Scholarship For Transgender Students

Scheme Category

Education & Learning,Social welfare & Empowerment,Scholarships and student finance,Financial assistance

Target Beneficiaries

Individual

Brief Description

The scheme “Scholarship for Transgender Students” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala for providing scholarships to Transgender students from 7th standard onwards studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools.

Benefit Type

Cash

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicant should be Transgender. 2. Applicant should be a resident of Kerala. 3. Applicant should be a student and studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools/colleges. 4. The applicant should be studying in 7th Class to Diploma/Degree/PG Level. 5. There is no income limit.

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 receive on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. Step 05: Now, a form will open to create a new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. Login/Application Process: Step 01: Once the registration process is complete, 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/Citizen_Platform/suneethi/auth-login.php nis:enabled=true/> and click on “Citizen Login”. Step 02: Enter your 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 ‘Edit’ button. Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen. Step 05: Now, the applicant may 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. <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="User Manual" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in/Citizen_Platform/suneethi/Suneethi-%20user%20manual.pdf nis:enabled=true/>

Required Documents

• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card, Election ID/ Voter ID
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Self-declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant is Transgender.
• Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
• Ration Card (If applicable)
• Certificate issued by the Principal of the Educational Institution
• Educational Certificates/Course Certificates
• The applicant who has not completed 18 years of age Parent's Certificate / Applicant who has completed 18 years of age and ID Card is not available-Self attested certificate.
• Other documents, if any