MEA Houston Scholarship 2016 For Kerala Students : Malayalee Engineers’ Association

Organization : Malayalee Engineers’ Association (MEA) of Houston, Texas, USA
Scholarship Name : MEA Scholarship 2016
Applicable For : First year students who are residents of Kerala(India)
Applicable State : Kerala
Application Last Date : October 15, 2016

Website : http://meahouston.org/scholarship/applyforscholarship/

MEA Scholarship :

Malayalee Engineers’ Association (MEA) of Houston, Texas, USA is inviting applications for scholarships from first year students who are residents of Kerala(India), enrolled for at least a 4-year degree course in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Architecture or Naval Architecture, in a college affiliated to any reputed university in India.

Update : MEA Houston Scholarship Kerala 2018 : www.scholarships.net.in/26597.html

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial needs. Students who have met all of the three (3) criteria provided below may only need to apply.

Criteria:
(1) Annual family income less than Rs.1,50,000 per year,
(2a) Ranked lower than 5000 (1 to 5000) in the Govt. of Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination (KEAM Rank).
OR
(2b) National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) rank lower than 100 (1to 100, For B. Arch students)
(3) Scored above 85% marks in Class X and XII examinations

** MEA Houston has been awarding scholarships every year since 2000. Students selected for MEA scholarships will be awarded an amount of $500 per year for four years, subject to academic performance.
** Last date for receipt of applications by MEA is October 15, 2016. Completing the online application is mandatory for being considered.
** Various Steps involved in the application process are provided below. Please go through each step before starting your application process.

Step 1:
** Download the “Information for Applicants”available at the following link: Document Link .
** Read carefully and understand the scholarship application eligibility requirements and scholarship renewal requirements.

Step 2:
** Access the “Online Simplified Scholarship Application Form” available at the below link.
** Click here to submit the online application.
** Complete and submit the form online before October 15, 2016. If you do not meet the academic and financial criteria for eligibility to apply for the scholarship, the application form will not allow you to submit it online.
** If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, do not proceed with steps below since you will not qualify for a scholarship.

Step 3:
** Download the Detailed Scholarship Application Form available at the link below.
** Click here to download the detailed ‘Scholarship Application’ form.
** You may fill it electronically and print it; or print the blank form and fill it manually. Application form may also be available with the Principals of the accredited engineering colleges in Kerala. Copies of the blank forms are also acceptable. Note: The “Detailed Scholarship Form” is different from the “Online Simplified Application Form”. Applicants must submit both forms to complete the application process.

Step 4:
** Download the blank “Recommendation Letter Form” and have it completed and signed by the Principal, Headmaster or teacher of the school where the student studied for class X or XII.
** Click here to download the ‘Letter of Recommendation’ form.

Step 5:
Get all the required supporting documents listed in section 7.0. of the “Information for Applicants”form

Step 6:
Scan (in .pdf format) and Email the completed Detailed Scholarship Application Form, Recommendation Letter and all supporting documents on or before October 15, 2016. Email address to send the application: meahouston.2016scholarship@gmail.com