DCE Scholarship 2020-21, also known as Kerala scholarship is a broad term for scholarships that are being run by the Government of Kerala and its subsidiary departments. Every year, the government of Kerala calls for applications for a number of scholarships to ensure that finances do not remain a constraint in the pathway of students while they are in pursuit of their dream academic career. A DCE scholarship is applicable for students coming from different strata of life. The key objective behind introducing these scholarships is to provide suitable financial assistance to meritorious and deserving students of Kerala state.

Which Kerala scholarship is available for you? How many such scholarships are there? Where and when can you apply for them? What is the amount of scholarship that you will receive? Get answers to all your questions related to DCE scholarship in this article. It provides you with in-depth information about the Kerala scholarships such as the complete list, their eligibility, application process, application period, rewards and more. Lookup for the scholarship that fits your custom requirements and apply for them accordingly.

DCE Scholarship – The Complete Kerala Scholarship List

Whether you are looking for a DCE scholarship at school level or college level, you can find one scholarship for yourself in the table given below. A total of 16 Kerala scholarships are available for you that are being run by the central government and the state government. The key departments of the government of Kerala, which offer the scholarship for students of the state include Department of Minority Welfare and Department of Collegiate Education. Get detailed list of Kerala scholarship along with their provider information and tentative application period in the table given below.

Detailed list of DCE Scholarship (Kerala Scholarship)

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
1.	ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	Between November and December
2.	C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	Between September and November
3.	APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	Between August and November
4.	Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	Between September and November
5.	Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	Between January and February
6.	CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	Between August and October
7.	District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
8.	State Merit Scholarship, Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
9.	Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
10.	Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
11.	Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
12.	Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
13.	Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
14.	Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between October and December
15.	Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between July and October
16.	Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	Between August and October

*The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

DCE Scholarship – Key Eligibility

Do you know the key eligibility condition which is common for all DCE scholarships? Probably not. To be eligible for a Kerala scholarship, you primarily need to be a permanent resident or domicile of Kerala state. Besides this, there are other conditions too, that you need to fulfil to be eligible for any DCE scholarship. What are those conditions? Know detailed eligibility criteria for each scholarship in the table given below.

Detailed Eligibility Conditions of DCE Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility Criteria
1.	ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala	For all	The scholarship is open for students who belong to Minority community (Muslim, Christian, Parsi, Sikh, Buddhist and Jains). They must be pursuing an ITI course. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh per annum.
2.	C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala	For all	This Kerala scholarship is open for girl students only who belong to Muslim, Latin or converted Christian community. They 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 annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh. 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.
3.	APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala	For all	The students belonging to Minority community (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship. They must be studying in a government/aided polytechnic in a merit seat. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh.
4.	Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala	For all	The candidates belonging to Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship. They must be pursuing their education at class 10, 12 and VHSE. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh from all sources.
5.	Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala	For all	The students belonging to Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship. They must be pursuing a nursing diploma/paramedical courses. The annual income of the family should be less INR 8 Lakh from all sources.
6.	CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala	For all	The students belonging to Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists) and pursuing CA/ICWA/CS courses can apply for this scholarship. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination should be 60%. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh.
7.	District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala	For all	The students pursuing studies at higher secondary, VHSC, ITI or Polytechnic course can apply. They 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	For all	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. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1 Lakh.
9.	Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala	For all	The scholarship is open for students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degree course with Sanskrit as a subject.
10.	Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala	For all	The scholarship is open for girl students only who belong to forward of BPL family and backward community. They 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	For all	The students studying in a Government Music College or Government Fine Arts College can apply for this scholarship.
12.	Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala	For all	This scholarship is applicable for blind/physically handicapped/deaf students. They 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	For all	Students pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate course with Hindi as a subject can apply for this scholarship.
14.	Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala	For all	The scholarship is applicable for students who are in the first year of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme. They must belong to a BPL family. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination is 50% or above.
15.	Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala	For all	The scholarship is open for students who belong to minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists). They 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. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2 Lakh.
16.	Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala	For all	The students, who are above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in class 12 from respective Board of Examination can apply for this scholarship. They must be pursuing regular degree courses at undergraduate or postgraduate level from institutions/colleges recognised by AICTE/UGC/MCI/DCI or any other regulatory authorities. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 Lakh from all sources.

DCE Scholarship – Application Process

How and where can you apply for a DCE scholarship or Kerala scholarship? Is the application available online or offline? Know everything about how can you apply for these Kerala scholarships in detail in the table given below. Considering the advanced technology world, all the scholarships prefer the online mode of applications through two major portals of Government of Kerala namely, Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal and Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. Also, the Kerala scholarship which is run by the central government invites application through its National Scholarship Portal.

Detailed Application Process of DCE Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	How to apply?
1.	ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala	Apply online through Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal.
2.	C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala	Apply online through Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal.
3.	APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala	Apply online through Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal.
4.	Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala	Apply online through Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal.
5.	Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala	Apply online through Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal.
6.	CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala	Apply online through Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal.
7.	District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
8.	State Merit Scholarship, Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
9.	Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
10.	Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
11.	Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
12.	Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
13.	Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
14.	Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala	Apply online through Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal.
15.	Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal
16.	Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Also Read: NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL – A HUB FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

DCE Scholarship – Rewards

The amount of scholarship that each DCE scholarship offers to the students vary from scholarship to scholarship. It also depends on the current class in which you are studying. Each Kerala scholarship offers a substantial amount of reward to students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Know what it holds for you in the table given below. It contains a detailed description of the award details of each scholarship. Also, you will get know the duration for which the scholarship is tenable and the number of scholarships available in some cases.

Award Details of DCE Scholarship

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Rewards
1.	ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala	INR 10,000 for students pursuing the 1-year course. INR 20,000 for students pursuing the 2-year course.
2.	C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala	For undergraduates – INR  5,000 per annum For postgraduates – INR 6,000 per annum For professional courses – INR 7,000 per annum Hostel stipend – INR 13,000 per annum
3.	APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala	INR 6,000 per annum
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 per annum
6.	CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala	INR 15,000 per annum for each student
7.	District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala	INR 1,250 per annum
8.	State Merit Scholarship, Kerala	For graduate students – INR 1,250 per annum each to 300 students For postgraduate students – INR 1,500 per annum each to 150 students
9.	Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala	For undergraduate course – 55 scholarships of INR 200 per month to each scholar. For postgraduate course – 25 scholarships of INR 200 per month to each scholar.
10.	Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala	INR 125 per annum to each selected scholar
11.	Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala	Financial assistance of up to INR 1,500 per annum
12.	Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala	Blind students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakh will receive a fee waiver Physically handicapped students (hostellers) with family income below INR 4.5 Lakh will receive a waiver in hostel charges Physically handicapped students (day scholars) with family income below INR 4.5 Lakh will receive a waiver in boarding charges
13.	Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala	For undergraduate students – 180 students will receive INR 500 per month For postgraduate students – 59 students will receive INR 1,000 per month
14.	Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala	INR 10,000 per annum towards pursuing higher education
15.	Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minorities, Kerala	Admission and tuition fee up to INR 10,000 per annum Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 per month (for 10 months)
16.	Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala	For graduation level – INR 10,000 per annum for first three years and INR 20,000 per annum for 4th and 5th year (for integrated/5-year courses) For postgraduation level – INR 20,000 per annum

DCE Scholarship – FAQs

Q. What is DCE Scholarship?

DCE Scholarships are the scholarships that are being offered by the Department of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala for students who are domiciles of Kerala. Besides these, the Department of Minority Welfare (DMW), Government of Kerala also offers a number of scholarships for minority community students of Kerala. All these scholarships combined together are broadly known as Kerala scholarships.

Q. What is the last date for Kerala Scholarship 2020?

The last date for each DCE Scholarship and DMW Scholarship varies. The applications for these scholarships generally start in the month of November and December and end in the month of December and January. The exact dates may vary from scholarship to scholarship.

Q. How many scholarships can a student apply for?

The students can apply for as many scholarships as they want, provided they fulfil the eligibility conditions. However, while receiving the scholarship amount, the students may have to opt for one scholarship only.

Q. What is the Suvarna Jubilee Scholarship?

The Suvarna Jubilee Scholarship is being offered by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala to support the needy and meritorious students to pursue higher education. Under this scholarship, the selected scholars are provided with a scholarship of INR 10,000 per annum for their higher studies.