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Dear Sir, I belongs to a poor family and right now, I am studying in a Government school which is affiliated to Kerala State Board. I want to do my Intermediate Science with scholarship. So, can I know about the scholarships available for me?

There are several scholarships available for students studying Intermediate Science in Kerala. Some of the popular ones are:

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students: This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and provides financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families. The scholarship is awarded based on the student's performance in the 12th board examination.

Post Matric Scholarship for Minority Students: This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, and provides financial assistance to students belonging to minority communities. The scholarship is awarded based on the student's performance in the 12th board examination.

State Scholarships: The State Government of Kerala offers several scholarships to meritorious students who are residents of the state. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and income criteria.

Kerala State Higher Education Council Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the Kerala State Higher Education Council and provides financial assistance to economically weaker students pursuing higher education. The scholarship is awarded based on merit and income criteria.

You can visit the official website of the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, to get more information about the scholarships available and the eligibility criteria.

College Admission Scholarship Application (CASA)

Schindler Igniting Minds Scholarships.

INSPIRE Scholarship.

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls.

Foundation For Excellence (FFE) Scholarship.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Awards.

National Scholarship Test (NST)

PM Narendra Modi Scholarship for 12th Pass Students.

Here are some options to consider:

• Kerala State Higher Education Council Scholarships: The Kerala State Higher Education Council offers scholarships to students who have excelled in their academic pursuits. Students who have secured top ranks in the Kerala State Board Examination are eligible for the scholarship.


• Minority Scholarships: Students from minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Parsis are eligible for minority scholarships offered by the government of Kerala. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students to continue their education.

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is provided by the government of India to students who belong to economically weaker sections of the society. The scholarship is open to students pursuing a course in science or any other stream.


• National Scholarship Portal: The National Scholarship Portal is a one-stop-shop for all government scholarships. Students can apply for scholarships online, and the portal also provides information about various scholarships offered by the government of India.

• Private Scholarships: Private organizations like Reliance Foundation, Tata Trusts, and Aditya Birla Group offer scholarships to meritorious students pursuing intermediate science courses. Students can check the eligibility criteria and apply for these scholarships on their respective websites.