Scholarship
Vidyajyothi Scheme- Financial Aid For Uniforms And Study Materials To PH Students(VS-FAUSMPHS)
Overview
About VS-FAUSMPHS
The Vidyajyothi scheme is run by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, which implements it through the Kerala Social Security Mission. It gives financial assistance to students with disabilities so they can meet the cost of uniforms and study materials for the school or college year.
The stated purpose is the educational upliftment of students with disabilities, who often carry extra costs that families on low incomes struggle to meet. The assistance is graded by the level of study, starting from the high-school classes (Class 9 onward) and running through higher secondary, ITI and polytechnic courses, degree and diploma programmes, and up to postgraduate study, with the largest number of slots reserved for the school stages.
It is meant for students whose disability is certified at 40 percent or above by a Medical Board and who study at a government, autonomous, or non-government (aided or unaided) institution in Kerala. Annual family income cannot exceed Rs 1 lakh, and priority is given to students from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families. The tier-wise benefit amounts, the number of slots per district, and the documents required are set out in the scheme's official guidelines.
Sources: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala - Vidyajyothi scheme · myScheme - Vidyajyothi Scheme (vs-fausmphs)
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 |
| 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
| The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala. | |
| The applicant should be a student. | |
| The applicant should be studying in Government / Aided Institution in Kerala. | |
| The financial assistance will be given to the students who are studying in Class 9th to Post-Graduation. | |
| The applicant who has 40% or more disability is eligible to apply under the scheme. | |
| The applicant’s annual family income is not applicable under this scheme. | |
| Note: The preference will be given to the students of Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial assistance is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above for the purchase of study materials and uniforms on the following basis:
- Sl. No.Course/ClassAssistance for Study materialsAssistance for Uniform19th to 10th Standard@ ₹1000/- each (50 children from each district)@ ₹1500/- (30 children from each district)2+1, +2, ITI, Polytechnic, VHSC@ ₹2000/- each (50 children from each district)@ ₹1500/- each (30 children from each district)3Degree, Diploma, Professional Courses@ ₹3000/- each (25 children from each district)Nil4Post Graduation@ ₹3000/- each (20 children from each district)Nil
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
- 2Apply offline
http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Downloadables/Application%20Forms/14610.pdf
Source
Official links
Questions
VS-FAUSMPHS – 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.