• 1 March 2026Last date 2 July 2026, March 2026.
• Students from classes 1 to 8 from minority communities can apply.
• students must be permanent residents of Kerala.
• Family income should not exceed Rs. 1 lakh per year.
• 30% of seats are reserved for girls.
• Apply on the official website of Directorate of Minority Welfare.
• Scholarship provides financial help for higher education.

The Kerala government made a new scholarship for minority students. It's for kids in government-aided schools. The scholarship helps Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain and Parsi students. Girls get more chances. They get 30% of the seats. Boys can try if there are empty girl seats. Students who follow the rules can ask for the scholarship. They have until March 9, 2026 to apply. This help is for students from class 1 to class 8. It gives money so kids can keep studying without money worries. The scholarship is only for Kerala students. Their families must not earn more than 1 lakh rupees per year. This rule makes sure the money goes to students who really need it.

This scholarship helps students in classes 1 to 8 study without money problems. Kids whose family earns less than 1 lakh rupees per year can get help. All who fit the rules can apply before the last date.

• Name: Margadeepam Scholarship Form
• Started by: Kerala
• For: Students
• Aim: Give scholarship chances
• Website: Margadeepam

• Must be a Kerala student
• From Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi group
• Studying in class 1 to 8 in Kerala government-aided school
• Family income not more than 1 lakh rupees per year
• 30% seats for girls
• Two kids per family can get this help

• Last date to apply: March 9, 2026

Also read about the Kerala LSS USS Scholarship. It helps students in Kerala. The government gives money to poor students. This helps them study more. Students from class 1 to 8 can get this help. It is for students from some groups like Muslims and Christians. Girls get more chances to get the money. Boys can also get it if there are not many girls. Students must live in Kerala to get this help. Their family should not earn too much money. The last day to ask for this help is 9 March 2026. Students can ask for it on a website. This money helps students study without money problems. It is good for students who want to learn more. Ask your teacher if you want to know more about it.

• Chosen students get money to study from class 1 to 8

• Income proof
• Aadhar card
• Caste paper
• Ration card
• Bank details
• Phone number
• Passport size photo

• Student must fit all rules
• Apply before last date
• Fill form correctly
• Must really need money for studies

Also read about the Kerala Kedavilakku Scholarship program. It helps students too.

• Go to Margadeepam Website
• Click “Application Form”
• Get PDF form
• Fill details
• Add needed papers
• Give form to school

• Visit official site
• Download the form

• Go to official site
• Click “Track Details”
• Type Aadhar number
• Click search

• Address: Directorate of Minority Welfare, 4th Floor, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
• Phone: 0471-2300524 / 0471-2300523
• Email: scholarship.mwd@gmail.com

The Directorate of Minority Welfare started this scholarship.

Students in classes 1 to 8 can apply.

Apply on the official website.

Tip: Students get money to help them keep studying in school. This helps poor families.