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CA/ICWA CMA /CS Scholarship

The scheme aims to provide scholarships to students from minority religious communities studying Chartered Accounts/Cost & Management Accounts/Company Secretaryship courses. Through this scheme, a scholarship is provided to eligible students.

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About This Scheme

The scheme CA/ICWA CMA /CS Scholarship by the Kerala State Minority Welfare Department aims to provide scholarships to students from minority religious communities studying Chartered Accounts/Cost & Management Accounts/Company Secretaryship courses. Through this scheme, a scholarship amount is provided to eligible students. The scheme is implemented by the Kerala State Minority Welfare Department.

Benefits

₹15.0K

  1. The scholarship amount of ₹15,000/- is provided.
  2. The scholarship is provided to students from minority religious communities.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala.

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    The applicant must belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain religious communities.

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    The applicant's annual family income should be below ₹8,00,000/-.

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    The applicant must be appearing for intermediate or final year examinations of Chartered Accounts, Cost & Management Accounts, or Company Secretaryship courses.

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    The applicant must have secured 60% marks in Plus Two/B.Com or other degrees.

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    The applicant should have an account in any nationalised bank in their own name.

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    > Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation:

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    Preference will be given to applicants belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

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    In the absence of BPL applicants, applicants from minority religious communities with an annual income up to ₹8,00,000/- in the Above Poverty Line (APL) category will be considered.

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    Selection will be based on merit and income.

Required Documents

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    Applicant's Registration Printout
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    Copy of Mark List of SSLC
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    Copy of Mark List of Plus Two/VHSE
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    Copy of Mark List of Degree (If applicable)
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    Foundation Pass Certificate (If an Intermediate student)
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    Intermediate Admission Document (If an Intermediate student)
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    Intermediate Pass Certificate (If a Final student)
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    Final Admission Document (If a Final student)
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    Proof of Study for the Course (Admission Card, Tuition Fee Receipt, ID Card, etc.)
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    Copy of the First Page of Applicant's Bank Passbook (Including Name, Account Number, Branch Code, and Branch Address)
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    Copy of Aadhaar Card OR Copy of NPR Card
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    Copy of Nativity Certificate
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    Copy of Community Certificate OR Copy of Minority Certificate
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    Original Income Certificate (from Village Office)
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    Copy of Ration Card (To prove BPL status)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: Visit the official website of the Directorate of Minority Welfare.

Step 2: Locate and click on the "Scholarship".

Step 3: Navigate to the "Scholarship" menu link and click on "CA/ICWA (CMA)/CS Scholarship (IWCS)".

Step 4: Click on "Apply Online".

Step 5: For new scholarship applicants, first complete one-time registration and log in with your candidate details.

Step 6: In the Registration Form, carefully enter the details step-by-step under Examination details (register number/roll number), Personal details, and Scholarship details tabs.

Step 7: In the Upload details tab, upload the required documents (Photo, Signature, SSLC Certificate, Income Certificate, Ration Card Copy, Allotment Memo) in JPEG format under 100 KB size each.

Step 8: Only after uploading all required documents, the registration process will be considered complete.

Step 9: After completing the application submission, use the View/Print Application link to take a printout of the application form.

Submission of Application Printout
  • After submitting the scholarship application (either through new registration or login), click on "View/Print Application" to get a printout of your registration form.
  • Submit the printout of the registration form along with all the required supporting documents to the head of the institution where you are studying, within the specified deadline.