Apply for MEA Scholarship

         Malayalee Engineers’ Association (MEA) of Houston, Texas, USA is inviting applications for scholarships from first year students of Kerala origin, enrolled for at least a 4-year degree course in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Architecture or Naval Architecture, in a nationally accredited engineering college or university in India. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial needs. Only students who have met all three of the criteria listed below should apply.

(1) Annual family income less than Rs.1,50,000 per year,

(2a) Ranked within the top 5000 in the Govt. of Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination (KEAM Rank).

OR

(2b) National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) score greater than 110 (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 $600 per year for four / five years and also active mentorship, subject to academic performance.

Last date for receipt of applications by MEA is November 30, 2024

Applicants have to submit few documents like mark lists, KEAM Rank Sheet, Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar / Village Officer, Recommendation Letter etc. as described in Information for Applicants

Please write to ‘[email protected]’ in case of difficulty in getting any of the documents. 

          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.

Click here to download the information for applicants.

Read carefully and understand the scholarship application eligibility requirements and scholarship renewal requirements.

Step 2: 

Complete the “Online Scholarship Application Form” available at the below link.

Online Scholarship Application Form (The registration has been closed).

Complete and submit the form online before November 30, 2024. 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 academic and financial eligibility criteria for the scholarship, the application form will not allow you to submit it online. If you do not meet these criteria, please do not proceed with the steps below, as you will not qualify for the scholarship.  

Step 3:    

Get all the required supporting documents listed in section 7.0 (Supporting Documents). of the “Information for Applicants” form and send them to meahouston2024scholarship@gmail.com with your name in the subject line. These documents are:

7.1 Marks-lists of Class X  and Class XII Examinations (Self Attested)

7.2 Marks-list and Rank Certificate of the Govt. of Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination OR NATA Score card (Self Attested)

7.3 Income Certificate including all sources, issued by Tahsildar / Village Officer.

7.4 If parents or guardians are daily wage workers or laborers or engaged in agriculture, trade or business, a statement explaining type of work, labour, agriculture, or business shall be submitted. This requirement is mandatory.

7.5 Details of awards and honors received in extracurricular activities.

7.6 Copy of the Ration card if you belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

7.7 Personal narrative by the applicant describing any financial difficulty or special circumstances that merit special consideration during evaluation of the application.

7.8 A statement detailing any scholarships, grants, or non-repayable financial awards the student is/will be receiving from sources other than MEA Houston. The statement should include the following information: the amount of each award, the duration of payments, the name of the source, and the basis on which the award was granted.

Note: Once shortlisted, the applicant should submit a recommendation letter from Principal, Headmaster or teacher of the school where the student studied for class X or XII. Applicants will be contacted for the same.