About this education scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl students from Muslim, Latin, and converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala. Through this scheme, scholarships are provided for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses, along with a separate hostel stipend.
The scheme "C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship" by the Minority Affairs Department, Government of Kerala, aims to provide financial assistance to girl students from Muslim, Latin, and Converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala. Through this scheme, scholarships are provided for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses, along with a separate hostel stipend for eligible beneficiaries. The scheme is implemented by the Minority Affairs Department.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship (CHMS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Directorate of Minority Welfare |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Kerala |
| Official portal | minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 4.5 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 💰Income Rs. 4.5 lakh tak
- 🕌Minorities only
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The scholarship provides monetary benefits to eligible students for their studies and hostel expenses.
- Undergraduate: Rs. 4,000/- per annum (for 3,000 students).
- Post Graduates: Rs. 5,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).
- Professional Courses: Rs. 6,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).
- Hostel Stipend: Rs. 12,000/- per annum (for 2,000 students).
Who qualifies
- The applicant should belong to the Muslim, Latin, or Converted Christian community.
- The applicant should be a native of Kerala.
- The applicant should be a girl student.
- The applicant should be studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in a Government/Aided Institution.
- The applicant should have gained admission to self-financing colleges from the merit seat.
- The applicant should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination.
- The applicant's family annual income should not exceed Rs. 4,50,000/-.
- The applicant applying for Hostel stipend should be staying in recognized hostels.
Who is not eligible
Those eligible for Hostel stipend will not be eligible for the scholarship (i.e., the course-related monetary benefit).
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Directorate of Minority Welfare.
Step 2: Locate and click on the "Scholarship".
Step 3: Navigate to the "Scholarship" menu link and click on "C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship".
Step 4: Click on "Apply Online".
Step 5: For new scholarship applicants, first complete one-time registration and log in with your candidate details.
Step 6: In the Registration Form, carefully enter the details step-by-step under Examination details (register number/roll number), Personal details, and Scholarship details tabs.
Step 7: In the Upload details tab, upload the required documents (Photo, Signature, SSLC Certificate, Income Certificate, Ration Card Copy, Allotment Memo) in JPEG format under 100 KB size each.
Step 8: Only after uploading all required documents, the registration process will be considered complete.
Step 9: After completing the application submission, use the View/Print Application link to take a printout of the application form.
Submission of Application Printout
- After submitting the scholarship application (either through new registration or login), click on "View/Print Application" to get a printout of your registration form.
- Submit the printout of the registration form along with all the required supporting documents to the head of the institution where you are studying, within the specified deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the beneficiaries eligible for the C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship?
Girl students belonging to Muslim, Latin, or converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala are eligible beneficiaries.
What is the minimum percentage required in the qualifying examination for the scholarship?
An applicant must have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination to be eligible for this scholarship.
Can I receive both the course scholarship and the hostel stipend?
No, those who are eligible for the hostel stipend will not be eligible for the scholarship (the course-related monetary benefit).
What documents are required for the C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship application?
Required documents include the Applicant's Registration Printout, Bank Passbook First Page Copy, Aadhaar Card or NPR Card Copy, Nativity Certificate, Community or Minority Certificate, original Income Certificate from the Village Office, Ration Card Copy, Certificate and Marksheet of previous qualifying examination, Photo, and Signature.
Is a Nativity Certificate mandatory for the application?
Yes, a Nativity Certificate Copy is a required document for the application, confirming the applicant is a native of Kerala.
What kind of courses do I need to be studying to apply for this scholarship?
You need to be studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in a Government/Aided Institution, or have secured admission to self-financing colleges through the merit seat.
If I'm applying for the hostel stipend, do I need to be staying in a specific type of hostel?
Yes, if you are applying for the hostel stipend, you must be staying in a recognised hostel to be eligible.
Am I eligible for this scholarship if I am a girl student?
Yes, if you are a girl student from the Muslim, Latin, or converted Christian community and are a native of Kerala, you could be eligible.
What is the maximum family income limit for me to apply for this scholarship?
Your family's annual income should not exceed Rs. 4,50,000/- for you to be eligible for this scholarship.
What kind of institution should I be admitted to if I want to apply for this scholarship?
You should be admitted to a Government or Aided Institution for your first year of Graduation or Higher courses, or if you are in a self-financing college, your admission must be from the merit seat.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines collegiateedu.kerala.gov.in
- Official Website scholarship.minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in
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