Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families
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.
About the Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families Scheme
The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. The number of women-headed families in Kerala is very high. The majority of these families are living in deplorable conditions. The scheme proposes to extend a helping hand to these families by providing financial assistance for children's education. 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). A family in which the husband of a woman is bedridden and unable to cover livelihood, due to stroke/or spinal injury can also get benefits under this scheme.
Benefits
- Category I - Children below 5 years and between 1st to 5th standard: ₹300/- per month
- Category II - Between 6th to 10th standard: ₹500/- per month
- Category III - Plus one (11th Standard) & Plus two (12th Standard): ₹750/- per month
- Category IV - Degree and above: ₹1000/- per month
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.
How to Apply for Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families
Application mode: Offline
Step 01: The applicant should visit the nearest Anganwadi, Child Development Project Office, or social justice office in Kerala state. Application Form
Step 02: The application form can collected from the Child Development Project Officer through Anganwadi Workers or it can be downloaded from the Official Website of the Social Justice Department, Kerala.
Step 03: The duly filled application form along with the documents prescribed will be forwarded to the concerned District Social Justice Office, Kerala.
Exclusions
- The child who avails of any other scholarship is not eligible for the assistance. A certificate for this has to be obtained from the head of the educational institution where the child studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families scheme?
The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. The number of women-headed families in Kerala is very high. The majority of these families are living in deplorable conditions. The schem…
Who is eligible for Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families?
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 no…
What benefits does Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families provide?
Category I - Children below 5 years and between 1st to 5th standard: ₹300/- per month Category II - Between 6th to 10th standard: ₹500/- per month Category III - Plus one (11th Standard) & Plus two (12th Standard): ₹750/- per month Category IV - Degree and above: ₹1000/- per month
How can I apply for Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families?
Step 01: The applicant should visit the nearest Anganwadi, Child Development Project Office, or social justice office in Kerala state. Application Form Step 02: The application form can collected from the Child Development Project Officer through Anganwadi Workers or it can be downloaded from the O…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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