Scholarship For Differently Abled Students
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Scholarship for Differently Abled Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefits:
The scholarship is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above on the following basis:
**Sl. No.****Standard****Day Scholars****Hostel Students****Reader’s allowance**1Students from Class 1 to Class 4₹300/- per month-₹200/- per month2Students from Class 5 to Class 10₹500/- per month-₹200/- per month3+1, +2, IT Equivalent courses₹750/- per month₹1000/- per month₹300/- per month4Degree, Polytechnic, Equivalent training courses, (Implant training) ₹1000/- per month₹1500/- per month₹400/- per month5Professional, PG courses₹1000/- per month₹1500/- per month₹400/- per month

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
- The applicant should be a differently abled student.
- The differently abled student should have a disability of 40 % or more.
- Disability category of students (Blind / Deaf / Orthopedically handicapped/ Mental Retardation).
- The differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges and attending Professional, PG courses and technical training are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- Students with disabilities who have secured at least 40% marks in the previous year can apply under the scheme.
- The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹36,000/-.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Login/Application Process: 
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note 01: The applications must be submitted after the commencement of the Academic year (within 3 months).
Note 02: The application form must be filled in completely, incomplete as well as late applications will be rejected.

[Offline]
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.
Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The duly filled application forms must be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer. 
Note 01: The applications must be submitted after the commencement of the Academic year (within 3 months).
Note 02: The Application form must be filled in completely, incomplete as well as late applications will be rejected.

Documents Required:
Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
Mobile number
Email id
Passport size photo
Disability certificate from Medical board/Disability Identity card
Educational Certificates
Income Certificate
Certificate from Head of Institution
Copy of Parent's Identity Document
Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
Other documents, if any