Government Scholarship · School / College

Blind/PH Scholarship

Social Justice Department, Govt. of Kerala · Kerala

Annual Award₹35k+

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	Blind/PH Scholarship
Provided By	Social Justice Department, Govt. of Kerala
Eligibility Summary	School / College · PWD · Kerala residents · No income limit

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About the Program

The Blind/PH Scholarship by Kerala Social Justice Department supports differently abled students (40%+ disability) in schools, colleges, professional, and PG courses. Annual family income limit Rs.36,000 with minimum 40% marks required. Financial aid ranges from Rs.400 to Rs.2900 monthly to promote education.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹35k+

The scholarship provides monthly financial assistance, with amounts varying based on the student's education level and whether they are a day scholar or residing in a hostel. For students from Class 1 to Class 4, day scholars receive ₹300 per month. Students in Class 5 to Class 10 receive ₹500 per month. For +1, +2, and ITI equivalent courses, day scholars receive ₹750 per month, while hostel students receive ₹1,000 per month. Degree, Polytechnic, and equivalent training courses, as well as Professional and PG courses, offer ₹1,000 per month for day scholars and ₹1,500 per month for hostel students. An additional Reader's allowance of ₹200 to ₹400 per month is provided for blind students, depending on their course level. The financial aid generally ranges from ₹400 to ₹2,900 monthly, implying an annual range from ₹4,800 to ₹34,800. Financial support for blind students can also include fee charges for those with an annual family income below ₹2.5 lakhs. Disbursement is typically via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.

Financial support including fee charges for blind students with family annual income below Rs. 2.5 lakhs[1].

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	School / College
Course / Stream	Relevant courses
Minimum Marks	40%
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	PWD
Domicile State	Kerala

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Disability certificate (Medical Board, 40%+)
✓Income certificate/Village Officer cert/BPL ration card
✓Mark sheet (40%+ previous year)
✓Bank passbook
✓Aadhaar
✓Course fee receipt
✓Head of Institution attestation

Selection Process

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Candidates are selected based on fulfilling the specified eligibility criteria
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The application and supporting documents are verified by the concerned District Social Justice Officer
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Priority may be given to students belonging to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category and those with a higher percentage of disability
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A personal enquiry might be conducted if deemed necessary.

Renewal Policy

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The scholarship is eligible for annual renewal, provided the student appears for the examinations each year and continues to meet the scholarship's eligibility criteria
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The application for renewal must be submitted annually.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Visit the Official Portal
Go to the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala: `sjd.kerala.gov.in`.
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Navigate to Scholarships
Look for the 'Scholarships' or 'Schemes' section on the homepage. You may find specific links for 'Scholarship for Disabled Students' or 'Blind/PH Scholarship'.
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Registration (if new user)
If you are a first-time applicant, you will likely need to register on the portal. This usually involves creating a user ID and password by providing basic personal details.
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Fill Application Form
Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form with accurate personal, academic, and disability details.
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Upload Documents
Scan and upload all mandatory documents. These typically include: * Disability certificate issued by a Medical Board (showing 40% or more disability). * Income certificate from the concerned Village Officer (annual family income should be below ₹36,000 for general scheme, or below ₹2.5 lakhs for specific blind student fee support). * Mark sheet of the previous year's examination (with at least 40% marks). * Bank passbook copy (Aadhaar-seeded for DBT). * Aadhaar card. * Course fee receipt (if applicable). * Attestation from the Head of the Institution.
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Review and Submit
Carefully review all the information entered and the uploaded documents. Ensure everything is correct before submitting the application.
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Submission Deadline
Applications must typically be submitted within three months of the commencement of the academic year to the concerned District Social Justice Officer, or online via the portal.
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Track Status
After submission, you can usually track your application status on the portal under 'Beneficiary Details for Differently Abled' or a similar section.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What is the annual family income limit to be eligible for the Blind/PH Scholarship?

For the general 'Scholarship for Disabled Students', the annual family income should not exceed ₹36,000. However, for financial support including fee charges specifically for blind students, the annual family income limit can be up to ₹2.5 lakhs.

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