Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme 2026: Apply Online at Suneethi Portal, Eligibility and Monthly Amount

Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme 2026 is accepting applications through the Suneethi online portal of the Social Justice Department. Under this scheme, the Kerala govt. provides monthly financial support to transgender students from 7th standard onwards who study in state government, government-aided, or self-financing schools and colleges. The scheme is open for new applications as of August 2026.

The state cabinet committee approved this scheme to bring the marginalized transgender community into the mainstream of society. According to the guidelines of Kerala Transgender Students Scholarship Scheme 2026, each eligible TG student gets financial support of Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,000 per month from 7th standard onward till professional courses. The amount is paid for 10 months in each academic year.

In this article, we will tell you about how to apply for Transgender Scholarship Scheme, eligibility criteria, govt. orders, amount of support and complete details.

Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme 2026 Application Form PDF

Below is the complete process of how to apply for Kerala TG Scholarship Scheme 2026 through online mode and how to download the application form in PDF format:-

STEP 1 - Visit the official Suneethi Online Service Application Portal of the Kerala Social Justice Department at https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in/

STEP 2 - Complete the one-time registration by entering your name, email and mobile number. Verify the mobile number using the OTP received.

STEP 3 - After signing in, update your profile with personal details, bank information and ID cards.

STEP 4 - Find the "Scholarship for Transgender Students" scheme in the dashboard and click on "Apply Now" to submit the application form online.

Students who cannot apply online can use the offline process. Download the application form from the official Social Justice Department website. Fill in the form clearly and state the school name and all contact details. Label the envelope as "Application for Scholarship" and include the name and full address. Attach all required documents and submit the application through the head of the educational institution to the local District Social Justice Officer.

STEP 5 - The Kerala Transgender Students Scholarship Scheme application form PDF can also be downloaded directly from the official documents section of the Social Justice Department website. The application form is available at this link.

STEP 6 - All interested applicants can download this Transgender Scholarship Scheme Form 2026 in PDF format. After downloading, applicants will have to enter the required details accurately in the form and submit it to the concerned authorities.

The applicants must submit the duly filled applications along with supporting documents to the concerned District Social Justice Officers. Upon subsequent verification of the filled in application form along with documents, the concerned officer will approve the form and then TG students will start receiving scholarship benefits.

Eligibility Criteria for Kerala TG Scholarship Scheme 2026

Only those applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned below will become eligible for the Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme for TG Students:-

• Self declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant is Transgender.
• Income limit does not apply.
• Eligible applicants have to forward the duly filled application form through the Head of Educational Institutions which has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.

The Scholarship Scheme for Transgender Students will be implemented in the Kerala state as mentioned in the government order.

Need for Transgender Student Scholarship Scheme 2026

As an effort to bring the marginalized Transgender community to the mainstream of society, the Social Justice Department has initiated a scheme for providing scholarship to Transgender students from 7th standard onwards studying in State Govt./ Govt aided/ Self Financing schools.

Assistance Amount in TG Scholarship Scheme 2026

The financial support is being provided to Transgender students on the following basis:-

1. 7th to 10th Class - For TG students from 7th std. to 10th std - (Rs. 1000/- per month for 10 months)
2. 11th to 12th Class - For TG students studying in Plus one & Plus two - (Rs. 1500/- per month for 10 months)
3. Higher Education - For TG students pursuing Diploma, Degree, Post Graduation, Professional courses - (Rs. 2000/- per month for 10 months)

Guidelines for TG Students Scholarship Scheme 2026

• The Application forms have to be filled completely. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The Applicants have to mention their full names in the application form including their school name, conduct etc.
• While applying the applicants must superscribe the envelope "Application for Scholarship". The applicant must write down name, complete contact address including native district.

Kerala Government Order Download Link for Transgender Students Scholarship

Here is the direct link to download the Kerala government order for Transgender Students Scholarship Scheme 2026 - https://mis.swd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Order_new/GOs/11674.pdf. All interested students must check the scheme related govt. order which will help in better understanding of the implementation of the scheme.

Kerala Transgender Scholarship Scheme List 2026

Here is the direct link to check the name in the Kerala Transgender Student Scholarship Scheme List 2026. The beneficiary transgender students can click at https://sjd.kerala.gov.in/scheme-info.php?scheme_id=NzJzVjh1cVIjdnk=. At this page, go to the "Target Group" section and click at the "Beneficiary Details" link in front of Transgenders. In the new window, the Kerala Transgender Students Scholarship Scheme list of beneficiaries will appear as shown below:-

All those candidates who want to check their name in the opened list can even select the financial year and district name to narrow the search in the Scholarship Scheme for Transgender Students district wise list of beneficiaries.

For more details, visit the official website of the Social Justice Department of Kerala at https://sjd.kerala.gov.in