The E-Grants scholarships are started by the Development Department of the Government of Kerala and are an online portal that centralizes disbursement of scholarships to the students of Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC).
The students who are eligible as well as belong to financially weaker families are given this scholarship and the portal lists pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for all the reserved category candidates.
In this article, you will get to know the following details regarding the E-Grantz Scholarship for 2024-2025,
Let’s see each of these points in detail.
About E-Grantz Scholarship
| Name of Scholarship | E-Grantz Scholarships |
| Provide by | SC/ST/OBC Development Departments, Government of Kerala |
| Beneficiaries | Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC)/ Other Eligible Communities (OECs)/ other socially or economically background communities’ students of Kerala |
| Objectives | Promotion of education and varying monthly stipend |
| Official Website | egrantz.kerala.gov.in |
Eligibility for E-Grantz Scholarships
The eligibility criteria for E-Grantz Scholarships are,
Domicile: The candidates should have a domicile of Kerala.
Academic Qualification:
- The candidate must be studying at a pre-matric or post-matriculation level of studies in a recognized university/board.
- The candidate should have taken admission under merit and reservation quota.
Eligible categories: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Background Classes (OBC), Other Eligible Communities (OECs), or other socially or economically background communities.
Income:
- There is no income limitation for SC and OECs.
- For the candidates of the OBC category, the income limit is ₹ 1 lakh per year.
- For the candidates belonging to other categories, the income limit is ₹ 1 lakh per year.
Courses Covered: Diploma, Doctoral, Degree, Polytechnique, Higher Secondary, Post Graduate, Professional, and VHSWE Courses.
E-Grantz Scholarships amount
The amounts are as follows:
| Category | College/Course | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| For SC and OEC students | The students who study in a college less than 8 kilometers away from their homes | ₹630 |
| For SC and OEC students | The students who study in a college more than 8 kilometers away from their homes | ₹750 |
| For SC and OEC students | The students who are pursuing a professional course and reside by themselves | ₹1500 |
| For OB category students | The students pursuing +2 courses | ₹160 |
| For OB category students | The students pursuing professional or PG courses | ₹250 |
| For OB category students | The students who are pursuing their polytechnic course | ₹150 |
Documents required to apply for the E-Grantz Scholarships
The documents required to apply for the E-Grantz Scholarships are,
- Aadhar card
- Other Identity Proof (If required)
- Proof of income
- Caste certificate
- Last exam mark sheet
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