What is the main objective of this scholarship?

The main objective of this scheme is to support the higher education of students belonging to the minority communities in Kerala.

Which communities are eligible for this scholarship?

Students belonging to the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jain communities are eligible for this scholarship.

What kind of courses are covered under this scholarship?

This scholarship covers diploma courses in nursing and paramedical fields.

What types of institutions are recognized for pursuing these courses under the scholarship?

You must be pursuing your diploma from a government, government-aided, or government-recognised private institution.

Is there a minimum mark requirement in the qualifying examination to be eligible?

Yes, you must have secured 45% marks or more in your qualifying examination.

How do I need to secure my admission in the nursing or paramedical course?

You must have received your seat in nursing or paramedical courses on a merit basis.

If there are not enough female candidates, can male students still receive the scholarship?

Yes, if a certain percentage of female candidates are not available, then male students are eligible for the scholarship.

What documents do I need to submit along with my application form?

You need to submit copies of your mark list (SSLC, PLASTA/VHSE etc.), allotment memo, first page of your bank passbook, Aadhaar card or NPR card, nativity certificate, community or minority certificate, original income certificate from the village office, and ration card.

What happens if I am already registered on the dashboard?

If you are already registered, you can log in using your registered email ID.

What details do I need to fill in during the online registration portal step?

You need to fill in all required details, including personal details, educational details, and bank details.

What documents should the head of the institution ensure are enclosed with the application?

The Head of the Institution should ensure that the Income Certificate (ASSAL) and allotment memo are enclosed with the application.

Mother Teresa Scholarship

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About MTSKRL

The Mother Teresa Scholarship supports students from minority communities in Kerala who are studying for diplomas in nursing and paramedical courses. It is run by the Directorate of Minority Welfare, the nodal agency under Kerala's Department of Minority Welfare that implements central and state schemes for the state's minority communities.

The scheme provides an annual cash award to help these students meet the cost of their studies. It is open to applicants domiciled in Kerala who belong to the communities notified as minorities in the state – Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Parsi – and who hold a merit seat in a nursing or paramedical diploma programme at a government, government-aided or approved institution.

Half of the awards are reserved for women. Applications are made online each cycle through the Directorate's scholarship portal.

Sources: Mother Teresa Scholarship – myScheme (Government of India) · Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala – Buddy4Study · Department of Minority Welfare (Kerala) – Wikipedia

Who runs it

Provider

Kerala State Government

State / UT Government

Directorate of Minority Welfare

At a glance

Key details

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Online

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must be domiciled in Kerala.
The applicant must belong to the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain communities.
The applicant must have received seats in nursing or paramedical courses on a merit basis (including in Government, Aided colleges and merit quota in Self-financing colleges).
The applicant must have secured 45% marks or more in the qualifying examination.
The applicant must have an annual family income less than ₹8,00,000/- from all sources if belonging to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category.
For students belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, there is no income criteria.

What you get

Award & benefits

The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of ₹15,000/- per annum.

What to prepare

Documents required

Applicants Registration Form

Copy of Mark List of SSLC, PLASTA/VHSE, etc.

Copy of Allotment Memo

First Page of Bank Passbook (in applicant's own name, including Name, Account Number, Branch Code, Branch Address)

Copy of Aadhaar Card or NPR Card

Copy of Nativity Certificate

Copy of Community Certificate or Minority Certificate

Income Certificate (Assal) fromthe village office

Copy of Ration Card

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Official Website Guidelines myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

MTSKRL – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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