Financial Assistance To Disabled Students Pursuing (10th, 11th, 12th Equivalent Exams)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Disabled Students Pursuing (10th, 11th, 12th Equivalent Exams)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State. 1. The differently abled students with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme. 1. Financial assistance will be provided to students falling in Above Poverty Line (APL) as well as Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre or District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="application form" nis:value=http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Downloadables/Application%20Forms/24910.pdf nis:enabled=true/> can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely Step 03: The application may be submitted to the District Social Justice Officers (DSJOs) or the concerned Anganwadi Centre. Note 01: The DSJOs have to make sure that the applicants have completed their courses and that the certificates issued by State Literacy Mission have been correctly distributed to the respective applicants in that academic year. Note 02: The list of beneficiaries will be prepared based on the applications collected through the Anganwadi workers and inquiries by the concerned Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs).
Required Documents
- Identity proof
- Passport-size photo
- Educational Certificates
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card (If applicable)
- Disability Certificate
- Income Certificate/Copy of Ration card (If applicable)
- Bank account details
FAQs
What is the “Financial Assistance to Disabled Students Pursuing (10th, 11th, 12th Equivalent Exams)” scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to such school dropouts (differently-abled students) to pursue SSLC, +1, +2 equivalent courses implemented by State Literacy Mission.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The differently abled students with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Which classes students will be eligible to apply under the scheme?
The students who are pursuing SSLC, +1, +2 equivalent courses will be eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for differently abled students?
Yes, this scheme is only for differently abled students.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
Will only BPL category applicant be eligible for financial assistance?
No, financial assistance will be provided to students falling in Above Poverty Line (APL) as well as Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance (For course fees, Exam fees, Registration fees & Admission fees) will be provided to differently-abled students to continue their education.
Where can I get the application form?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre or District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. http://sjd.kerala.gov.in
Where shall I submit the application form?
The application may be submitted to the District Social Justice Officers (DSJOs) or the concerned Anganwadi Centre.