Scholarship
Scholarship For Transgender Students(STS)
Overview
About STS
The Scholarship for Transgender Students is a state scheme run by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. It provides scholarships to transgender students studying in State Government, Government-aided and Self-Financing schools, and its stated aim is to bring the marginalised transgender community into the mainstream of society.
The benefit is cash, paid as monthly financial assistance for ten months in a year. The amount is tiered by the stage of study, so a student in the higher secondary or college years receives a different rate from one in the school years. The scheme covers a wide span, from Class 7 onwards through Plus One and Plus Two, and on to diploma, degree, post-graduate and professional courses.
The scheme is open to transgender students, and there is no income ceiling. A self-declaration affidavit confirming that the applicant is transgender is required. Applications are forwarded through the head of the educational institution to the concerned District Social Justice Officer.
The Social Justice Department is Kerala's nodal agency for social welfare, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, and it works through a dedicated Transgender Cell alongside its wider programmes for persons with disabilities, the elderly and other marginalised groups.
Sources: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala - Scholarship for Transgender Students · myScheme - Scholarship For Transgender Students · Wikipedia - Department of Social Justice (Kerala)
Who runs it
Provider
District Social Justice Office, Kerala
State / UT Government
Social Justice Department · District Social Justice Office, Kerala
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online, Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Applicant should be Transgender. | |
| Applicant should be a resident of Kerala. | |
| Applicant should be a student and studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools/colleges. | |
| The applicant should be studying in 7th Class to Diploma/Degree/PG Level. | |
| There is no income limit. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial assistance is being provided to Transgender students on the following basis: For Transgender students from 7th std. to 10th std.: ₹1000/- per month for 10 months
- For Transgender students studying in Plus One & Plus Two: ₹1500/- per month for 10 months
- For Transgender students pursuing Diploma, Degree, Post-Graduation, or Professional courses: ₹2000/- per month for 10 months
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
- 2Apply offline
https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Source
Official links
Questions
STS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.