EDUCATIONALCONCESSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE FISHERMEN COMMUNITY AND THE MINORITIES

Fisheries Educational Scheme

LGK to PhD., -    Covers Aided, Unaided, Self-financing Institutions, including Professional Courses (admitted in merit seat)

For students from registered fishermen, fish vending women family.

2. Muslim Girls Scholarship (20% reserved for Latin Catholic Girls, Degree, PG including profession, either schollarship of 5000/- per year of Hostel fee of 10000/- )

3. Minority Merit cum Means Scholarship (pre metric)  

 S.S.L.C. Cash award and scholarship:

In order to promote the educational status of the students of fishermen families, the Board implements this scheme.  An amount of Rs.5000/- is awarded to the student who secure A+ Grade  in the S.S.L.C. Examination and Rs.4000/- to 9 A+ winners, Rs.3,000/- to 8 A+ winners is awarded to the among the fishermen community in State level.   Moreover Cash award is Rs.3000/- is granted to the students who pass in Fisheries Technical School. (KFWBF

Cash Award for Higher Education:

According to this scheme Cash Award of Rs.5000/- and merit certificate is given to the student of Fishermen families who secure highest marks in each group in Higher Secondary Examinations conducted in Kerala who secure highest marks in each group in State level.  Cash award of Rs.3000/- is also given to the students who secure highest marks in each group in the three regions of the Board.  Cash award of Rs.3000/- and merit certificate is also given to fishermen students in each Region of Board who secure highest marks in Vocational Higher Secondary Education.

Post matric Education The Scheduled Caste/Other eligible caste students are given fee exemption, yearly lump sum grant and monthly stipend without income limits to pursue various courses after 10th standard. This concession can be availed at all institutes and for all courses approved by Government or University. The yearly lump sum grant varies for different courses. The yearly lump sum grants

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

                Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Now  Renewal only)

                Post-metric Scholarship

                Central Sector Scholarship

SUVARNA JUBILEE SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               4000(UG-3000, PG:1000)

Amount of Scholarship                                   :               Rs.10,000/p.a

Total amount of scholarship  in a year        :               Rs.4.0 crores

Eligibility                                                            :               50% marks in qualifying exam Income limit. - should belong to BPL       family. Students of Govt./aided institutions can only apply Scholarship allotted to a particular college for UG & PG

Time  to apply                                                   :               After the completion of first year  admissions

Time of sanction                                              :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                    :               The Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications sanctions. Presently the amount is being disbursed to the head of the institution through Demand Draft

Time of scholarship disbursed                    :               November/December every year

STATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               H.S 450, Degree 300, P.G.  150

Amount of Scholarship                                   :               H.S: Rs 1000, Degree:Rs. 1250/-, PG: Rs.1500/(per Year)

Amount of scholarship  in a year                    :               15 lakh

Eligibility                                                               :               50% marks in qualifying Exam. Income limit Rs.1.0 lakh. But for the first 25 students in HS level and the first 3 students in the UG level and the first student in the PG level, scholarships are awarded without considering income criterion.

Time  to apply                                                    :               Soon after the completion of admissions in Colleges.

Time of  Sanction                                             :               October/November every year

Procedure for sanction                                  :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed  the electronic transfer to the students account

Time of  disbursement                                  :               November/December

DISTRICT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               Variable

Amount of scholarship                                  :               Rs.1250 /- per year

Total amount of scholarship in a year      :               Rs.1.2 crores

Eligibility                                                               :               All students who get A+ grade in SSLC Examination conducted in that year

Time to apply                                                     :               After the completion of first year admissions

Time of sanction                                               :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                   :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed the electronic transfer

to the students account

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December every year

MUSIC/FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               Music -65,Fine Arts -22 and for all UG and PG students studying for Kathakali

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               BPA/BA-Rs 1500,MPA/MA-Rs.1500,Bharathanatyam-Rs.300/-, Drawing-Rs.250, Mohiniyattom Rs.300 Modelling/Scupture Rs.250 Kathakali(UG) Rs.500/-

Total amount of scholarship   in a year    :               Rs.2lakh

Eligibility                                                               :               Students studying in Govt.Music colleges at Thiruvananthapuram, Thrippunithura, Palakkad.  Fine Arts College at Thiruvananthapuram, Mavelikkara and Thrissur are eligible to apply Income limit Rs.10,000/p.a

Time  to apply                                                 :               After the completion of first year admissions

Time of sanction                                             :               every year

Procedure of sanction                                   :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed the electronic transfer

to the students account

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December

General                                                            :               This is a State Govt. Scheme

MUSLIM GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                         :               Degree  - 3000, PG – 1000, Prof.Course - 1000

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               Degree - Rs.3000 /-, PG - Rs.4000 /-, Prof.Course - Rs.5000/-

Total amount for all students in a year      :               Rs.1.8 crore

Eligibility                                                           :               1.Only Muslim girls are eligible 

2.Should be a student in Govt./Aided institution or should have secured admission under Govt. quota in unaided colleges. 

3.income limit Rs.2.5 lakhs. The amount is being credited to the SB a/c of the applicant.  Students are advised to submit Bank account number of any nationalized Bank with IFSC code

When to apply                                                  :               After the completion of first year admissions

When is it Sanctioned                                    :               October/November every year

Sanctioning Procedure                                  :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of Applications.Presently the amount is being disbursed the electronic transfer to the students account

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December

MUSLIM GIRL STUDENTS STAYING IN HOSTEL ARE ELIGIBLE TO GET HOSTEL FEE SUBJECT TO MAXIMUM OF Rs.10,000/- PER ANNUM

STIPEND FOR MUSLIM GIRLS RESIDING IN HOSTELS

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               2000

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               Max. Rs 1000/p.m, Rs 10000/p.a

Amount for scholarship  in a year               :               Rs.2.0 crore

Eligibility                                                           :               Should be residing in Govt./Govt. approved     hostels. Income limit Rs.2.5 lakh

Time  to apply                                                  :               After the completion of first year admissions

Time of Sanction                                             :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                   :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed the electronic transfer

to the students account

Time of  disbursement                                  :               November/December

MUSLIM NADAR SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               Number not specified(according to allotment of fund)

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               Rs125/per year

Amount of scholarship in a year                                :               Rs.6.0 lakh

Eligibility                                                               :               Girls students belonging to OBC communities and girl students belonging to BPL families of forward casts can apply.50% marks in qualifying exam. Income limit Rs. 18,000/per year

Time to apply                                                   :               After the completion of first year admissions

Time of Sanction                                              :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                    :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed the electronic transfer

to the students account

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December

SANSKRIT SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               H.S level – 85, Degree – 55, PG – 25, Total – 165

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               200 /- p.m

Amount of Scholarship in a year                  :               Rs.15 lakh

Eligibility                                                           :               H.S students who study Sanskrit as one of the subjects and students of Sanskrit colleges and Sanskrit University. Income limit 1.0 lakh p.a

Time to apply                                                     :               Soon after the completion of first year admissions

Time of Sanction                                              :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                   :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed the electronic transfer to the students account

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLIND/DEAF/PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               Variable

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               Fee , Boarding and Hostel Charges

Amount of scholarship in a year                   :               Rs.20 lakh

Eligibility                                                           :               Students of Govt/aided colleges and HS institutions are eligible. Fee concession only to those whose annual income are below Rs.25,000/p.a

Time to apply                                                   :               After the completion of first year admissions

Time of Sanction                                              :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                    :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed to the head of the institution through e-Transfer

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS UNDERGOING IAS COACHING

No. Of Scholarship                                           ;               20

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               Rs.600 /- pm

Amount of scholarship in a year                   :               Rs.12000

Eligibility                                                              :               To students belonging to SC communities and undergoing coaching for IAS exam in university college, Thiruvananthapuram or Maharajas College Ernakulam.

Time to apply                                                    :               After the completion of admission in coaching centres

Time of Sanction                                              :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                   :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed to the head of the institution through Demand Draft

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December

MERIT CUM MEANS SCHOLARSHIP TO MINORITY COMMUNITY STUDENTS- RENEWAL

Given to Degree/ P.G students of professional/technical courses belonging to minority communities.. Scholarship is renewable if successfully completed the previous years course, and income does not exceeded 2.5 lakhs. For renewing the scholarship, the student has to produce proof to show that he/she has successfully completed the previous year's course.

CENTRAL SECTOR SCHOLARSHIP

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               2324/year

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               10000/year for degree level,  20000/year for p.g/4th and 5th year of professional courses, provided the candidate should renewed

Amount of scholarship in a year                                :               Maximum of 2.324 crore

Eligibility                                                               :               80% marks in qualifying exam, Income limit-4.5 lakh

Time to apply                                                     :               Soon after the completion of first year admissions

Time of Sanction                                              :               March

Procedure of sanction                                   :               Sanctioned by the Ministry of HRD,Higher education after getting the prepared list  from the office of the scholarship special officer  in the prescribed time limit

Time of Disbursement                                   :               April/May

POST METRIC SCHOLARSHIP for MINORITY

No. Of Scholarship                                           :               Fixed by GOI(Ministry of minority affairs) every year

Amount of Scholarship                                  :               H.S level-140/- for day scholars, 185/-for hostellers, , Degree & PG- Rs185/ for day scholars and Rs.335/ for hostellers, M.Phil/Ph.D: Rs. 330/- for day scholars and Rs. 510 for hostellers

Amount of scholarship in a year                                :               Varies depending up on the no.of scholarships

Eligibility                                                               :               50% marks in qualifying exam. Income limit Rs.2 lakh. Only Muslim and Christian students are eligible from the state of Kerala.

Time to apply                                                     :               Decided by GOI

Time of Sanction                                              :               October/November every year

Procedure of sanction                                   :               Sanctioned by the Special Officer for Scholarships after verification of applications. Presently the amount is being disbursed the electronic transfer to the students account

Time of disbursement                                   :               November/December

Name of Scheme : EDUCATIONAL CONCESSION

Objective                      : to provide educational concession to the children of registered Non-Hindu fishermen

Components                : lump sum grant, hostel fee, stipend, tuition fee, pocket money etc.

Beneficiaries                : Children of registered Non-Hindu fishermen

Procedure                    : the Institution has to forward the Bill to the District Fisheries Officer

Whom to contact       : District Fisheries Officer/Matsyabhavan Officer

Details of assistance  : Rate as per G.O. of SC/ST Department

Application form        : available with the District Office/Matsyabhavan Officer/down load from website

EDUCATION LOAN SCHEME

OBJECTIVES

NBCFDC introduced Education Loan Scheme 'New Aakanksha' Scheme to provide financial assistance to the students of Backward Classes living below double poverty line for pursuing General/ Professional/ Technical course or training at graduate and higher level.

EDUCATION LOAN SCHEME

ELIGIBILITY : Members of backward classes, as notified by Central Government and State Governments from time to time.

The annual income of the applicant's family should be below double the poverty line i.e. Rs.55000/- p.a. in  urban areas and Rs. 40,000/- p.a.  in rural areas.

The applicant should have obtained admission for professional Course.

Priority will be given to women, physically impaired and dependent of war widows.

COURSES COVERED :     - MBA or equivalent (approved by AICTE)

MCA (Master of computer Application) or equivalent programme  (approved by AICTE)

Graduate programme in Engineering conducted by IIT/other institutions. (approved by AICTE)

MBBS/Graduation/ PG in Medicine (including Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Unani) programme conducted by colleges recognized by Medical Council of India or any other concerned authority.

Graduation/PG in Hotel Management etc.

The loan shall be provided by the State Channelising Agency through Institute/College only.

EDUCATION LOAN SCHEME

MAXIMUM  LOAN  LIMIT :  90% of the expenditure of entire duration of the professional course subject to maximum loan limit of Rs. 5.00 Lakh/per beneficiary or Rs. 1,25,000/- p.a/per beneficiary. Balance 10% co ntributed by the SCA and beneficiary. Generally the study period is taken as four years.

EDUCATION LOAN SCHEME -  RATE OF INTEREST :  From beneficiary - 4%p.a

Eligible students of the targert group should apply for loan to their State Channelising Agencies.

Mode of Repayment: The recovery will commence after six months of completion of course or getting employment/ Self-employment whichever is earlier.

 National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation

5th Floor, NCUI Building, 3, Siri Institutional Area,  Khel Gaon Marg, New Delhi-110016

Tel. : +91-11-26511027/ 26511028    Fax : +91-11-26850086    E-Mail : nbcfdc@del3.vsnl.net.in

Whom to Apply

Prospective eligible beneficiaries should apply on prescribed form (available with the SCA) to Distt. Office of SCA where he/she normally resides.

The applicant should clearly mention his/her felt needs and choice of vocation and training requirements, if any, in the application form.

 The applicant should fulfill eligibility criteria (should belong to Backward Class and living below double poverty line).

 Submit documents as a proof of the same such as Caste and Income Certificate issued by Competent Authority like Tehsildar/Sub Divisional Magistrate/District Collector etc.

 The loan is sanctioned by SCA to the applicant keeping in view the availability of funds and fulfillment of eligibility criteria by the beneficiaries & completion of required documentation.

* For more details please contact Your State Channlising Agency