The government of Kerala, with its subsidiary departments, has started a broad term of scholarships known as the DCE Scholarship. Every year the government of Kerala invites applications for the scholarship so that they can provide financial assistance to the students for completion of their education journey. The Primary purpose of this scholarship is to support deserving and capable students financially, who usually leave their journey of education in the middle due to financial disturbances.
DCE Scholarship has got scholarships for both school and college-going students. A group of scholarships has been introduced by the Central Government and the State Government. These two departments on whose behalf the scholarships for students of the state have been offered are Department of Minority Welfare & Department of Collegiate Education.
Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala 2021 conducted by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala, The students who are belonging to minority communities can apply for this scheme. The main objective of this scholarship to support school students from weaker sections to pursue their education at SSLC (matriculation), plus 2 and VHSE levels.
Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) is conducted by minority welfare, Govt of India. This scheme specially for minority category students who are pursuing nursing diplomas or paramedical courses. The candidates who belong to Kerala state and parent's income should not more than 8 Lac can apply for Mother Teresa Scholarship. Selected students will receive 15000 per annum for their respective courses.
Blind/PH Scholarship is offered by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt of Kerala. The key objective of the Blind/PH Scholarship Scheme provides financial support to blind, physically handicapped and deaf students who are the permanent resident of Kerala State and studying govt./aided arts, commerce, and science colleges.
Eligibility Criteria:
Down below is the list of scholarships along with their Providers' name and Application Period:
Scholarship Name | Provided By | Application Process |
Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | August To October |
Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS) Kerala | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To August |
APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala 2021 | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | August To November |
Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To October |
MEA Scholarship 2021 | Malayalee Engineers’ Association (MEA) of Houston, Texas, USA | August To November |
Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To October |
Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala | Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala | July To October |
CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala 2021 | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | August To September |
District Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To October |
ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | August To October |
Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) Kerala, 2021 | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | August To November |
State Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To October |
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To October |
Vidyadhan Scholarship Program 2021 | Sarojini Damodaran Foundation | July To October |
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) For Minorities | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To October |
Central Sector Scholarship (CSS) Kerala | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala | July To October |
Like every other scholarship, there are also eligibility requirements that are needed to be fulfilled for being an application of the DCE Scholarship. Candidate must have a domicile certificate of Kerala state. For further details about eligibility, check out the below-mentioned table:-
S.No. | Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
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2. | Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala 2021-22 |
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3. | CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala 2021-22 |
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4. | District Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 |
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5. | Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala |
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6. | APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala 2021 |
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7. | MEA Scholarship 2021 |
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8. | Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) Kerala, 2021 |
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9. | Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala |
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10. | State Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 |
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11. | Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 |
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12. | Vidyadhan Scholarship Program 2021-22 |
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13. | Post-Matric Scholarship ( PMS ) For Minorities |
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14. | Central Sector Scholarship (CSS) Kerala |
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15. | Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS) Kerala |
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16. | Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala |
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We have created a table down below for answers to all your questions like:
With increasing digitalization and technology, the majority of scholarships prefer the online mode of applications through two major portals of Government: The Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal and the Department of Collegiate Education's online Scholarships Portal. Also, for all of the scholarships introduced by the government invites application through its National Scholarship Portal.
Students who'll get select for the scholarship will receive substantial rewards. Each scholarship provides a particular amount of reward to the students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). However, below mentioned table would give you all the detailed information you need to know about the rewards of the scholarship.
S.No. | Scholarship Name | Reward Benefits |
1. | CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala 2021 | INR 15,000 Per Annum |
2. | Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala 2021-22 | Variable awards |
3. | APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala 2021 | INR 6000 per year |
4. | District Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021-22 | INR 1,250 per annum |
5. | Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala | Up to INR 1,000 per month |
6. | ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | Up to INR 20,000 |
7. | MEA Scholarship 2021 | USD 600 per annum per student |
8. | Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) Kerala, 2021 | INR 15,000 per year |
9. | Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala | INR 125 per annum |
10. | State Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | Up to INR 1,500 per annum |
11. | Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Kerala 2021 | INR 10,000 per annum |
12. | Vidyadhan Scholarship Program 2021-22 | INR 6,000 To 60,000 Per Annum |
13. | Post-Matric Scholarship ( PMS ) For Minorities | Multiple Award |
14. | Central Sector Scholarship (CSS) Kerala | Up To 20,000 INR Per Annum |
15. | Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS) Kerala | Up to INR 1500 per annum |
16. | Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala | Up to INR 10,000 |
Check DCE Scholarship Status On dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in