The Government of Kerala has started this scheme for supporting Transgender students which provides financial assistance to Transgender students pursuing Degree/Diploma/ PG courses through distance education. Several Transgender students are not able to study regular courses in colleges but instead pursue Degree/Post Graduate courses via distance education. Due to their deprived financial conditions, they are unable to meet the expenses incurred for payment of Registration fees, Tuition fees, Exam fees, study materials, etc.

(i) To support transgender students to complete their education successfully and earn a decent living and make them financially independent. (ii) To help transgender students to pursue their desired courses through distance education. (iii) Transgender persons who are eligible for higher studies can complete their education and secure a decent job to lead a dignified life. This will encourage them to be self-sufficient and will open up a world of opportunities for such a target population.

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Transgender students pursuing Degree/Diploma/ PG courses from Open universities, Distance education, or Private registration are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Yes, this scheme is only for Transgender students.

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

Under the scheme, a maximum amount of ₹24,000/- will be provided annually to each eligible Transgender student.

Degree, Diploma, and Post-Graduate courses from Open universities, Distance education, or Private registration

For students pursuing PG courses, assistance will be provided for 2 years.

For students pursuing Under Graduate courses, assistance will be provided for 3 years.

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. http://sjd.kerala.gov.in

The application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted through District Social Justice Office concerned.