Distance Education Scholarship–Scholarship For Disabled Students Pursuing Degree, PG Courses
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scholarship scheme, run by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala, provides financial support to students with disabilities who are pursuing degree and postgraduate courses through distance education. The scheme aims to make higher education accessible to disabled students who may face barriers in attending regular classroom-based programs. It recognizes that distance learning is an important pathway for persons with disabilities to gain qualifications and improve their career prospects.
What You Get
- Financial scholarship for pursuing distance education degree courses
- Financial scholarship for pursuing distance education postgraduate courses
- Support to reduce educational costs for disabled students
- Opportunity to pursue higher education without geographical or mobility constraints
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–100 years
- Residence: Kerala residents only
- Student must have a recognized disability as defined by government standards
- Pursuing a degree or postgraduate course through distance education mode
- Enrolled in a recognized open university or distance education institution
- Kerala state residence (as scheme is implemented by Government of Kerala)
- Must meet any age and academic qualification requirements set by the institution
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Disability Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Educational Qualification Certificate
- 6. Enrollment Certificate from Institution
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Kerala
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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