E-Grantz 3.0

About e-grantz 3.0

The Scheduled Castes Development Department of Kerala has taken an important step to ensure the better education of students belonging to SC, ST, and OBC communities. The Online Centralised System for Disbursement of Scholarships/Schemes is an innovative solution to streamline the disbursement process of the educational assistance schemes for pre-matric and post-matric students. This integrated online software solution will help the students to get financial assistance for their education in a hassle-free manner.

Objectives

The main objectives of this online system are:

To provide a common platform for the students belonging to SC, ST and OBC communities to apply for various educational assistance schemes.
To simplify the process of disbursement of financial assistance to the students by eliminating the need for manual interventions.
To ensure that the students receive their financial assistance directly to their bank accounts through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
To make the entire process of applying and disbursing financial assistance transparent, efficient, and quick.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the financial assistance under any of the educational assistance schemes of the Scheduled Castes Development Department, a student must meet the following criteria:

He/she should be a resident of the state of Kerala.
He/she should belong to either SC, ST or OBC communities.
He/she should be a pre-matric or post-matric student pursuing education in an institution recognized by the state government.
The student’s family income should not exceed the prescribed limit as per the relevant scheme.

Educational Qualification:

The student must have secured at least 75% attendance.
The student should be enrolled in a post-matriculation course program.
The admission of the candidate should be done under the reserved quota based on merit.

Benefits

The Online Centralised System for Disbursement of Scholarships/Schemes brings several benefits for the students and the department:

Easy and quick access to various educational assistance schemes.
Transparent and efficient process of disbursement of financial assistance to the students.
Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) ensures that the financial assistance reaches the students directly to their bank accounts.
Elimination of manual interventions in the disbursement process reduces the chances of errors and corruption.
The system ensures that the students receive their financial assistance on time, which helps them to focus on their studies.

Rewards for the Scholarship: For SC/ OBC Candidates:

Amount of scholarship:

The amount of scholarship varies depending on the student’s caste, course of study, and other factors. However, here are some general examples:

For SC students studying below 8 km from their residence: Rs 630 per month
For SC students studying above 8 km from their residence: Rs 750 per month
For SC students pursuing professional courses and residing on their own: Rs 1500 per month
For OBC students enrolled in any +2 course program: Rs 160 per month
For OBC students pursuing PG or professional courses (day scholars): Rs 200 per month
For OBC students pursuing PG or professional courses (hostellers): Rs 250 per month

For more information on the specific amount of scholarship you may be eligible for, please visit the e-Grantz 3.0 website or contact the relevant department.

Here are some of the scholarships available through e-Grantz 3.0:

Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Merit Scholarship for SC Students
Professional Courses Scholarship for SC Students
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Merit Scholarship for ST Students
Professional Courses Scholarship for ST Students
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Merit Scholarship for OBC Students
Professional Courses Scholarship for OBC Students

This scholarship information is for informational purposes only and may not be entirely accurate for the current year. Scholarship amounts can change frequently, so relying solely on outdated information is risky.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Verify directly:

Visit the official e-Grantz 3.0 website: https://egrantz.kerala.gov.in/
Browse the “Schemes” section for specific details on each scholarship you’re interested in.
Each scheme page should list the current scholarship amount and eligibility criteria.

Required Documents

The students must provide the following documents while registering for the online system:

Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Mobile Number, Bank Account details, and Aadhar Number.
Proof of residency in the state of Kerala.
Proof of belonging to SC, ST or OBC communities.
Proof of education, such as a certificate from the institution, the student is pursuing education.
Proof of family income.

How to Apply

The students can apply for the various educational assistance schemes through the Online Centralised System for Disbursement of Scholarships/Schemes by following the steps mentioned below:

Application Procedure