Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria, such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, financial need, among others. Or some combination of these criteria. Scholarship criteria usually reflect the values and goals of the donor or founder of the award. While scholarship recipients are not required to repay scholarships, the awards may require that the recipient continue to meet certain requirements during their period of support, such maintaining a minimum grade point average or engaging in a certain activity (e.g., playing on a college sports team for athletic scholarship holders). Scholarships may provide a monetary award, an in-kind award (e.g., waiving of tuition fees or fees for housing in a dormitory), or a combination.Multifarious Scholarships are provided by Governmental, University & College Level.

Govt. Scholarships (Central & State)

Scholarships are provided by both Central & State Governments provides Scholarship to the students who are admitted to various arts and science course in their first year of study, provided they have secured 505 marks and above in the qualifying examinations. The quantum of Scholarship amounts to Rs. 10000/- and Rs. 12,000/- for Degree and post – graduate courses respectively. The scholarships are awarded on merit, subject to the number allotted each year. 

1.Kerala State Higher Education Council Scholarship (HECS)

Eligibility: First year degree students of Science, Humanities, Social Science, Business Studies. Qualifying marks in previous examination: For SC/ST 45% in Science and 40% in other subjects. For others 50% in Science and 45% in other subjects. Scholarship Amount: For UG Rs. 12000 for first year ; Rs.18,000 for second year (1st Renewal); and Rs. 24,000 per year (2nd Renewal) for final year;   PostGraduation (for continuing education) – Rs. 40,000 for first year (3rd renewal) and Rs. 60,000 for second year (4th renewal).

Website: http://dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/hescholarship/he_ma/he_maindx.php

2. State Merit Scholarship (SMS)

Eligibility: applicant should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying exam and should be first year student of UG or PG. Annual income of the parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 1lakh. Scholarship Amount: For UG Rs. 1250 per annum for 3 years. For PG Rs. 1500 per annum for 2 years. 

Website: http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

3. Merit Scholarship to the Children of School Teachers (MSCT)

Eligibility: Children of Primary and Secondary School Teachers only are eligible. Scholarship Amount: For UG and PG Rs. 50 per month for 3 years and 2 years respectively. 

Website: http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

4. Hindi Scholarship (HS)

Eligibility: Hindi must be one of the subjects in the present studying course. Only I year students are eligible for applying the scholarship. Scholarship Amount: For UG Rs. 500 per month for 3 years;  For PG Rs. 1000 per month for 2 years.  

http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

5. Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship (MNS)

Eligibility: Should be first year girl student of UG and should belong to Forward of BPL family and Backward Community. Annual income of the parent/guardian should not exceed Rs. 18,000 per annum. Scholarship Amount: For UG Rs. 125 per annum for 3 years 

http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

6. Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE)

Eligibility: Sanskrit must be one of the subjects in the present studying course. Only Ist year students are eligible for applying the scholarship. Scholarship Amount: For UG and PG Rs. 200 per month for 3years and 2 years respectively. 

Website http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

7. Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS)

Eligibility: should be first year students of UG or PG. should belong to BPL family. Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination. Scholarship Amount: For UG and PG Rs. 10000 per annum or 3 years and 2 years respectively. 

Website http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

8. Blind/PH Scholarship (BPHFC)

Eligibility: Blind/PH/Deaf students studying in UG and PG. Financial support: Fee Charges for Blind students with family annual income below Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Hostel charges for all PH students who are hostellers and whose family annual income is below Rs. 4.50 lakhs. Boarding charges for all PH students who are day scholars and whose family annual income is below Rs. 4.50 lakhs. Can apply as fresh in all academic years. 

Website: http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

9. District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Renewal

Eligiblity: Continued from +2 level upto UG level. Should have scored A Plus in all subjects in the SSLC Examination March 2013, conducted by Board of Public Examinations, Kerala State. Scholarship amount : Rs. 1250 per annum for 3 years 

http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

10. Kerala University Merit Scholarship

Eligibility:  Meritorius students of UG & PG, who scored not less than 60% marks in the qualifying examination. Students enjoying any other scholarship are not eligible.

Scholarship amount : for UG students Rs. 2500/- per annum for 3 years  & for P.G. students Rs. 3,000/- per annum for 2 years 

 http://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/

11. Student Aid Fund (SAF) Scholarships from Kerala University Union

Eligibility: Students of Degree & P.G. classes whose parents’ annual income does not exceed Rs. 10,0000 per annum.

Scholarship amount:  for UG Rs. 2000/- per annum  for 3 years & for P.G. students. Rs. 3,000/- per annum for 2 years

 https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/dptStuService

12. SNEHAPOORVAM scholarship of Kerala Social Security Mission

Eligibility: Orphans (die either father or mother) who are living in the family, with their relatives, friends, or the support of the community.

Scholarship amount: for UG and PG students, Rs.10,000/- per annum for 3 years and 2years respectively

 http://socialsecuritymission.gov.in/index.php/snehapoorvam

13. ASPIRE scholarship for PG/M.Phil/Ph.D programmes

Eligibility: Meritorious students of the University Departments / Colleges under the University of Kerala for pursuing short term internships/projects in institutions other than their parent Colleges/University Departments.

Award: Rs.8000/- p.m, for internship/ project undertaken within the state and Rs.10,000/- for internship/ project undertaken outside the state. The Scholarship will be provided for minimum period of one month  for P.G. Course and a maximum period of 4 months for M.Phil and Ph.D courses (at a single stretch or in 2 phases) depending upon the proposal. 

Website: http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/

14. C.H. Muhammedkoya Scholarship (CHMS)

Eligibility: Should belong to Muslim, Latin, Converted Christian Community and should be a native of Kerala. Should be a girl student studying for the first year graduation or higher courses. Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination. Annual income of the parent/guardian should not exceed Rs. 6 lakhs. Scholarship Amount: For UG:  Rs. 5000 per annum for 3 years For PG:  Rs. 6000 per annum for 2 years

 Website: http://dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/dmw/dmw_ma/dmw_ind.php#dialog

15. Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarsip (PJMS)

Eligibility: Meritorious students of Muslim, Cristain, Sikkh, Buddah, Parsis, Jains community who studying in BA/BSc/B.Com in Arts/science colleges

Award:  Rs. 15000/- each given to outgoing students, scores 80% in UG final year examination and 75% in PG final year examination

Website: http://dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/dmw/dmw_ma/dmw_ind.php

16. VIDYASAMUNNATHI Scholarship

The UG & PG students of economically backward forward communities will get educational scholarships and competitive assistance for their studies. Award: Scholarship will be given to Undergraduate (Rs. 5000/- per year & post graduate students (Rs. 6000/- per year) Can apply as fresh in all academic years. No renewals.  http://samunnathi.com/vidyasamunnathi

17. Kerala State Backward Classes Development Corporation (KSBCDC) Scholarship

 The economically backward OBC students will get educational scholarships and competitive assistance for their studies. Annual income of the parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 1,20,000/-

Scholarship amount: Rs. 5000/- per year to Undergraduate & post graduate level for 3 years and 2years respectively 

Website: www.ksbcdc.com

18. PRATHIBHA Scholarship (KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala)

Eligiblity: The scholarship offered to meritorius BSc students of Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology; should have qualified Higher Secondary Board Examination with minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all subjects put together and minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects put together. (For SC/ST reservation category, the eligibility is stipulated to minimum marks of 80% or equivalent grade for all subjects in total and minimum 80% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects in total.

The objective of the programme is to motivate bright students to Higher studies in Basic and Natural Sciences by awarding them Scholarships. Prathibha Scholars are also provided opportunities to attend Science orientation programmes in reputed research laboratories in the state so as to introduce themselves to cutting edge areas of research and interact with pioneers in Science.

The selected students are initially eligible for scholarship for 3-year U.G. programme. The scholarship could be continued for 2-year P.G. / 4 ^th & 5 ^th years of Integrated P.G./ 1 ^st and 2 ^nd years of Integrated Ph.D. subject to the guidelines of the scheme.

 http://ws.kscste.kerala.gov.in/prathibha

19. INSPIRE Scholarship (DST, Govt. of India)

The scholarship offered to pursue undergraduate (UG) studies and continued up to postgraduate (PG) studies, is based on Class 12th standard examination results (top 1%) of respective Boards or within eligible rank in chosen few competitive examinations such as JEE (main), JEE (advanced), NEET (AIPMT) and securing admission in science stream (in any of science course or its combination out of 18 identified subjects) at any recognized colleges or universities or academic institutions in the country.  

Website: http://www.online-inspire.gov.in/

20. PG Merit Scholarship For University Rank Holders

Eligibility: The rank holders of each university at undergraduate level to pursue their Master’s Degree. All universities/degree awarding institutions would be required to issue rank certificates to the toppers of the university in B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. 

Website: https://scholarships.gov.in/

21. PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

Eligibility: Any single girl child, being the only child of her parents, is eligible to apply for the PG scholarship scheme. The scheme is applicable to such a single girl child who has taken admission to the first year master’s degree programmes. The age of the girl student should not exceed 30 years at the time of admission. Scholarship Rates: Rs. 2,000/- per month for a period of two years only (10 months in the year) i.e. full duration of a PG course. 

Website: https://scholarships.gov.in/

22. Post Metric Scholarship (PMS)

Eligibility: Students belonging to economically weaker sections of minority community (Muslims & Christians). 50% or equivalent grade in the previous final examination and the annual income of the parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs. Scholarship Amount: Rs. 3000 per annum for UG and PG students and maintannce allowance of  Rs. 570/- per month for Hosteller & Rs. 300/- per month for Day Scholar. 

Website: https://scholarships.gov.in/

23. Central Sector Scholarship (CSS)

Eligibility: applicant should have passed the Senior School Certificate Examination conducted by CBSE and have secured the total aggregate marks (in first five subjects) equal or above the following minimum marks as per the stream opted by the applicant. Science: 418, Commerce: 396, Others: 332 (For all categories: SC/ST/OBC/UR). Annual income of the parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 4.50 lakhs. Scholarship Amount: For UG 1000/- per month. For PG Rs. 2000 per month. 

Website: https://scholarships.gov.in/

24. Post Metric Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (PMSD)

Eligibility: The Scholarships are to provide financial assistance to the parents of students with disabilities for studying in post-matric level. The financial assistance includes scholarship, book grant, escort/reader allowance, etc. Selection of the beneficiaries under these two scholarship schemes is on the basis of merit.

 Website: https://scholarships.gov.in/

‘E-Grantz’ SCHOLARSHIPS

E-grantz is web based solutions for the timely disbursement of educational assistance to all eligible students of UG, PG and PhD level, which is independent to availing other eligible scholarships. 

Website: https://www.egrantz.kerala.gov.in/  

The different categories of educational grants/concessions under this scheme are given below:

25. Educational concession to the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Eligible Communities including Kudumbies and Converts

Award: For Degree students lump-sum grant Rs. 950. Stipend : Rs. 600/- per month for students who come from places beyond the distance of 8 km. and Rs.530 per month for students who live within 8 km. PG students – lump-sum grant Rs. 675, stipend as above. All students eligible for concession should apply in the prescribed forms with necessary documents within one month of their admission to the college.

26. Educational concession to Socially and Educationally Backward Communities under KPCR

Award : Full fee concession for Degree students. Full fee concession, lump-sum grant and stipend for P.G. Students.Income limit: Rs. 25,000/- per annum (Degree) Rs. 42,000/- per annum (P.G.) Applications are to be submitted within two months from the date of admission.

27. Educational Concession to the Forward Communities under KPCR

Award: Full fee concession for Degree and P.G. students.
Income limit: Rs. 25,000/- per annum (Degree). Rs. 42,000/- per annum (PG)

28. Grants for FISHERMAN’s Child (Fisherman Scholarship)

Award: Rs. 400- per annum – Subject to the date of enrollment.
Eligibility: Students of all classes belonging to fishermen community irrespective of income limit. The application forms are available at the office of the Regional Deputy Director of Fisheries, Kollam.

Website:  http://www.egrantzfisheries.kerala.gov.in/

University Merit Scholarship 

Students who have secured and 60% marks or above for degree classes are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The amount is Rs. 900/- per year for Degree course and Rs.1200/- per year for post graduate course. 

State merit Scholarship

This is a merit cum means scholarship for the students with more than 60% marks obtained for the qualifying examination. The income limit for granting the scholarship is Rs. 10000/- for degree & Rs. 12000/- for post graduate courses. The scholarship is Rs. 625/- per year for degree course & Rs. 750 per year for the Post Graduate course.

Students Aid Fund

The income limit for granting scholarship is Rs.10000/- for degree and P.G. courses. The amount of scholarship is Rs.750/- per year for Degree & Rs. 1,000/year for post graduate courses.

Endowments

University Level 

College Level

1. H. H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews II endowment Scholarship (Instituted by His Holiness on his ascent to the throne of the Catholicos of the East). The Scholarship is awarded to the deserving students who are selected on the basis of merit cum means by the college council. 
2. Rev. Fr. Prof. V.Varghese Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the members of the teaching staff to commemorate the meritorious service of Rev.Fr.Prof. V. Varghese as the college Principal) The awardees are selected on the basis of academic merit. Scholarships one each for the degree courses and one scholarship each to the Postgraduate course will be awarded every year. 
3. Prof. Abraham Philip Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the department of Physics in 1987). The scholarship is awarded to the students who score the highest score in B.Sc. Physics main and subsidiary in the university examinations. 
4. Prof. N. P. Gopinatha Pillai Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the department of Mathematics in 1990) .The student who scores the highest score in B.Sc. Mathematics will be eligible for the scholarship. A scholarship is also awarded to the students who secure full marks in Mathematics main. 
5. Prof.K.S. Mathew Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the Department of Physical Education and other members of the teaching staff to Commemorate the retirement of Prof. K.S. Mathew in 1991) The award will be given annually to the best athelete ( Including games) who represents the college at the University/ State level.
6. Rev.Fr.A.Daniel Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by Rev. Fr. A. Daniel in 1992). The student who scores the highest marks in Hindi as second language in the degree classes will be selected for the awards. 7. Prof.Thomas John endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the department of Commerce in 1993). The scholarship will be awarded to students who score the highest marks in B.Com degree course.
7. Prof.Thomas John endowment Scholarship(Instituted by the department of Commerce in 1993). The scholarship will be awarded to students who score the highest marks in B.Com degree course.
8. Prof. A.C.Kunjoonjamma Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the department of Mathematics in1995).The scholarship is awarded to two students of final year by securing highest score in B.Sc. Mathematics (Main papers only). 
9. Prof. T. Babukutty endowment scholarship (Instituted by the Department of Chemistry in 1996). The student who gets the highest score in the first degree programme in chemistry is eligible. 
10. Prof. Achamma John Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the Department of Botany in 1997). The awardees will be selected on the basis of their performance in B.Sc.Botany main and subsidiary examinations of the University.
11. Prof. M. Chacko Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the department of Chemistry in 2000) To be awarded to the student who gets the highest score in M.Sc.degree examination. 
12. Prof.T.G. Rajan Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the department of Commerce in 2000 to commemorate the retirement of Prof. T. G. Rajan, Head of Department of Commerce) The Scholarship will be awarded to the student who gets the highest score in the Commerce course. 
13. Prof. K. G. Mathew Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the department of Physics in 2000 to commemorate the retirement of Prof.K.G.Mathew, Head of Department of Physics). The Scholarship will be awarded to the student of the final year M.Sc. Physics course who secures the Maximum score among the first class holders in the University Examinations. 
14. Prof. V.K. Mathew Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the dept.of Physics in 2002 to commemorate the retirement of Prof. V.K. Mathew). The Scholarship is awarded to the Student who secures highest score in M.Sc. (previous) exams 
15. Smt. P.G. Annamma Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by Smt. P.G. Annamma, Head Accountant (Retired). To be awarded to the students scoring the highest mark in the S.S.L.C. examination from among the children of the Non Teaching staff of this College.
16. Prof. K. T. Annamma Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the members of the Teaching Staff of St. Gregorios College, Kottarakara to commemorate the retirement of Prof. K. T. Annamma in 2004). The award will be given annually to the best athlete/winning team members (including games), who represent the College at the State/ University/Zonal tournaments. 
17. Prof. Dr. Abraham P. O. Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the Department of Commerce in 2005 to commemorate the retirement of Prof. Dr. Abraham P. O., Head, Department of Commerce). The Scholarship will be awarded to the student who gets the highest score in the B.Com course. 
18. Prof. John Kurakar Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the Department of Malayalam in 2007 to commemorate the retirement of Prof. John Kurakar Head of Department of Malayalam). The Scholarship will be awarded to the student of B.A. Communicative English, who gets the highest score in Part II Malayalam (Semester II) in the University Examinations. 
19. Rev.Fr. Prof. George Varghese Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by Rev.Fr.George Varghese). The Scholarship will be awarded to the student of B.A.Communicative English who scores the highest grade in the final semester University Examinations. 
20. Prof. L. Koshy Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by the Dept. of Physics in 1999). The Scholarship is awarded to the student who secures the highest score in B.Sc. Physics Examinations.
21. Prof. G. Jacob Endowment Scholarship (Instituted by Prof. G. Jacob, Former Professor, Dept. of Chemistry in 2013) To help bright students hailing from financially poor background. It is awarded to U.G./P.G. Chemistry students during their course of study. 
22. H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews II Janma Sathabdhi Smaraka Award The endowment has been instituted by Prof. Sabu Varghese, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics who retired from service on 31.05.2015. The amount will be awarded to the student (or students) who score highest mark in the University examination in M.Sc Mathematics (both first and second years) every year.