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Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award

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.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Kerala

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- 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

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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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.