SCHOLARSHIP

Prof. Joseph Mundassery scholarship award 2026-27: ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 for Kerala minority toppers, apply by 30 November

By AiCoN | Published 5 November 2026 | Sources checked 5 November 2026

The Kerala Minority Welfare Department gives ₹10,000 (school) or ₹15,000 (degree and PG) to high-scoring minority students in government and aided institutions. The online window closes on 30 November 2026.

What we checked, and what we did notWe read the department's English guidelines (file reference MWD/367/2026-S I/297559/2026) and the scheme list on mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in on 5 November 2026. We did not register, log in or open the application form, so we cannot say how the form behaves. Nothing was submitted or paid.

Directorate of Minority Welfare guidelines page listing the scholarship schemes with opening and closing dates, desktop view — The scheme list on mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in, captured 5 November 2026 on a desktop screen (1920x1080). The state emblem in the page header is masked with a white box. Colours were reduced to keep the file small.

Who can apply (from the guidelines)

Muslim, Christian (all sects), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi, a permanent resident of Kerala, studying in a government or government-aided school or college in Kerala (professional colleges are excluded).
For the academic year 2025-26: A+ in all subjects in SSLC/THSLC and in Plus Two/VHSE, 80% marks at degree level, or 75% marks at postgraduate level.
Parent or guardian income up to ₹8 lakh a year, with preference to BPL families.

What it pays

₹10,000 for SSLC/THSLC and Plus Two/VHSE students. ₹15,000 for graduate and postgraduate students.

How to apply and key dates

Register at mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in, fill the profile, choose "Apply For Scholarship" and upload the photo, signature, SSLC certificate, income certificate and bank passbook. The hard-copy set also needs the mark list, Aadhaar, nativity and community certificates, income certificate from the Village Officer and ration card. The Head of the Institution verifies and approves the application online.

Online application: by 30 November 2026.
Printout and documents to the Head of Institution: by 2 December 2026.
Online approval by the institution: by 5 December 2026.

The portal lists the scheme as opening on 5 November 2026 at 10:00.

Not confirmed by AiCoN

We have not tested the portal. The number of awards is not stated.

Sources: Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award guidelines 2026-27 (official PDF) · Scheme list and dates · Minority Welfare scholarship portal. Explainer by AiCoN - not a Minority Welfare Department publication. Checked 5 November 2026. Details can change; check the official notice before you apply.