About the Program
CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala 2025-26 is an initiative of the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala for students in Kerala belonging to minority communities. This scholarship aims to support students from weaker sections in pursuing CA/ICWA/CS courses. The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of ₹15,000 per annum.
Source: mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must –
- be a domicile of Kerala
- belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, and Jain community
- have scored 60% or above in the qualifying examination
- have an annual income of not more than ₹8,00,000
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read all details.
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: Select the student registration option and fill in the required details. Then, click 'Register'.
Step 4: After successful registration, log in with valid credentials.
Step 5: Proceed with the application following the necessary steps.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 20th January 2026
Benefits
The selected students will receive an amount of ₹15,000 per annum for the final course.
Selection Criteria
The eligible candidates will be selected on the basis of their financial needs and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Contact Details
Supervisor,
Directorate of Minority Welfare,
4th Floor, Vikas Bhavan,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695033
Helpdesk Number – (0471) 2300524
FAQ for this Scholarship
Question: Who is offering the IWCS scholarship?
Answer: This scheme is being offered by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala.
Question: Who can apply for the IWCS scheme?
Answer: The domicile of Kerala belonging to the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddha, Parsis, and Jain community are eligible to apply for this scheme.
Question: What is the annual family income limit to apply for this scheme?
Answer: The annual family income of candidate should not more than ₹8,00,000.
Question: Whatare the awards for this scheme?
Answer: The selected students will receive an amount of ₹15,000 per annum for the final course.
Offered by
This scholarship is being offered by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala.
