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Scholarship For Transgender Students
KeralaIndividualStateNo start date
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What this is

The scheme “Scholarship for Transgender Students” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala for providing scholarships to Transgender students from 7th standard onwards studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools.

In detail

The scheme “Scholarship for Transgender Students” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala for providing scholarships to Transgender students from 7th standard onwards studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools.

The Transgender community faces many problems such as fear, shame, social discrimination, depression, suicidal tendencies, and social stigma. They are unable to live a dignified life, once their gender status is revealed. Steps must be taken to create public awareness so that Transgender feel that they are a part of society and are not treated as untouchables. As an effort to bring marginalized Transgender communities to the mainstream of society, Social Justice Department has initiated this scheme.

Who qualifies

  • Applicant should be Transgender.
  • Applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
  • Applicant should be a student and studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools/colleges.
  • The applicant should be studying in 7th Class to Diploma/Degree/PG Level.
  • There is no income limit.

What you get

Financial assistance is being provided to Transgender students on the following basis:

  • For Transgender students from 7th std. to 10th std.: ₹1000/- per month for 10 months
  • For Transgender students studying in Plus One & Plus Two: ₹1500/- per month for 10 months
  • For Transgender students pursuing Diploma, Degree, Post-Graduation, or Professional courses: ₹2000/- per month for 10 months
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Eligibility published here305 characters
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Benefit amount published hereamount or quantity stated
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Description more than a name266 characters
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Implementing agency published herenamed
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How to apply published here1 URL(s) published
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Start date published herenot published
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End date published hereno end date recorded, so indefinite by omission
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Stored links well-formedall parse
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Not expired while still listedno end date
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schemeNameScholarship For Transgender StudentsmyScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate...not published at source
schemeCloseDate...not published at source
nodalMinistryName...myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtScheme...myScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data...no source publishes this for any central scheme