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).

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹300/- to ₹1000/- is provided to the education of children.

Women Headed Below Poverty Line (BPL) Families and the family in which husband of woman is bedridden and not able to cover livelihood, due to stroke/or spinal injury will be eligible to apply under this scheme.

Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.

Under the scheme, the priority will be given to HIV/AIDS affected persons, socially discriminated persons, war widows etc. are eligible irrespective of their BPL status.

Only two children’s per family are eligible for this scheme.

No, the child should study in Government or Government aided School or College.

No, the child who avail of any other scholarship is not eligible for the assistance.

The application form can collected from Child Development Project Officer through Anganwadi Workers or it can be downloaded from the Official Website of Social Justice Department, Kerala. http://sjd.kerala.gov.in

The duly filled application form along with the documents prescribed will be forwarded to the concerned District Social Justice Office, Kerala.