About this education scheme
The aim is to provide financial assistance to financially backwards students from minority communities. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible students from Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, and Parsi communities.
The scheme "Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award" was introduced by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to financially backward students from minority communities. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of scholarship amounts is provided to eligible students from Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, and Parsi communities to pursue higher education. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMSA) |
|---|---|
| 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. 8 lakh per year |
| Age | 18 to 45 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 45 years
- 💰Income Rs. 8 lakh tak
- 🕌Minorities only
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The students who score an A+ in Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)/Plus Two (12) or Technical High School Leaving Certificate(THSL) will get Rs. 10,000/-.
- The undergraduate students with 80% marks will get Rs. 15,000/-.
- The postgraduate student with 75% marks will get Rs. 15,000/-.
Who qualifies
- 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 Rs. 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.
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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 "Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award".
Step 4: Click on "Apply Now".
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
Which minority communities are eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Students who belong to Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, and Parsi communities can apply for the Joseph Mundassery scholarship.
I am an SSLC student; what grade do I need to score to get the scholarship?
If you are an SSLC student, you need to score a Full A+ grade to be eligible for the scholarship amount.
What marks do I need to have if I am an undergraduate student applying for the scholarship?
As an undergraduate student, you need to have 80% marks to be eligible for the scholarship.
What percentage of marks is required for postgraduate students to avail of the scholarship?
If you are a postgraduate student, you need to have 75% marks to be eligible for the scholarship.
What is the main objective of this scholarship scheme?
The main objective is to provide financial assistance to financially backward students from minority communities in Kerala.
Does this scholarship help in pursuing higher education?
Yes, this scholarship provides financial assistance to help students pursue higher education.
Will the scholarship money be transferred directly to my bank account?
Yes, the reward money from the Joseph Mundassery scholarship will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
What education levels are covered under the Joseph Mundassery Scholarship?
Students pursuing SSLC, Plus Two, or Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) level, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies are covered.
Will this scholarship help reduce the dropout rate among minorities?
Yes, the Joseph Mundassery scholarship aims to help reduce the dropout rate among minorities.
Are students from government schools specifically mentioned as eligible beneficiaries?
Yes, the candidate must be studying in any government school to be eligible.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines scholarship.minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in (PDF)
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