The Jilla Merit Award 2024 is an opportunity offered by the Department of Collegiate and Higher Education (DCE) of the Government of Kerala to recognise outstanding academic performance in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination. Students who are domiciled in Kerala and secured A+ grades in all subjects during the March SSLC examination are eligible for this award. Selected candidates will receive an annual award of ₹1,250.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:-
- be a domicile of Kerala
- have scored A+ in all subjects in an SSLC examination held in March (either 2010 or 2018, specify the valid year)
- be currently pursuing studies in one of the following courses:-
- Higher Secondary
- Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSC)
- Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
- Polytechnic
Benefits
Selected students will receive an award of ₹1,250 per annum.
Documents
- Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- An attested copy marksheets of all qualifying examinations
- An income certificate issued by a competent authority
- Caste certificate (if applicable, from a relevant authority)
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship using the steps listed below:-
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register‘ button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to ‘Register‘. (Note: If already registered, log in using the registered email ID)
Step 3: Fill in the required details and click ‘Save and Proceed’.
Step 4: Fill in all the necessary details and upload the required documents to complete the application.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 6th July 2024
Application Deadline: 26th July 2024
Selection Criteria
Contact Details
The Special Officer Scholarships,
Directorate of Collegiate Education,
6th Floor, Vikas Bhavan,
Thiruvananthapuram, 695033
Phone Number: (0471) 2306580/(+91) 9446096580