Keralam Mother Teresa Scholarship Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

With a strong focus on educational welfare and social upliftment, the Government of Kerala has introduced the Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS) 2025–2026 to support students from notified minority communities pursuing nursing and paramedical diploma courses. Under this scheme, eligible students receive a scholarship of Rs 15,000 per academic year to reduce their financial burden and encourage continued education in the healthcare sector.

The scheme covers students from Muslim, Christian (all sects), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities who are enrolled in Government nursing schools or Government/Government-aided/self-financing institutions offering General Nursing or paramedical diploma courses. Students must have secured admission through a merit seat and obtained at least 45% marks in their qualifying examination to be eligible.

Preference is given to students from the BPL category. In the absence of BPL applicants, APL students with an annual family income up to Rs 8,00,000 from minority communities are also considered. To promote gender equity, 50% of the scholarships are reserved for female students. The scholarship is granted only once during the course period, and applicants must be permanent residents of Kerala with a bank account in their own name.

In addition to the Mother Teresa Scholarship, the Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala, also implements several other scholarship schemes aimed at supporting students from minority communities. These include the APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Civil Services Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, and Chief Minister's Research Fellowship Scheme. Each of these schemes targets different education levels and eligibility categories, ensuring wider access to financial assistance for deserving students. Applicants are encouraged to explore these schemes to identify the most suitable support for their academic journey.

Scheme Benefits

• Scholarship Amount: Rs 15,000 per student per academic year
• This financial assistance is provided directly to the student's bank account to support their education in nursing and paramedical diploma courses without any financial barrier.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must belong to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian (all sects), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
• Applicant must be a permanent resident (domiciled) of Kerala.
• Admission must be through a merit seat.
• Must be enrolled in:
  • Government nursing schools (General Nursing diploma), OR Government / Government-aided / government-recognised private institutions (including merit quota in self-financing colleges) offering paramedical diploma courses.
• Must have secured at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination.
• Preference will be given to BPL category students (no income limit for BPL).
• 50% of the scholarships are reserved for female students.
• If BPL candidates are not available, APL students with family income up to Rs 8,00,000 per year will be considered.
• Applicant must have a bank account in their own name in a scheduled commercial bank.
• Scholarship is awarded only once during the course period.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar card copy
• Community / Minority certificate
• Nativity certificate
• Income certificate issued by the Village Officer
• Mark sheets (SSLC, Plus Two / qualifying exam)
• Allotment memo and admission proof (nursing/paramedical course)
• Bank passbook copy (name, account number, branch, IFSC)
• Ration card
• Printout of online application form

Steps to Apply

• Visit the Official website of the Directorate of Minority Welfare of Kerala.
• Click on "Registration/Login" and complete the registration process.
• Log in using your username and password.
• Fill in your profile details carefully.
• Enter your educational/qualification details (exam marks, institution, course).
• Click on "Apply for Scholarship".
• Review all details carefully before final submission
• Submit the application and download the final printout
• This printout must be submitted to your institution along with the required documents for verification.

Verification and Approval by Institution

• The Head of Institution or an authorised officer will verify the submitted documents and approve the application online after verification.
• The Head of Institution is responsible for completing the verification and approval within the deadline.
• Any failure to do so will be the responsibility of the Head of Institution.
• For Government institutions, verification and approval can be done online, and documents may be maintained at the institution itself.
• For self-financing institutions, applications or their data may be forwarded to the Directorate of Minority Welfare, 4th Floor, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram – 695033.

Relevant Links

• Kerala Mother Teresa Scholarship Registration
• Kerala Mother Teresa Scholarship Student Login
• Official Guidelines for Kerala Mother Teresa Scholarship
• Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala

Contact Information

• Kerala Minority Welfare Department Contact Number:
  • 0471-2300523
  • 0471-2300524
  • 0471-2302090
• Kerala Minority Welfare Department Email: scholarship.mwd@gmail.com
• Directorate of Minority Welfare, 4th Floor, Vikas Bhavan
  Thiruvananthapuram – 695033