearly income should be less than INR 8 lakhs.
District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala
It is Provided by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala Between October and December. The students who are enrolled in a higher secondary, VHSC, ITI or Polytechnic program can apply. They must have obtained an ‘A’ plus grade in all courses and the SSLC exam taken by the Board of Public Examination, Kerala State.
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala between August and November. This scholarship is available to students from the Minority community. They must be enrolled in a government-aided polytechnic with a merit seat. The family’s yearly income should not exceed INR 8 lakhs.
State Merit Scholarship, Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala between October and December. The students who are in their first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a government/aided institution may apply. The qualifying examination must be passed with a minimum of 50% marks. The family’s annual income should be less than one lakh rupees.
Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala between October and December.
It is a program for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Kerala. The scholarship aims to assist and promote Sanskrit studies. 55 undergraduate students will be granted INR 200 per month, while 25 postgraduate candidates will receive INR 200 per month.
Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala
The Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala provides this scholarship between October and December.
A candidate should be a first-year student in HSC/VHSC. He should be enrolled in an undergraduate course in a government/assisted arts and science institution. He should belong to the BPL family or backward community.
Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala
The Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala provides this scholarship between October and December. This scholarship is open to blind/physically handicapped/deaf students who are studying in a government or aided institution. They must be pursuing their studies at a government or aided arts and science college. It can also be a music school, or higher secondary/vocational higher secondary institution.
Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala
Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala provides this scholarship between October and December. You can apply if you are a student who is a Kerala native and pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Hindi as a subject.
Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala
Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala provides this scholarship between August and October. This scholarship is open to students who have obtained a class 12 board score of 80% or more. They must be enrolled in regular degree programs at undergraduate or postgraduate levels from institutions/colleges recognized by AICTE/UGC/MCI/DCI or any other regulatory authorities. The family’s yearly income should be less than 8 lakhs
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala
It is provided by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala between October and December. The scholarship is available to students who are in the first year of any undergraduate or graduate program. They must be from a BPL family. The last qualifying examination’s required percentage of marks must be at least 50%.
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala
Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala provides this scholarship between July and October. The scholarship is available to students from minority groups. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains, and Buddhists are eligible. It is applicable for those from Class 11 up to Ph.D. folks. The qualifying exam’s minimum passing percentage should be 50% or greater. The family’s yearly income should not exceed INR 2 lakhs
Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala
Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala provides this scholarship between October and December. To avail a scholarship, students must be residents of Kerala. The student should be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate program in music or the arts at a Government Music/Fine Arts college.
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