Scholarship For Differently Abled Students
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme “Scholarship for Differently Abled Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala. - The applicant should be a differently abled student. - The differently abled student should have a disability of 40 % or more. - Disability category of students (Blind / Deaf / Orthopedically handicapped/ Mental Retardation). - The differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges and attending Professional, PG courses and technical training are eligible to apply under the scheme. - Students with disabilities who have secured at least 40% marks in the previous year can apply under the scheme. - The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹36,000/-.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Registration Process: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration” Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’. Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. Login/Application Process: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> and click on “Citizen Login”. Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”. Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the &39;Edit&39; button. Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen. Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button. Note 01: The applications must be submitted after the commencement of the Academic year (within 3 months). Note 02: The application form must be filled in completely, incomplete as well as late applications will be rejected.
Required Documents
- Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Mobile number
- Email id
- Passport size photo
- Disability certificate from Medical board/Disability Identity card
- Educational Certificates
- Income Certificate
- Certificate from Head of Institution
- Copy of Parent's Identity Document
- Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
- Other documents, if any
FAQs
What is the “Scholarship For Differently Abled Students” Scheme?
Under the scheme, the differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges, and those who attend Professional, PG courses and technical training are being given scholarships by Social Justice Department. The disability category of students (Blind/Deaf/Orthopedically handicapped/Mental Retardation) with a disability of 40% or more and who obtain 40% marks in the examination in the previous year are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
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 studying in Schools, Colleges and attending Professional, PG courses and technical training are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What should be the minimum percentage of marks required to apply under the scheme?
Students with disabilities who have secured at least 40% marks in the previous year can apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for differently abled students?
Yes, only students with disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What should be the disability percentage of the students applying under the scheme?
The differently abled student should have a disability of 40 % or more.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
Which type of disability student is eligible to apply in this scheme?
The disability of students should be Blind / Deaf / Orthopedically handicapped/ Mental Retardation to apply under the scheme.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the scholarship is being provided to students of class 1st to Post-Graduation whose disability percentage is 40% or above @ ₹300/- per month to ₹1500/- per month as per the eligibility criteria.
Is there any criterion for annual family income?
Yes, the annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹36,000/-.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
In how many days should the applicant submit the application form?
The application form must be submitted after the commencement of the Academic year (within 3 months).