Kerala Vidya Kiranam Scholarship 2023 application forms are available for download. The scheme is another initiative of the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala which supports the physically challenged. If you want to know about this scheme then you are on the right page. In this article we will explain in detail about Kerala Vidya Kiranam Scholarship 2023, what is this scheme, what will be the scholarship amount, who can apply under this scheme, what steps should you follow to apply and many more Important information.
Kerala Vidya Kiranam Scholarship 2023
केरल सरकार के सामाजिक न्याय विभाग की विद्या किरणम छात्रवृत्ति योजना उन छात्रों के लिए है जिनके माता-पिता विकलांगता से पीड़ित हैं। इस योजना के तहत छात्रों को अपनी पढ़ाई पूरी करने के लिए छात्रवृत्ति दी जाएगी। यह योजना राज्य के प्रत्येक जिले से 25 बच्चों को छात्रवृत्ति देगी। आवेदक इस योजना के तहत एक समय के लिए एक वर्ग के लिए सहायता प्राप्त कर सकते हैं, जिसका अर्थ है शीर्ष पाने वाले अपीलकर्ता को एक मौका में कक्षा को खाली करना होगा। यह छात्रवृत्ति सभी वर्गों को 10 महीने की अवधि के लिए प्रदान की जाएगी।
Kerala Vidya Kiranam Scholarship
| Name of the scheme | Vidya Kiranam Scholarship |
| Launched by | Social Justice Department |
| Launched for | Child of PH candidates |
| Launched in | Kerala |
| Mode of application | Offline |
| Category | State govt scheme |
| Official website | sjd.kerala.gov.in |
Documents required
- Address proof
- Attested copy of Disability ID card.
- Copy of BPL ration card / Income certificate
- Copy of Medical board certificate showing percentage of disability.
Kerala Vidya Kiranam Scholarship 2023 Eligibility criteria
- Parents of the applicant father/ mother must have atleast 40% disability or more
- Applicants should belong to BPL category.
- Appellants must be a permanent resident of the Kerala state
- Appellants who are taking assistance under other educational scheme are not eligible
- Applicants pursuing courses from Govt. approved Institutions are eligible to apply.
- Students pursuing courses from parallel colleges and doing part time courses need not apply.
Disability
Any of the parent father or mother who are suffering from the following disability with 40% or more can apply for this scheme
- Acid Attack victim
- Parkinson’s disease
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Hemophilia
- Hearing impairment (deaf and hard of hearing)
- Dwarfism
- Chronic Neurological Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Blindness
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple Disabilities including deaf blindness
- Mental illness
- Low vision
- Locomotor Disability
- Leprosy cured persons
- Intellectual Disability
- Sickle Cell disease
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech and Language disability
- Thalassemia
Scholarship amount
| Class | Scholarship Rate |
| Standard 1 to 5 | Rs. 300/- |
| Standard 6 to 10 | Rs. 500/- |
| +1, +2, ITI equivalent courses | Rs. 750/- |
| Degree, Post-Graduation, Polytechnic, equivalent courses, training Courses, professional Courses | Rs. 1000/- |
Mode of scholarship payment
- Beneficiaries will get the scholarship directly transferred to their bank account.
How to Apply Kerala Vidya Kiranam Scholarship
- Visit the official website of the Department of Social Justice
- Hit scheme to see the scheme list
- Find and hit the “Vidyakiranam Scheme – Educational Assistance for the Children of Disabled Parents”
- Read the information and download the application form. Click on “Vidyakiranam Scheme-Educational Assistance for the Children of Disabled Parents“
- Take a print out of the form and mention all the information asked in it
- Paste your photo, attach all documents with it
- Submit it to your institutional head where you are studying
- The institutional heads then present to the respective district social justice officers.
Beneficiary list
- Open the official website of the Department of Social Justice
- Hit scheme to see the scheme list
Kerala Vidya Kiranam Scholarship 2023
- Find and hit the “Vidyakiranam Scheme – Educational Assistance for the Children of Disabled Parents“
- Find Beneficiary Details Options Under Target Group
- Hit on it and choose your financial year
- Select a district name to see the list.
Address of Nodal Agency
Directorate social justice 5th Floor, Vikas Bhavan, PMG, Trivandrum, Kerela- 695033
Helpline:
- Email Id- [email protected]
- Helpline Number- +914712306040, +914712302887