Details

The scheme “Financial Aid for Providing Hostel Facility to Transgender Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Transgender share the same hopes and dreams as any other individual in our society. 58% of Transgender students drop out before completing 10th grade (24% of Transgender students drop out even before completion of 9th grade). Reasons for this include- severe harassment making studies impossible and other gender-related negative experiences at school. In order to help such school dropouts continue their education, Social Justice Department has implemented a scholarship scheme for Transgender.

The transgender community is still ostracized in society and cannot take up job offers or continue their education due to a lack of accommodation facilities. Due to this problematic scenario, transgender who are pursuing the scholarship scheme are forced to discontinue their studies. For addressing this issue, the Department of Social Justice has introduced this scheme that provides an amount of ₹4,000/- per month as financial assistance to the Transgender community as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation.

Benefits

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per month will be provided to Transgender students as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation during the course.

Eligibility

• 1. The applicant should be Transgender.
• 2. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
• 3. Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply.

Note: During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.

Application Process

Online / Offline

Registration Process:
Step 01: Visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal.
Step 02: Click on “One time Registration”.
Step 03: Fill details (Name, Email, Mobile) and register.
Step 04: Verify mobile via code.
Step 05: Create profile with mandatory details.

Login/Application Process:
Step 01: Log in via “Citizen Login”.
Step 02: Enter username/password.
Step 03: Update Personal Information, Identity Cards & Bank Details.
Step 04: Select the scheme from the left screen.
Step 05: Click “Apply Now” and submit mandatory details.

Documents Required

• Identity card (Aadhaar, Voter ID)
• Transgender ID card
• Self-declaration with attestation (for students under 18)
• Mobile number & Email id
• Passport size photo
• Self-declaration Affidavit stating identity as Transgender
• Bank details (Pass Book copy)
• Educational Certificates/Course Certificate
• Certificate from Hostel Authority/Building Owner
• Other documents, if any