Apply for Minority Welfare Scholarship 2023-24 for Kerala CA/ICWA CMA/CS Students : Dates, Eligibility, Application Process and Benefits
The Department of Minority Welfare has unveiled crucial information about the CA/ICWA CMA/CS Scholarship for the academic year 2023-24. This scholarship is a valuable opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Chartered Accountancy (CA), Cost and Work Accountancy (CWA), Cost and Management Accounts (CMA), or Company Secretaryship (CS). Eligible candidates, including those facing financial constraints, can apply online before the scholarship deadline inFebruary 2024.
The CA/ICWA CMA/CS Scholarship is designed to support students from Minority Communities, specifically Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. The scholarship offers financial assistance to students undertaking final courses in CA, CMA, or CS. The National Scholarship Portal facilitates the application process.
Highlights:
- Scheme Name: CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS) Kerala
- Launched by: Department of Minority Welfare
- Beneficiaries: Minority students
- Benefits: Cash award of Rs. 15,000
- Application Mode: Online & Offline
- Last Date: 12th February 2024
- Eligible Community: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, & Jain Community
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How to Apply:
Prospective applicants must visit the Department of Minority Welfare’s Official Portal, accessible through the provided link, to review all instructions before submitting their applications. The last date for online applications is February 2024.
Link for apply
https://scholarship.minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in/dmw_ma/dmw_ind.php
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Belong to the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, or Jain community.
- Be a permanent resident of Kerala.
- Demonstrate a family income of less than Rs. 8 lakh.
- Attain a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Be currently pursuing CA, ICWA, or CS professional courses.
Important Dates:
- Last date for online application submission: 12th February 2024.
- Last date for offline application submission: 15th February 2024.
Benefits:
Successful applicants will receive an annual cash award of Rs. 15,000 to help cover their educational expenses. This financial aid is disbursed directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts, providing valuable support for their professional courses.
Required Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their applications:
- Bank account proof (Passbook’s first-page copy).
- Copy of Aadhar or NPR card.
- Copy of minority/community certificate.
- Proof of the current course, including admission card, tuition fee receipt, ID card, etc.
- Domicile certificate copy.
- Income certificate issued by the village office.
- Copy of mark sheets (SSLC, higher secondary, VHSE, degree, etc.).
- Ration card copy.
- Registration print-out of the applicant with an attested photograph.
Scholarship Application Process
Step 1:
- visit the website http://www.minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in/
Navigate to the Scholarship Section
Step 2: Access Instructions
- Click on “CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS)”
- Find the “Instructions” option.
Step 3: Read Instructions and Return
- Review the information provided in the PDF file.
- Return to the previous page after understanding the guidelines.
Step 4: Apply Online
- Click on “Apply Online” to open the application form.
- Fill in all mandatory details, including:
- Name of Applicant
- Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Sex
- Nationality
- Name of Father/Mother/Guardian
- Relationship to the Student
- Occupation of Father/Mother/Guardian
- Aadhaar Enrolment Status
- Aadhar ID/Enrollment Number
- Permanent Address
- Communication Address, etc.
Step 5: Declaration and Submission
- Read the declaration, check the checkbox, and enter the security code.
- Click the submit button.
- Print the filled application for your records.
Step 6: Candidate Login
- Visit the official website of the Minority Welfare Scholarship portal.
- Click on the “Candidate Login” option.
- Enter login details (registration ID, date of birth, and password).
- Choose the scholarship type (fresh or renewal) and click on login.
Helpline Information
For any queries, contact the authorities through the following channels:
- Email ID: scholarship.mwd@gmail.com
- Phone Numbers: 0471-2300524, 0471-2302090
Important Notes
- Thoroughly read the official notification before submitting the application.
- Ensure all listed documents are prepared before filling out the application.
- Upload documents in JPG or PNG format.
- Submit the application before the specified end date, as late submissions will not be accepted.
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