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Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award 2026: Financial Assistance for Minority Students

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The Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award is a Kerala state scheme that provides financial assistance to financially backward students from minority communities. Eligible students receive scholarship amounts of ₹10,000 for SSLC/Plus Two/THSL A+, ₹15,000 for undergraduate with 80% marks, and ₹15,000 for postgraduate with 75% marks. To apply, candidates must register online via the Directorate of Minority Welfare website and submit a printed application to their institution head.

At a glance

Main benefitScholarship amounts based on academic performance
Ministry / departmentDirectorate of Minority Welfare
LevelState Government (Kerala)
Income limit₹8 lakh
Application modeOnline

About the scheme

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to financially backward students from minority communities in Kerala through scholarship amounts for SSLC/Plus Two/THSL, undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Benefits

  • The students who score an A+ in Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)/Plus Two (12) or Technical High School Leaving Certificate(THSL) will get ₹10,000/-.
  • The undergraduate students with 80% marks will get ₹15,000/-.
  • The postgraduate student with 75% marks will get ₹15,000/-.

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • The applicant must be a permanent citizen of Kerala.
  • The applicant must belong to a minority community (Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, or Parsi).
  • The applicant shall be from a below-poverty-line family.
  • The applicant shall be studying in any government school.
  • The annual income of the candidate’s family must be below ₹8,00,000/- per year.
  • The applicant pursuing SSLC, Plus Two, or Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) level must have a Full A+ grade to avail the scholarship.
  • The applicant pursuing undergraduate studies must have 80% marks to avail the scholarship.
  • The applicant pursuing postgraduate studies must have 75% marks to avail the scholarship.

Who cannot apply

  • Students not belonging to the specified minority communities.
  • Students with family income above ₹8,00,000 per year.
  • Students studying in private institutions.
  • Applicants who do not meet the required academic criteria.

Documents required

  • Applicants Registration Form.
  • Academic Mark Sheets/Certificates.
  • First Page of Bank Passbook.
  • Copy of Aadhaar Card or NPR Card.
  • Copy of Nativity Certificate/Domicile Certificate.
  • Copy of Community Certificate or Minority Certificate.
  • Income Certificate (Assal) from the village office.

How to apply

  1. 1Visit the official website of the Directorate of Minority Welfare at https://www.minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in.
  2. 2Locate and click on the 'Scholarship' section.
  3. 3Navigate to the 'Scholarship' menu and click on 'Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award'.
  4. 4Click on 'Apply Now'.
  5. 5For new applicants, complete one-time registration and log in with your candidate details.
  6. 6Fill in the Registration Form under Examination details, Personal details, and Scholarship details tabs.
  7. 7Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, SSLC Certificate, Income Certificate, Ration Card Copy, Allotment Memo) in JPEG format under 100 KB each.
  8. 8After uploading all documents, the registration is complete.
  9. 9Use the View/Print Application link to take a printout of the application form.
  10. 10Submit the printed application along with supporting documents to the head of your institution within the specified deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award?+

Permanent residents of Kerala belonging to minority communities (Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, Parsi), from below-poverty-line families, studying in government schools, with family income below ₹8,00,000 per year, and meeting the required academic criteria (A+ for SSLC/Plus Two/VHSE, 80% for undergraduate, 75% for postgraduate).

What is the scholarship amount for SSLC/Plus Two/THSL A+ students?+

₹10,000.

What marks are required for undergraduate students to get the scholarship?+

80% marks.

What marks are required for postgraduate students to get the scholarship?+

75% marks.

How to apply for the Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award?+

Apply online via the Directorate of Minority Welfare website, complete registration, upload documents, print the application, and submit it to your institution head.

What documents are required for the application?+

Applicants Registration Form, Academic Mark Sheets/Certificates, First Page of Bank Passbook, Copy of Aadhaar Card or NPR Card, Copy of Nativity/Domicile Certificate, Copy of Community/Minority Certificate, Income Certificate (Assal) from the village office.

Is the scholarship money transferred directly to the bank account?+

Yes, the reward money is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Which minority communities are eligible?+

Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, and Parsi communities.

What is the main objective of the scholarship?+

To provide financial assistance to financially backward students from minority communities in Kerala.

Does the scheme help reduce dropout rate among minorities?+

Yes, the scholarship aims to help reduce the dropout rate among minorities.

What education levels are covered under the scholarship?+

SSLC, Plus Two, Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE), undergraduate, and postgraduate studies.

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