Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme - How to Apply, Eligibility & Benefits

Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme - How to Apply, Eligibility & Benefits: The government of Kerela has started inviting online applications for the Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme. Through the scheme, the government aims to provide scholarships for transgender students who are pursuing 7th standard and above in any of the Government or Government aided and also Self Financing schools in Kerala.

Kerala Scholarship for Transgender Students Scheme

As per the Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme guidelines, every transgender student will be given financial aid ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month. All the transgender students studying in class 7 or above will get benefit from this scholarship scheme until they complete their professional courses.

How to apply for Scholarship for Transgender Students

Applying for the Kerala transgender scholarship scheme 2021 is easy, complete the application process by following the steps below,

1) Visit the Kerala Social Justice Department official website (http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/schemes.php)
2) Click on the Schemes tab on the main menu

3) Open the Scholarship for Transgender Students in the list of schemes.

4) Click on the Kerala Transgender Students Scholarship Scheme application form PDF.

5) Interested applicants can download this Transgender Scholarship Scheme Form PDF and make sure to enter all the necessary details accurately and submit it to the concerned authorities as verification will be carried out.

Make sure to submit the duly filled applications along with all the supporting documents as verification will be carried out on the submitted application form and the original documents, after then only the students will start receiving scholarship benefits.

Eligibility Criteria for Kerala TG Scholarship Scheme

For the Kerala Transgender Students, Scholarship Scheme government has prescribed the eligibility criteria and applicants who fulfil the eligibility can avail the Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme.

The applicant must submit a self-declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant is Transgender. the income limit is not required.
Eligible applicants should forward the filled in application form through the Head of Educational Institution and must be submitted to the District Social Justice Officer.
Benefits of Scholarship for Transgender Students As part of the scheme, the main key benefit the Transgender students get is the financial support provided and it varies according to the level of class. The detailed amount of scholarships are listed below.

Guidelines for Kerala Transgender Students Scholarship Scheme

The guidelines for the Kerala Transgender Students Scheme are,
The Application form should be filled completely as any Incomplete applications will be rejected.
The Applicants must mention their full names in the application form including school name, conduct etc.
The applicant must write down the name and contact details.

Documents Required for Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme

Aadhar card
identity card
Mobile number
Declaration letter
Email id
Passport size photo

Benefits of Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme

The Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme aims to bring the Transgender communities to the mainstream of society. Interested candidates should fill in the application form through the official website to avail themselves of the scholarship benefits from the government of Kerala.