The Malabar Charitable Trust has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 scholarship under the Empowering Education: Empowering Womenhood scheme. Launched in 2007, this initiative is a beacon of hope for girls from economically and socially underprivileged backgrounds. The scheme aims to uplift young women by providing financial support for their educational pursuits, thereby instilling in them confidence, self-respect, and the drive to succeed.
This scholarship is exclusively designed for female students currently enrolled in higher secondary or undergraduate degree courses in government or aided institutions across selected Indian states.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, candidates must have completed their 10th standard with at least 50% marks. Preference will be given to those who have achieved high academic scores but come from families with the lowest income levels. Additionally, the program prioritizes students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Importantly, only students enrolled in full-time regular courses are eligible; distance education or correspondence students will not be considered.
BENEFITS
Selected students will receive a one-time financial assistance of up to ₹10,000 for the academic year. The scholarship amount will be determined based on a merit-cum-means evaluation process, ensuring that the most deserving candidates benefit from the program.
The selection process is thorough and based on both educational performance and socio-economic status.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply, students must submit key documents, including:
- Bank passbook (updated for merged banks if applicable)
- Declaration forms from both parent and current institution
- 10th public examination mark sheet
- Latest qualifying exam marksheet
- Income proof (ration card or income certificate)
- Disability or death certificate (if applicable)
IMPORTANT DATE
The application window is open from the first week of July and will close on 31st August 2025.
This scholarship is not just financial aid—it is an investment in the future of young women who aspire to break barriers through education. The Malabar Charitable Trust continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing academic dreams and fostering gender equality by enabling young women to build their future on the strong foundation of knowledge and self-reliance, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
