Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families
in Kerala
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Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families in Kerala
Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families in Kerala
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. The scheme proposes to extend a helping hand to women-headed families by way of providing financial assistance to the education of children.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line Family.
HIV/AIDS-affected persons, socially discriminated persons, war widows, etc. are eligible irrespective of their BPL status.
A family in which the husband of the woman is bedridden and not able to cover livelihood, due to stroke/or spinal injury is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Only two children’s per family are eligible for this scheme.
The child should study in Government or Government aided School or College.
Benefits
1. Category I - Children below 5 years and between 1st to 5th standard: ₹300/- per month
2. Category II - Between 6th to 10th standard: ₹500/- per month
3. Category III - Plus one (11th Standard) & Plus two (12th Standard): ₹750/- per month
4. Category IV - Degree and above: ₹1000/- per month
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card etc. |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Below Poverty Line (BPL) card |
| 4 | Residence proof |
| 5 | Ration card |
| 6 | Educational details of the child (previous exam mark sheet and bonafide certificate) |
| 7 | Bank account details |
| 8 | A certificate from the head of the educational institution where the child studies that the child is not availing of any other scholarship. |
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme "Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families" proposes by the Government of Kerala to extend a helping hand to these families by way of providing financial assistance to the education of children. The women belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families/Priority families (Children of HIV/AIDS affected persons, socially discriminated persons, war widows etc. are eligible irrespective of their BPL status).