About The Scholarship
The Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme by the Kerala government is a commendable initiative aimed at providing financial support to orphaned children or those lacking parental care. It ensures that these children receive the necessary resources for a better life, including education, healthcare, and basic needs.
Objectives of this scholarships
- To Identify orphaned children within the community.
- Prioritizing children in dire need.
- Improve family and community systems to keep orphans safe.
- Improve education, help orphans fit in, and provide healthy food for them.
- Supporting families instead of orphanages.
- To Help orphaned children by giving them money for school.
Full Overview Of Ishan Uday Scholarship
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship |
| Covering Region | Kerala |
| Launched By | Kerala Government in collaboration with Kerala Social Security Mission |
| Objective | We help children who have lost their parents or who don’t have enough money to pay for school and other things they need. |
| Scholarship Amount | Varies based on class, ranging from Rs 300 to Rs 1000 per month |
| Mode Of Application | Online/offline |
| Last Date Of Application | Update Soon |
| Official Website | Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship |
Eligibility criteria
- Children who have lost either parent.
- Students from the first standard to degree classes.
- Children below 5 years.
- Children belonging to the BPL category.
- For APL category, annual income criteria: Below Rs. 20,000 in rural areas and Rs. 22,375 in urban areas.
Scholarship Amounts & benefits
| Class | Incentives |
|---|---|
| Class I to V | Rs 300 per month |
| Class VI to X | Rs 500 per month |
| Class XI to XII | Rs 750 per month |
| Degree/Professional | Rs 1000 per month |
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card.
- Death certificate of the parent.
- Income certificate.
- Community certificate.
- Photograph of the child.
- Bank account details.
- Educational certificate.
How to apply
Offline Application Process:
- Visit the official website of the Kerala Social Security Mission.
- Click on the “Application Form” option.
- Select the Snehapoorvam Scholarship Application Form.
- Download the form and submit it with necessary documents to the head of aided/government institutions before October 31 every year.
- Verification and submission will be done by the head of the institution.
Direct Application for Children Below 5 Years:
Children below 5 years can apply directly to the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission, through the respective Child Welfare Committees.