St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

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Scholarships

Financial Aid for Every Deserving Student

Scholarship Administration

The college has established dedicated bodies to oversee the application and distribution of financial aid.

St. Xavier's College, Thumba, offers a comprehensive range of financial aid options, including government-sponsored schemes, institutional endowments, and merit-based awards to ensure that quality higher education is accessible to all students, particularly those from marginalized communities.

Government Schemes

Government Scholarships

The institution facilitates several state and central government scholarship programmes:

Central Government

  • Post-Matric Scholarship
  • Central Sector Scholarship (Dept. of Higher Education)
  • Inspire (Dept. of Science and Technology)

Kerala State Government

  • Higher Education Scholarship
  • State Merit Scholarship
  • Hindi Scholarship
  • Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
  • Blind/PH Scholarship
  • CH Muhammedkoya Scholarship

UGC

  • Single Girl-child Scholarship for Postgraduate students

University Level

  • University Merit Scholarship based on marks in previous examinations

Institutional Awards

Institutional and Management Scholarships

The college management and various donors have instituted several specific scholarships:

Nepones Mary Scholarships (I & II)

For deserving students and local PG or professional course students.

MP D'Cruz Scholarship

For Catholic students from Puthukurichy Forane with the highest marks.

Management Merit Awards

Specifically named after Jesuit fathers (e.g., Fr. George Aikara SJ, Fr. Thomas Vattakunnel SJ), awarded to top scorers in various semesters across departments like Economics, History, Physics, and Commerce.

Special Category Awards

Includes the K. Ramachandran Nair Award for the "Best Library User" and the Victor Memorial Scholarship for brilliant but financially disadvantaged B.Com students.

Merit & Talent

PTA and Talent Scholarships

University Exam Toppers

The PTA awards scholarships to the top scorers of each class in the University Examinations across all years and departments.

Talent Scholarship

Awarded to students who excel in arts, sports, and games.

Students collaborating — donor endowments supporting academic excellence

Donor Endowments

Individual and Agency Endowments

Numerous faculty members and alumni have established endowments for specific achievements:

Research and Academic Excellence

  • Prof. Bijoy John Philip prize for the "Best Paper" in Physics
  • Prof. V. Dasan Endowment for top scorers in B.Com

Social and Cultural Contribution

  • Dr. Renuka O Award for "Best NSS Volunteers"
  • Rev. Fr. Vadakel Endowment for intercollegiate elocution

Deserving Students Support

  • Fr. Sunny Jose Scholarship for deserving students in the History department

Governance

Scholarship Leadership

Coordinated by Dr. Nisha Rani D to assist students with global educational opportunities.

Scholarship Committee

  • 01

    Dr. Edna Richard

    Convenor

  • 02

    S/Lt Rajesh M

    Member

  • 03

    Dr. Varghese J

    Member

  • 04

    Mrs. Sherine Fredy

    Member

  • 05

    Dr. Ajith M. Thomas

    Member

  • 06

    Mr. Prasanth M. R

    Member

International Scholarship Cell

  • 01

    Dr. Nisha Rani D

    Coordinator

  • 02

    Dr. Girilal M

    Member

  • 03

    Dr. (Fr.) Dominic Joseph P

    Member

  • 04

    Dr. Mahesh N. R

    Member

  • 05

    Dr. Shijumon K. J

    Member

Compliance

Important Compliance Note

In accordance with UGC Regulations 2009, students found guilty of ragging face severe penalties, which include the withholding of scholarships and other financial benefits.

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