Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Amalagiri is committed to its socialresponsibilities towards the various categories of students and played a vital role for decades in uplifting the educational standards and qualification of women of the locality. The stakeholders of the College, the Management,Faculty, Non-Teaching Staff, PTA, Retired Faculty Association, Alumnae Association, take special initiative to motivate promising and meritorious students by providing additional benefits and instituting various Scholarships in a methodical manner along with the Government and University scholarships.  
• For the Government of India Scholarships and Government of Kerala Scholarships students are applying online through the respective websites. With regard to scholarships/awards instituted by Bishop Kurialacherry College, students are nominated as per the defined eligibility criteria mentioned for each category of scholarships/awards. 
• The College has framed the Policy Statement for Scholarships/Awards/Freeships for the smooth and efficient functioning of the institution, selection and disbursement of the scholarships.  
• The Central, State Government and University Scholarships have to be applied through the respective government portal. The details of scholarships instituted by the College and the Other Agencies are updated in the college website every year.
• Each department takes the initiative to provide scholarships to students who are in need of financial assistance. The students are also provided financial assistance, for the selection of such students are undertaken by conducting an official meeting presided by the Department head and attended by the other faculty members of the department. The fund for such scholarships is met by the department welfare fund.
Following are the different scholarships instituted and availed by the students of theCollege. 

• Government Scholarships 

1.    State Merit Scholarship
The State Merit Scholarship provides financial assistance to first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in government or aided colleges and university departments. The scholarship awards Rs. 1,250 per annum to 300 undergraduate students and Rs. 1,500 per annum to 150 postgraduate students. To be eligible, applicants must have scored 50% or above in their qualifying examination and have a family annual income not exceeding 1 lakh. Income exemptions based on merit are available.
Website: https://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/he_ma/he_maindx.php
2.    Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
The State Merit Scholarship offers financial support of Rs. 10,000 per annum to first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in government or aided colleges and university departments. To qualify, students must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family and have achieved a minimum of 50% in their qualifying examination. This scholarship aims to assist economically disadvantaged students in pursuing higher education.
Website: https://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/he_ma/he_maindx.php
3.    BhinnaseshySouhrida Scholarship
The BhinnaseshySouhrida Scholarship, sanctioned by the Department of Collegiate Education Government of Kerala, provides financial support to physically and mentally challenged students who are permanent residents of Kerala. This scholarship is available to students studying from Plus One to postgraduate (PG), including B.Ed and M.Ed courses, in government or aided institutions in Kerala. There is no income limit for eligibility, ensuring inclusive support for students with disabilities.
Website: https://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in/he_ma/he_maindx.php
4.    Kerala State Higher Education Council Scholarship 
The scholarship is available to first-year degree students pursuing Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business Studies. Eligibility criteria vary by category: ST students need only to pass, SC students must have 55-60%, Physically Challenged students require 45%, BPL/OBC categories need 55-65%, and General category students must have 60-75% in the relevant subjects. The scholarship offers Rs. 12,000 for the first year, Rs. 18,000 for the second year, and Rs. 24,000 for the third year. For students continuing to postgraduate studies, the scholarship amount is Rs. 40,000 for the first year and Rs. 60,000 for the second year.
Website: www.kshec.kerala.gov.in

5.    Hindi Scholarship
First-year undergraduate and postgraduate students who have chosen Hindi as a subsidiary subject in their UG courses or as a main subject in their PG courses are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance of Rs. 500 per month for undergraduate students and Rs. 1,000 per month for postgraduate students.
Website:http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
6.    Sanskrit Scholarship 
First year UG and PG students who are studying Sanskrit as main or sub subject can apply for this scholarship amounting to Rs 200 per month for UG and PG students. 
Website: http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
7.    ASPIRE scholarship for PG programmes: 
Meritorious postgraduate students are eligible for a scholarship to support short-term internships or projects. The scholarship provides Rs. 8,000 per month for projects undertaken within the state and Rs. 10,000 per month for those conducted outside the state. This financial support is available for a period of one month.
Website: http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
8.    Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship 
First year UG girl students belonging to BPL family and backward community are eligible to apply for this scholarship which amounts to Rs 125 per annum. 
Website:http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
9.    Blind/PH Scholarship 
Blind, physically handicapped (PH), and deaf students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship offers financial support to blind students whose family income is below Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum by covering their tuition fees. Additionally, it covers hostel charges for all PH students who are hostellers, as well as boarding charges for PH students, who are day scholars, provided their family income is below Rs. 4.5 lakhs per annum.
Website:http://www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
10.    C.H. Muhammedkoya Scholarship 
Girl students of UG and PG courses belonging to Muslim, Latin and Converted Christian community of Kerala are eligible to apply. They should have scored 50 percent or above for the qualifying examination and the annual family income of parents should not exceed Rs 8 lakhs. The scholarship amount is Rs 5000 pa for UG students and Rs 6000 per annum for PG students. 
Website:http://dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
11.    Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship 
Meritorious students of Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi and Jain community who are studying for BA/BSc/B.Com in Arts/science colleges are eligible to apply for this. A cash award of Rs15000 is given to outgoing students who scores 80 percent and above in the UG final year examination and 75 percent above in the PG final year examination. 
Website:http://dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in
12.    SNEHAPOORVAM scholarship of Kerala Social Security Mission 
This scholarship is available to students whose parents have passed away and who are living with relatives, friends, or with community support. The scholarship provides Rs. 10,000 per annum for three years for undergraduate students and Rs. 10,000 per annum for two years for postgraduate students, offering financial assistance to help them continue their education.
Website:http://socialsecuritymission.gov.in/index.php/snehapoorvam
13.    Kerala State Backward Classes Development Corporation (KSBCDC) Scholarship 
Scholarship given to economically backward OBC students whose parents' annual income should not exceed Rs 120000. The amount of the scholarship is Rs 5000 per annum for UG students for 3 years and the same for PG students for 2 years.
Website:www.ksbcdc.com

14.    INSPIRE Scholarship (DST, Govt. of India) 
The Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is a key component of the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) program, a flagship initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The scholarship aims to encourage young talent to pursue studies and research careers in Science and Technology by supporting their higher education in science-intensive courses. Annually, 12,000 scholarships are awarded under SHE, each valued at Rs. 80,000, to students pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s level courses in Basic and Natural Sciences. Eligible candidates include meritorious students who rank within the top 1% of their Class XII examination from any State or Central Board in India, and those pursuing courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at the B.Sc., B.S., Int. M.Sc., or M.S. levels. Additionally, students who have secured top ranks in the IIT JEE and AIPMT (within the top 10,000 ranks) and are enrolled in Natural and Basic Science courses at the B.Sc., B.S., Int. M.Sc., or M.S. levels are also eligible.
Website http://www.online-inspire.gov.in/
15.    VIDYASAMUNNATHI Scholarship 
This Scholarship is given to UG and PG students belonging to economically backward forward communities. The scholarship amount is Rs 5000 per year for UG students and Rs 6000 per year for PG students. 
Website: http://samunnathi.com/vidyasamunnathi
16.    Post Metric Scholarship (PMS) 
This scholarship is designed to support students from economically weaker sections of the minority community, specifically Muslims and Christians. To be eligible, students must have achieved a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in their previous final examination. Additionally, the annual income of the student's parents or guardians from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs. The scholarship provides Rs. 3,000 per annum for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It also includes a maintenance allowance of Rs. 570 per month for hostellers and Rs. 300 per month for day scholars.
Website: https://scholarships.gov.in/

17.    Central Sector Scholarship (CSS) 
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have passed the Senior School Certificate Examination conducted by CBSE with specific aggregate marks: 418/500 in Science, 396/500 in Commerce, and 332/500 in other subjects. This requirement applies to all categories, including SC, ST, OBC, and UR. Additionally, the annual income of the student's parents or guardians from all sources should not exceed Rs. 4.50 lakhs. The scholarship provides Rs. 1,000 per month for undergraduate students and Rs. 2,000 per month for postgraduate students.
Website:https://scholarships.gov.in/
18.    PRATHIBHA Scholarship (KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala) 
This scholarship aims to motivate talented students to pursue higher studies in basic and natural sciences. It provides "Pratibha" scholars with opportunities to attend science orientation programs at reputed research laboratories and interact with leading scientists. The scholarship is awarded to meritorious students enrolled in B.Sc. programs in Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology. To be eligible, students must have scored a minimum of 90% marks or an equivalent grade overall, as well as 90% in all science subjects. For SC/ST category students, the eligibility criteria are set at 80% or above. The scholarship is available for all years of undergraduate study and can be continued into postgraduate studies.
Website:http://ws.kscste.kerala.gov.in/prathibha
19.    PG Merit Scholarship For University Rank Holders 
This Scholarshipis given to UG rank holders in order to pursue their PG. The university should issue rank certificates to the toppers of the university in B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. 
Website:https://scholarships.gov.in/
20.    PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child 
Any single girl child, being the only child of her parents, is eligible to apply for the PG scholarship scheme during the first year of her admission to PG. The age of the girl student should not exceed 30 years at the time of admission. The scholarship amount is Rs. 2,000/- per month for a period of two years only (10 months in the year) i.e. full duration of a PG course.
Website: https://scholarships.gov.in/
21.    'E-Grantz' SCHOLARSHIPS 
E-grantz is a web-based platform designed to ensure the timely disbursement of educational assistance to eligible students at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) levels. The system streamlines the scholarship application and distribution process, providing efficient and accessible support for students in need.
Website:https://www.egrantz.kerala.gov.in/
The different categories of educational grants/concessions under this scheme are given below: 
•    Educational concession to the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Eligible Communities including Kudumbies and Converts. 
•    Educational concession to Socially and Educationally Backward Communities under KPCR. 
•    Educational Concession to the Forward Communities under KPCR 
Students may also receive scholarships and freeships from local bodies and other institutions.

• Institutional Scholarships 

 Awarding authority: Higher Education Committee of SABS Congregation, headed by the Provincial Superior
1.    St. Thomas Merit Scholarship to students who secure top three positions in the UG/PG university examinations
2.    SABS Excellence Award for those students who secure top three positions in the internal examinations conducted within a year. 
3.    His Grace Mar Antony Padiyara Scholarship awarded to the best Catholic student of III DC (Economics, Mathematics & Chemistry) who secures highest percentage in University examination. 
4.    Rev. Fr. Antony Kurialacherry scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in I B.A Economics main paper.
5.    S.A.B.S Platinum Jubilee memorial scholarship awarded to the B.Sc. student who secures the highest marks in Hindi.
6.    Mrs. & Mr. K.M Korah scholarship awarded to the B. Sc student who secures the highest mark in English.
7.    Sr. Mary Regina scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Botany Vocational.
8.    Silver Jubilee scholarship awarded to the III DC Mathematics student who secures the highest marks in the University Exam. 
9.    Smt. Annamma Joseph scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Degree chemistry.    
10.    Mother Benjamin Mary scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in B.A Malayalam Vocational.
11.    Mr. K.K Varkey Kuttiyil scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Final M.A Economics.
12.    Smt. Daisy John Kottoor scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II B.A Economics main paper.
13.    Millennium scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Physics Sub.
14.    DCMS Scholarship awarded to the DCMS student who secures the highest percentage inBA/B.Sc.
15.    Pamela Moorse Snyder scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in III B.A Economics.
16.    Pamela Moore Snyder scholarship awarded to the B.A Economics student who secures the highest marks in Malayalam.
17.    Pamela Moore Snyder scholarship awarded to the B.A Economics student who secures the highest marks in Hindi.
18.    Pamela Moore Snyderscholarship awarded to the B.A Economics student who secures the highest marks in English.
19.    Sr. Helen scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Politics sub. in Economics main.
20.    Sr. Lisieux Therese scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in History sub. in Economics main. 
21.    Prof. Lalu K. Memorial scholarship for the outstanding performance in sports.
22.    Prof. Alice Joseph scholarship awarded to the students who secures the highest marks in all semester in the M.Sc. Chemistry University Exam. 
23.    Dr. Aniamma Kuriakose scholarship to the student who secures the highest marks in all semester in the M.A English University Exam.

24.    Adv. P.C Chacko Putheth scholarship awarded to the student who secures the       highest marks in the I year B.Com. University Exam.
25.    Sri. Baby James Kalampukattusserry scholarship awarded to the I year Geology and Water management student who secures the highest marks in the University Exam.    
26.    Sr. Mary Xavier scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A Economics.
27.    Tresa Thomas Kallarackal scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the II year Geology & Water Management University Exam.
28.    Prof. RosammaJoseph  scholarship awarded to the SC/ST/OEC student who secures the highest marks in B.A Malayalam (Voc.)University Exam.
29.    Prof. Thankamma Joseph scholarship awarded to the B.Sc Chemistry student who secures the highest marks in Mathematics Complementary paper in the University Exam.
30.    Smt. Celine Joseph scholarship awarded to the B.Sc. chemistry student who secures highest marks in IV semester exam.    
31.    Smt. Elizabeth George memorial scholarship awarded to the academically best outgoing student of III year Chemistry.    
32.    Smt. Elizabeth George memorial scholarship awarded to the academically best student of the College.
33.    B.K College Golden Jubilee scholarship awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Part I Paper I English in the First year degree programme.
34.     Sr. Rose Kanacherry Scholarship awarded to the student who secures highestmarks inI & II semesters in the M.Sc Chemistry University Exam.
35.    His Holiness Pope Paul II Scholarship awarded to the  III DC student who secures thehighest marks inReligion.
36.    Sr. Lizbeth K .Karivelithara Scholarship awarded to the College Champion in Sports.
37.    Mother Rose Kate Scholarship awarded to the M.A Economics student whosecures highest marks inI & II semester M.A Examinations