Major Scholarships for Degree Students in Kerala

1. e-Grantz  Scholarship 

For SC, ST, OBC, OEC, and other eligible backward community students.

Benefits include:

• Tuition fee support
• Exam fee
• Monthly stipend/allowance
• Hostel allowance (for eligible students)

Eligibility:

• Kerala students studying in recognized colleges
• Income limits apply for OBC/KPCR categories
• No major income limit for SC/ST/OEC categories

Apply through : E-Grantz Portal

2. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a digital platform introduced by the Government of India to provide various scholarships offered by Central Government Ministries, State Governments, and other agencies for students pursuing school, undergraduate, postgraduate, technical, and professional education. The portal enables students to apply for different scholarship schemes through a single online platform based on merit, community, minority status, disability, family income, and academic performance.

Apply through: National Scholarship Portal

Scholarships under the NSP :

• Students with Disabilities :

Scholarships are provided for differently-abled students pursuing UG and PG courses in recognized institutions. Financial assistance is given for tuition fees, maintenance allowance, study materials, and other educational expenses. Students must produce a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.

• Children of Fishermen :

Educational assistance and scholarships are available for students belonging to fishermen families through welfare boards and government schemes. The scholarship aims to support higher education and reduce financial burden on economically weaker coastal families.

• Children of Jawans :

Scholarships are provided for children of ex-servicemen, defense personnel, and martyrs through Central and State Government welfare schemes. Eligible students can receive financial assistance for school and college education.

• Single Girl Child Scholarships :

Special scholarship schemes are available for single girl children to promote higher education and women empowerment. These scholarships are generally merit-based and support students pursuing postgraduate studies.

State Merit Scholarship (SMS)

The State Merit Scholarship (SMS) is a scholarship scheme offered by the Government of Kerala to support meritorious students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in recognized institutions. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and aims to encourage students to continue higher education successfully.
Apply Through : Department of Collegiate Education Scholarship Portal

3. C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship

The C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship is a scholarship scheme introduced by the Government of Kerala for girl students belonging to minority communities such as Muslim, Latin Catholic, Converted Christian, and other eligible minority groups. The scholarship aims to support meritorious students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses in recognized institutions by providing financial assistance for their education.
Apply Through : Minority Welfare Scholarship Portal

4. Kerala Govt. Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship

The Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship is a scholarship scheme introduced by the Government of Kerala to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in recognized institutions. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and prescribed income criteria, with the objective of encouraging deserving students to continue higher education without financial difficulty. The scheme provides financial assistance for educational expenses and motivates students to achieve academic success and professional growth.
Apply Through : Minority Welfare Scholarship Portal

5. Vidyasamunnathi Scholarship

The Vidyasamunnathi Scholarship is a scheme implemented to provide financial assistance to students belonging to the economically backward sections among forward communities in Kerala. The scholarship supports students pursuing education from High School level to higher professional and postgraduate courses, thereby helping to enhance their social and educational status. The scheme aims to encourage deserving students to continue their education without financial difficulties and to improve their opportunities for higher studies and career development. Eligible students studying in recognized institutions can apply for the scholarship as per the norms and income criteria prescribed by the Government.

Apply Through : Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Development