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Organisation : Department of Women & Child Development (WCD)
Facility Name : Educational Assistance To Women Headed Family
Applicable For : BPL/Priority Family
Applicable State/UT : Kerala
Website : https://wcd.kerala.gov.in/scheme-info.php?id=NA==

What is Educational Assistance To Women Headed Family?

The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families” was launched by the Women & Child Development (WCD) Department, Government of Kerala. The number of women-headed families in Kerala is very high. The majority of these families are living in deplorable conditions. The scheme proposes to extend a helping hand to these families by providing financial assistance for children’s education.

Related / Similar Scheme : WCD Kerala Abhayakiranam Scheme

The women belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families/Priority families (Children of HIV/AIDS affected persons, socially discriminated persons, war widows, etc. are eligible irrespective of their BPL status). A family in which the husband of a woman is bedridden and unable to cover livelihood, due to stroke/or spinal injury can also get benefits under this scheme.

Benefits of Educational Assistance To Women Headed Family

1. Category I – Children below 5 years and between 1st to 5th standard: ₹300/- per month
2. Category II – Between 6th to 10th standard: ₹500/- per month
3. Category III – Plus one (11th Standard) & Plus two (12th Standard): ₹750/- per month
4. Category IV – Degree and above: ₹1000/- per month

Eligibility of Educational Assistance To Women Headed Family

** BPL/Priority Family (Children of HIV/AIDS affected persons, socially discriminated persons are Irrespective of their priority / BPL status ).
** Family in which husband of woman is bedridden and not able to cover livelihood, due to stroke/or spinal injury is eligible (Medical Certificate to be submitted from a Government Doctors.)
** Only two children of a family are eligible
** The child who avail any other scholarship is not eligible for the assistance. A certificate to this effect has to be obtained from the head of educational institution where the Child is studying.
** The child must study in Government or Government aided School or College.

How To Apply For Educational Assistance To Women Headed Family?

To apply for WCD Kerala Educational Assistance To Women Headed Family Scheme, Follow the below steps

Steps:
Step-1: The applicant should visit the nearest Anganwadi, Child Development Project Office, or social justice office in Kerala state. Application Form
Step-2: The application form can collected from the Child Development Project Officer through Anganwadi Workers or it can be downloaded from the Official Website of the Social Justice Department, Kerala.
Step-3: The duly filled application form along with the documents prescribed will be forwarded to the concerned District Social Justice Office, Kerala.

Documents Required For Educational Assistance To Women Headed Family

** Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card etc.
** Passport-size photograph
** Below Poverty Line (BPL) card
** Residence proof
** Ration card
** Educational details of the child (previous exam mark sheet and bonafide certificate)
** Bank account details
** A certificate from the head of the educational institution where the child studies that the child is not availing of any other scholarship.