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C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl students from Muslim, Latin, and converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala. Through this scheme, scholarships are provided for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses, along with a separate hostel stipend.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Kerala

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The scholarship provides monetary benefits to eligible students for their studies and hostel expenses. | - Undergraduate: ₹4,000/- per annum (for 3,000 students).- Post Graduates: ₹5,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).- Professional Courses: ₹6,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).- Hostel Stipend: ₹12,000/- per annum (for 2,000 students).

Who can apply

The applicant should belong to the Muslim, Latin, or Converted Christian community.; The applicant should be a native of Kerala.; The applicant should be a girl student.; The applicant should be studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in a Government/Aided Institution.; The applicant should have gained admission to self-financing colleges from the merit seat.; The applicant should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination.; The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹4,50,000/-.; The applicant applying for Hostel stipend should be staying in recognized hostels.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who are the beneficiaries eligible for the C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship?

Girl students belonging to Muslim, Latin, or converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala are eligible beneficiaries.

What is the minimum percentage required in the qualifying examination for the scholarship?

An applicant must have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination to be eligible for this scholarship.

Can I receive both the course scholarship and the hostel stipend?

No, those who are eligible for the hostel stipend will not be eligible for the scholarship (the course-related monetary benefit).

What documents are required for the C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship application?

Required documents include the Applicant's Registration Printout, Bank Passbook First Page Copy, Aadhaar Card or NPR Card Copy, Nativity Certificate, Community or Minority Certificate, original Income Certificate from the Village Office, Ration Card Copy, Certificate and Marksheet of previous qualifying examination, Photo, and Signature.

Is a Nativity Certificate mandatory for the application?

Yes, a Nativity Certificate Copy is a required document for the application, confirming the applicant is a native of Kerala.

What kind of courses do I need to be studying to apply for this scholarship?

You need to be studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in a Government/Aided Institution, or have secured admission to self-financing colleges through the merit seat.

If I'm applying for the hostel stipend, do I need to be staying in a specific type of hostel?

Yes, if you are applying for the hostel stipend, you must be staying in a recognised hostel to be eligible.

Am I eligible for this scholarship if I am a girl student?

Yes, if you are a girl student from the Muslim, Latin, or converted Christian community and are a native of Kerala, you could be eligible.

What is the maximum family income limit for me to apply for this scholarship?

Your family's annual income should not exceed ₹4,50,000/- for you to be eligible for this scholarship.

What kind of institution should I be admitted to if I want to apply for this scholarship?

You should be admitted to a Government or Aided Institution for your first year of Graduation or Higher courses, or if you are in a self-financing college, your admission must be from the merit seat.