DCE Scholarship stands for Directorate of Collegiate Education Scholarship which is a scholarship scheme run by the government of Kerala and its departments. It is also known as the Kerala Scholarship. The scholarship calls for applicants every year and a total of 16 scholarships are available under this scheme. This scholarship scheme ensures that the students can continue their education without worrying about the finances and to lower down the drop-out rate of students. The DCE Scholarship can be availed by students of all walks of life. It provides financial aid to meritorious students belonging to the state of Kerala. In this article, you will get complete information regarding the DCE Scholarship, its eligibility criteria, application form, and other such important details.
| Organization Name | Kerala State Government |
| Scholarship Name | DCE Scholarship |
| Category | Scholarships |
| Type of Facility | Pre & Post Matric Scholarships |
| Mode Of Application Form | Online |
| Official Website | dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in |
| Total Number of Scholarships | 16 |
List of Scholarships under DCE Scholarships
A variety of scholarships fall under the umbrella of DCE scholarships. Some of these are provided by the central government while some are provided by the state government. The complete list of scholarships, their providers, application period as well as the information about where to apply for these scholarships has been mentioned below:
1. ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala
Provided by: Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Application Period: August to October
Apply Through: Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal
2. C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala
Provided by: Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Application Period: August to November
Apply Through: Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal
3. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Application Period: August to November
Apply Through: Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal
4. Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Application Period: August to September
Apply Through: Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal
5. Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Application Period: August to November
Apply Through: Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal
6. CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Application Period: August to September
Apply Through: Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal
7. District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
8. State Merit Scholarship, Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
9. Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
10. Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
11. Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to August
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
12. Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
13. Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
14. Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
15. Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: July to October
Apply Through: Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal
17. Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala
Provided by: Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
Application Period: August to October
Apply Through: National Scholarship Portal
Eligibility Criteria
Only the candidates who meet the eligibility criteria devised y the scholarship providing authority will be able to avail the benefits f the scholarship. The candidates must carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying for the scholarship. The eligibility criteria vary depending upon the scholarship opted by the candidate. The complete scholarship-wise eligibility criteria for DCE Scholarships have been given below:
1. ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: The applicants from Minority Community like Muslim, Christian, Parsi, Sikh, Buddhist and Jains and eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing an ITI course.
The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh/year.
2. C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: This Kerala scholarship is open for girl students only who belong to Muslim, Latin or converted Christian community.
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing studies at graduation level or above. The percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination should be 50% or more. The students studying in self-financing colleges from merit seat can also apply. The hostel stipend is available only for students residing in recognised hostels.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh.
3. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: The students belonging to the Minority community (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship.
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be studying in a government/aided polytechnic in a merit seat.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh.
4. Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: The candidates belonging to Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship.
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing their education in class 10, 12 and VHSE.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh from all sources.
5. Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: The students belonging to the Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship.
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing a nursing diploma/paramedical courses.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less INR 8 Lakh from all sources.
6. CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: The students belonging to the Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) and pursuing CA/ICWA/CS courses can apply for this scholarship.
Educational Qualification: The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination should be 60%.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh.
7. District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Educational Qualification: The students pursuing studies at higher secondary, VHSC, ITI or Polytechnic course can apply. The candidate applying for the scholarship must have passed the SSLC examination conducted by the Board of Public Examination, Kerala State with an ‘A’ plus grade in all subjects.
8. State Merit Scholarship, Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Educational Qualification: The students pursuing studies in the first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government/aided college or university can apply. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the qualifying examination should be 50% or above.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1 Lakh.
9. Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Educational Qualification: The scholarship is open for students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degree course with Sanskrit as a subject.
10. Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: The scholarship is open for girl students only who belong to forward of BPL family and backward community.
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing studies in the first year of HSC/VHSC/undergraduate degree course at a government/aided arts and science college/university
11. Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Educational Qualification: The students studying in a Government Music College or Government Fine Arts College can apply for this scholarship.
12. Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: This scholarship is applicable to blind/physically handicapped/deaf students.
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing their studies in a government/aided Arts and Science Colleges, Music Colleges, Higher Secondary/Vocational Higher Secondary schools.
13. Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Educational Qualification: Students pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate course with Hindi as a subject can apply for this scholarship.
14. Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Educational Qualification: The scholarship is applicable for students who are in the first year of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree program. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination is 50% or above.
Family Income: The candidate applying for the scholarship must belong to a BPL family.
15. Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Applicant Community: The scholarship is open for students who belong to minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists).
Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing their studies from class 11 to PhD level. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the qualifying examination should be 50% or above or equivalent grade.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2 Lakh.
16. Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala
Applicant Category: For all
Educational Qualification: The students, who are above the 80 percentile of successful candidates in class 12 from respective Board of Examination, can apply for this scholarship. The candidate applying for the scholarship must be pursuing regular degree courses at undergraduate or postgraduate level from institutions/colleges recognized by AICTE/UGC/MCI/DCI or any other regulatory authorities.
Family Income: The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh from all sources.
Rewards and Grants
The candidates who get selected under these scholarship schemes enjoy various benefits. These scholarships provide financial aid along with other reimbursements for students so that they can continue their education without having to worry about how to afford it. The rewards and grants received by applicants under various scholarships have been listed below:
1. ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala
- INR 10,000 for candidates pursuing the 1-year course.
- INR 20,000 for candidates pursuing the 2-year course.
2. C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala
- For undergraduates – INR 5,000/year
- For postgraduates – INR 6,000/year
- For professional courses – INR 7,000/year
- Hostel stipend – INR 13,000/year
3. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala
- INR 6,000/year
4. Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala
- INR 10,000 for each selected scholar at different levels.
5. Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala
- INR 15,000/year
6. CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala
- INR 15,000/year for each student
7. District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala
- INR 1,250/year
8. State Merit Scholarship, Kerala
- For graduate candidates – INR 1,250/year each to 300 candidates
- For postgraduate candidates – INR 1,500/year each to 150 candidates
9. Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala
- For undergraduate course – 55 scholarships of INR 200/month to each scholar.
- For postgraduate course – 25 scholarships of INR 200/month to each scholar.
10. Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala
- INR 125/year to each selected scholar
11. Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala
- Financial assistance of up to INR 1,500/year
12. Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala
- Blind candidates with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakh will receive a fee waiver
- Physically handicapped candidates (hostellers) with family income below INR 4.5 Lakh will receive a waiver in hostel charges
- Physically handicapped candidates (day scholars) with family income below INR 4.5 Lakh will receive a waiver in boarding charges
13. Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala
- For undergraduate candidates – 180 candidates will receive INR 500/month
- For postgraduate candidates – 59 candidates will receive INR 1,000/month
14. Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala
- INR 10,000/year towards pursuing higher education
15. Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala
- Admission and tuition fee up to INR 10,000/year
- Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200/month (for 10 months)
17. Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala
- For graduation level – INR 10,000/year for first three years and INR 20,000/year for IV and V year (for integrated/5-year courses)
- For post-graduation level – INR 20,000/year
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