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The Ministry of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala has invited applications for the Kerala Minority Scholarship, where financial assistance will be provided to students of Kerala belonging to minority communities. Students who fulfil all the requirements will be eligible for these scholarships. In this article, we have discussed all these Kerala minority scholarships in detail.
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C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship (CHMS)
In 2008, the General Administration Department, Kerala constituted a committee for the welfare of students belonging to the minority committee. According to the CH Muhammedkoya Scholarship (CHMS), students pursuing UG, PG, and professional courses and those living in the hostel are offered financial assistance. The application process for this scholarship starts in October/ November. Students who have completed their first year of UG can apply for this scholarship scheme. The table below highlights details of the CHMS Scholarship.
| Particulars | Details |
| Number of Scholarships | UG – 3000 PG – 1000 Prof. Course – 1000 Hostel Stipend – 2000 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Only Female students belonging to Muslim, Latin, and converted to Christianity. Students must be studying in a Govt. institution or must have secured admission under Govt. quota. The student’s annual family income must be below INR 4.5 lacs. |
| Amount Offered | UG – INR 5000 PG – INR 6000 Prof. Course – INR 7000 Hostel Stipend – 13000 |
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ITC/ ITI Fee Reimbursement (ITCF)
ITC/ ITI Fee Reimbursement Scholarship Kerala is offered by the Ministry of Minority Welfare for students belonging to minority communities in Kerala. Candidates who will be selected will be offered a one-time scholarship award of up to INR 20,000. The table below highlights the details about the ITI Fee Reimbursement Scholarship.
| Particulars | Details |
| Application Deadline | 29 February 2024 (might be extended) Renewal deadline was 15 January 2024 |
| Eligibility | Must have a domicile in Kerala Must belong to any minority community (Christian, Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) Must not have an annual family income of more than 80,000 |
| Awards | Students pursuing a one-year course – INR 10,000 Students pursuing a two-year course – INR 20,000 |
CA/ICWA (CMA/CS)Scholarship (IWCS)
CA/ ICWA (CMA/CS) Scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala to offer financial assistance to students studying CS or Cost and Works Accountancy or Cost and Management Accounting or Company Secretaryship. The table below highlights all the details about this scholarship.
| Particulars | Details |
| Application Deadline | 30 January 2024 |
| Eligibility | Students must be studying CA/ ICWA or CS from any institution in Kerala. Students must belong to a minority community with a domicile in Kerala. |
| Awards | INR 15,000 annually |
Prof.Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award(PJMS)
Launched by the Ministry of Minority Welfare, Kerala, the Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS) offers financial support to students belonging to weaker sections. These students will be allowed to pursue their studies at SSLC (matrix level), 10+2 and VHSE levels. The table below highlights details about this scholarship scheme.
| Particulars | Details |
| Application Deadline | To be announced |
| Eligibility | Must be a native of KeralaMust belong to a minority community Must not have an annual family income of more than INR 8 lacs Must be studying in a government/ aided school in Kerala |
| Awards | INR 15,000 annually |
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APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK)
The APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK) is an opportunity offered by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala to students belonging to minority communities of the state. With this scholarship scheme, students pursuing diploma courses in government/ aided institutions will be offered financial assistance. Check the table below for more details.
| Particulars | Details |
| Application Deadline | To be announced |
| Eligibility | Must be pursuing a 3-year diploma course from any government or aided institution in Kerala. Must be a native of KeralaMust belong to a minority community Must not have an annual family income of more than INR 8 lacs |
| Awards | INR 6000 annually |
Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS)
Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) is an initiative of the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala, where students pursuing a Nursing Diploma or Paramedical course from a college or university in Kerala are offered financial assistance. This scholarship scheme offers an annual amount of INR 15,000 directly to the applicant. Check the table below for more details.
| Particulars | Details |
| Application Deadline | To be announced |
| Eligibility | Must be pursuing a Nursing Diploma/Paramedical programme Must belong to a minority community (Sikh, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain) |
| Awards | INR 15,000 annually |
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FAQs
A. The scholarship amount offered under the Kerala Minority Scholarships varies between INR 6000 to 25,000 annually. This variation in the scholarship amount depends on factors such as the applicant’s course of study, educational background, etc.
A. The last date to apply for the Mother Teresa Scholarship 2023-24 is 20th November 2023. Candidates possessing all the requirements can visit the Ministry of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala website and complete the application process.
A. Candidates applying for a Kerala Minority Scholarship must have a domicile in Kerala, which works as proof of their residence. Without this document, candidates will not be eligible to apply for these scholarships.
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