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📚 Government Schemes for Students in Kerala 2026

10 government schemes for students in Kerala — benefits, who can apply, documents and how to apply. Check your eligibility free.

Also searched as Scholarship, Chhatravritti Yojana in Kerala.

Kerala (10)

Chief Minister's Special Scholarship (Foreign Studies) — Up to ₹10 Lakh one-time grant for meritorious BPL/low-income students to study abroad
Kerala State Minority Welfare Scholarship — ₹10,000–₹24,000/year for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain & Zoroastrian students
Kerala ST Welfare Scholarship & Free Hostel Scheme — ₹500–₹1,500/month scholarship + free hostel for Scheduled Tribe students
Pratibha Scholarship (Class 10 State Toppers) — ₹1,000/month for Class 11–12 and ₹1,200/month for Degree for top SSLC scorers
Prathibha Scholarship Programme — ₹12,000‑₹60,000 per year scholarship for science degrees
Snehapoorvam Scholarship (Orphan / Single Parent) — ₹3,000 – ₹14,000/year for children of widows, widowers, or orphans
Kerala State Merit-cum-Means Scholarship — ₹4,000 – ₹12,000/year for meritorious students from low-income families
Vidyakiranam Scholarship (Differently-Abled Students) — ₹400–₹700/month scholarship for students with ≥40% disability studying in Govt. schools
Kerala Free Textbook & School Uniform Scheme — Free textbooks for all + ₹400 uniform allowance per year for Class 1–12 in Govt. schools
ASAP Kerala — Additional Skill Acquisition Programme — Free skill certification in IT, communication & soft skills for Class 8–Degree students