If you are a student belonging to a minority community in Kerala, there is good news. The Directorate of Minority Welfare has officially extended the deadline for several prestigious scholarship schemes for the 2025-26 academic year.
Due to a lower number of applications received initially, the department has pushed the dates back to ensure every eligible student has the opportunity to apply.
📅 New Important Dates
* Last date for students to apply online: January 20, 2026
* Last date for Institution Heads to verify/approve applications: January 22, 2026
🎓 Which Scholarships are Included?
The extension applies to the following scholarship programs:
* Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award
* C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship (Fresh & Renewal)
* ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship
* CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship
* APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship
* Civil Service Scholarship
* Mother Theresa Scholarship
* CM Research Scholarship for Minorities
👥 Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for these scholarships, students must be permanent residents of Kerala and belong to one of the following minority communities:
* Muslim
* Christian (all denominations)
* Sikh
* Buddhist
* Jain
* Parsi
💻 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Minority Welfare Department scholarship portal:
👉 Official Website: www.mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in
> Pro Tip: Don’t wait until the last minute (Jan 20th). Technical glitches often happen on closing days, so try to complete your application as soon as possible.
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📞 Need Help?
If you have questions regarding the application process or eligibility, you can contact the department at the following helpdesk numbers:
* 0471-2300523
* 0471-2300524
* 0471-2302090