Scholarship For Transgender Students

Key facts

Benefit	₹20,000 yearly
Who	Transgender students in Kerala
How paid	Direct bank transfer
Implemented by	Social Justice Department, Kerala
Official portal	https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a scholarship amounting to ₹20,000 annually, with varying monthly amounts based on their educational level.

Who can apply

For: student
Resident of Kerala
not income tax payer
no government employee in family

This scholarship is available to transgender students residing in Kerala who are enrolled in State Government, Government aided, or Self Financing schools and colleges. Applicants must not be income tax payers and should not have any government employees in their family.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the SUNEETHI portal or offline by downloading the application form from the official website.

Visit the SUNEETHI Online Service Application Portal.
Click on 'One time Registration' and fill in the required details.
Verify your mobile number with the code received and create a new profile.
Log in using your mobile number and password after registration.
Update your personal and bank details in your profile.
Select the scholarship scheme and click on 'Apply Now'.
Complete the application form and submit it.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

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
Parent's Certificate (if under 18)
Self attested certificate (if ID Card is not available)
Other documents, if any

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and correctly filled out in the application form.
Payment not received	Check if the bank details provided in the application are accurate and up to date.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Transgender students from 7th grade to Diploma/Degree/PG level studying in recognized institutions in Kerala can apply.

Is there an income limit for applicants?

No, there is no income limit to apply for this scholarship.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide an identity card, mobile number, email, passport size photo, a self-declaration affidavit, bank details, and educational certificates, among others.

How much financial assistance do students receive?

The scholarship provides ₹1,000 per month for students in grades 7-10, ₹1,500 for Plus One and Plus Two, and ₹2,000 for higher education courses, for a duration of 10 months.

Can the application be submitted offline?

Yes, applicants can download the application form from the Social Justice Department's official website and submit it offline.

Which department administers this scholarship?

The scheme is administered by the Social Justice Department of the Government of Kerala.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.