AI SummaryKerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme provides monthly financial support to children who have lost either father or mother or both. Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) implements this scheme under the Social Welfare Department for orphan and semi-orphan students studying from class 1 to degree level in government and aided institutions.
Children who lost their parents and live with relatives, friends or community support can get this scholarship. Students apply through their school or college, and the head of the institution uploads the application online. This article explains the application process, eligibility, monthly amount, documents and other details of Snehapoorvam Scheme.
Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme 2026 Application Process
Applications for Snehapoorvam Scholarship are submitted through schools and colleges. Students or parents cannot apply directly online. The head of the institution verifies the forms and uploads them on the E-Suraksha portal of Kerala Social Security Mission. For the 2025-26 academic year, the portal opened on 27 October 2025 and the last date was extended to 22 February 2026. The portal is now closed. For the 2026-27 academic year, the application window is expected to open around October 2026.
STEP 1 - Get the Snehapoorvam application form from the school or college where the child is studying. Fill in the student, parent and guardian details along with bank account information.
STEP 2 - Attach the required documents with the form. These include the death certificate of the parent, BPL ration card or income certificate, Aadhaar card and bank passbook copy.
STEP 3 - Submit the filled form to the head of the institution before the last date. For the 2026-27 academic year, the window is expected to open in October 2026 and the exact last date will be announced by Kerala Social Security Mission.
STEP 4 - The head of the institution verifies the form and uploads it online at the E-Suraksha portal kssm.ikm.in using the school or college login. New institutions need to register on the portal before login.
STEP 5 - After verification by Kerala Social Security Mission, the approved application moves forward and the student starts receiving the monthly amount directly in the bank account.
Children below 5 years can apply directly to the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission through the respective child welfare committees.
Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme 2026
Only those children who meet the conditions given below can apply for Snehapoorvam Scholarship:-
- Children who have lost either father or mother or both.
- Students studying in class 1 to degree or professional degree courses in government or aided institutions in Kerala.
- Children below 5 years can also get support under this scheme.
- Children from BPL families are eligible.
- For APL families, the annual income should be below ₹20,000 in rural areas (Grama Panchayat) and ₹22,375 in urban areas (Corporation or Municipality).
Monthly Amount under Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme
The monthly amount depends on the class the child is studying in. The details are given below:-
A) Children below 5 years and class 1 to 5 - ₹300 per month
B) Class 6 to 10 - ₹500 per month
C) Class 11 and 12 - ₹750 per month
D) Degree or professional degree courses - ₹1,000 per month
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme |
| State | Kerala |
| Department | Social Welfare Department |
| Implemented By | Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) |
| Eligible People | Orphan and semi-orphan children |
| Benefit Amount | ₹300 to ₹1,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Through school or college |
| Official Portal | kssm.ikm.in |
Documents Required for Snehapoorvam Scholarship
Keep these documents ready when submitting the application form at the school or college:-
- Death certificate of the mother or father or both (attested copy).
- BPL ration card, or income certificate from the village officer for APL families.
- Aadhaar card copy of the student.
- Bank passbook copy of the student or joint account with the guardian.
Need for Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme
In Kerala, around 75,000 children below 18 years live in orphanages and about 1,500 orphanages are functioning in the state. Almost 80-90% of the children in orphanages have families and relatives. Many orphans and at-risk children slip further into poverty once the main breadwinner of the family stops working or dies. Children without proper adult care are more likely to face abuse and exploitation.
Children in this category include orphans, abandoned children and children who lost their parents in war, communal riots, natural disasters or accidents. They often miss out on shelter, nutritious food, health care, education and recreation. Most of them face economic and social exploitation and are deprived of the love and affection of a family.
Considering these realities, Kerala Government launched Snehapoorvam Scholarship to provide financial support to orphans who live with their family, relatives, friends or community support. The scheme helps bring these children to the main stream of society.
Objectives of Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme 2026
The main aims of Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme in Kerala are as follows:-
- To identify orphaned children in the community.
- To assess and give top priority to children in the greatest need.
- To provide social protection to highly at-risk groups of orphans by strengthening family and community systems.
- To improve basic education, social integration and nutrition of the most at-risk orphans.
- To encourage families to keep children within the family setup instead of sending them to orphanages.
- To help these families by providing financial support for the education of children.
FAQ's
Can students apply directly online for Snehapoorvam Scholarship?
No. Students or parents cannot apply directly online. The filled application form with documents should be submitted to the school or college, and the head of the institution uploads it online at the E-Suraksha portal kssm.ikm.in.
What is the monthly amount under Snehapoorvam Scheme?
The monthly amount is ₹300 for class 1 to 5, ₹500 for class 6 to 10, ₹750 for class 11 and 12, and ₹1,000 for degree or professional degree courses.
When will applications for the 2026-27 academic year open?
The application window for the 2026-27 academic year is expected to open around October 2026. The exact dates will be announced by Kerala Social Security Mission.
What is the income limit for APL families?
APL families can apply if the annual income is below ₹20,000 in rural areas and ₹22,375 in urban areas. BPL families do not have any income limit.
For any help with the application, contact Kerala Social Security Mission at the helpline numbers 1800 120 1001, 0471-2341200 or 7593802032, or write to Snehapoorvamonline@gmail.com. More details are available on the official E-Suraksha portal kssm.ikm.in.
Thank you for sharing the details about the Kerala Snehapoorvam Scholarship Scheme 2025! This initiative seems like a great opportunity for students in need. I'm eager to download the application form and apply. Your insights on the eligibility criteria and application process were particularly helpful!