Government Schemes of Keralam

The Prathibha Scholarship Programme of the Government of Keralam provides annual financial assistance of ₹12,000 to ₹60,000 to meritorious students of Keralam origin pursuing higher education in Basic or Natural Sciences. The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) implements the programme and selects students based on their Higher Secondary Examination marks. Eligible … Read more

The Kedavilakku Scholarship Scheme, implemented by the Backward Classes Development Department, provides selected OBC students in Classes 1 to 8 at government and government-aided schools with an annual scholarship of ₹1,500. The family’s annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh, and students in Classes 2 to 8 must score at least 90% in the previous … Read more

The OEC Post Matric Educational Assistance Scheme provides financial support to students belonging to the Other Eligible Communities (OEC) through the e-Grantz portal. Implemented by the Scheduled Castes Development Department, the scheme offers an annual grant of ₹400 to ₹3,130, a monthly stipend and reimbursement of eligible fees for courses ranging from Plus Two (+2) … Read more

The Imbichi Bava Housing Renovation Scheme, implemented by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Keralam, provides a non-refundable grant of ₹50,000 to eligible widows, divorced women and abandoned women from minority communities for repairing an existing house. The applicant must be the sole earning member of her family, and the house must not exceed 1,200 … Read more

The ASPIRE Scholarship Scheme, managed by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala, provides financial support to eligible second-year PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. students for short-term research projects at other institutions. Students receive Rs. 8,000 per month for projects within Kerala and Rs. 10,000 per month for projects outside the State. The award can be held … Read more

The Vidyasamunnathi Merit Scholarship Scheme, implemented by the Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd. (Samunnathi), provides annual scholarships to eligible students from forward (non-reservation) communities with a family income of up to Rs. 4 lakh. The scheme covers education from high school to PhD, with assistance of up to Rs. 50,000 per year … Read more

The Vidyasamunnathi Coaching Assistance Scheme is implemented by the Keralam State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd., provides financial assistance to eligible students and job seekers from forward communities whose annual family income does not exceed Rs. 4 lakh. Beneficiaries can receive Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 30,000 towards coaching fees for entrance examinations, PSC, Bank … Read more

The Honour A Home Scheme, launched by the Department of Senior Citizens, Government of Keralam, on 1 October 2026, connects Sayamprabha Homes and government-run old-age homes with students and youth groups. The programme encourages regular visits, companionship and interaction between generations. Interested institutions can participate by contacting their District Social Justice Office. Keralam Honour A … Read more

The SAFE Scheme (Secure Accommodation and Facility Enhancement), implemented by the Scheduled Caste Development Department, Government of Keralam, provides eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) families with financial assistance of up to Rs. 2 lakh to complete or repair their existing houses. Applicants must submit their applications offline at the concerned SC Development Office by 31 October … Read more

The She Scooter Scheme, implemented by the Department of Fisheries through the Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF), Government of Keralam, provides eligible women fish traders with a grant covering 75% of the scooter’s cost, up to a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh. The application window for 2026-27 has closed. Applicants should contact their nearest … Read more