Margadeepam Scholarship 2026–27
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
📌 About the Event
Margadeepam Scholarship 2026–27 is a Kerala Government scholarship scheme for students from notified minority communities studying in Classes 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools. The scheme provides financial assistance to support their school education.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Programme Type: Pre-Matric Scholarship
- Conducted By: Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
- Mode of Application: Online
- Eligible Classes: Classes 1 to 8
- Eligible Institutions: Government and government-aided schools in Kerala
- Eligible Communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis
- Scholarship Amount: ₹1,500 per eligible student
📅 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- Application Submission: Through the concerned school/institution
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Students must be studying in Classes 1 to 8 in a government or government-aided school in Kerala.
- The parent/guardian’s annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Kerala.
- A maximum of two students from the same family can receive the scholarship.
- Students receiving another scholarship are not eligible.
- 30% of scholarships are reserved for girl students.
- Applications are verified by the Head of the Institution.
- Selection is based on the prescribed index-point system, considering factors such as family income and academic performance.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Scholarship Amount: ₹1,500 per eligible student
- Financial assistance for educational expenses
- Scholarship support for eligible minority students studying in Classes 1 to 8
- 30% reservation of scholarships for girl students