Educational Assistance To Children Of Prisoners

The scheme ā€œEducational Assistance to Children of Prisonersā€ was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Key details

Benefits

**Sl. No.****Classes/Courses****Amount of Scholarship/Financial Assistance**11st Std. to 5th Std.₹500/- per month26th Std. to 10th Std.₹750/- per month3+1 (Plus one) & +2 (Plus two)₹1000/- per month4Degree/Professional Course₹1500/- per monthNote: Degree/ Professional course must be in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala.

Eligibility (who can apply)

**Note:** Financial aid can be provided to the children even though the relatives, who are liable to protect them and falls under the Above Poverty Line (APL) category, provided both the parents are in jail, for that an inquiry report of the District Probation Officer is essential.

How to Apply

  1. **Online**
  2. **Registration Process:**
  3. **Step 01:** To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in)
  4. **Step 02:** On the home page, click on ā€œOne time Registrationā€
  5. **Step 03:** Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ā€˜Register’.
  6. **Step 04:** The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ā€˜Verify’.
  7. **Step 05:** Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ā€˜Register’.
  8. **Login/Application Process:**

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Educational Assistance To Children Of Prisoners / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 2. The applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. 3. The applicants should be studying in Class- I to Degree/Professional Course. 4. The applicants (Children of Prisoners) whose parents are in jail are elig...

What are the benefits of Educational Assistance To Children Of Prisoners?

1. Under the scheme, scholarship/financial assistance will be provided to the children of prisoners for their expenses like food, clothing, school fees, etc. as under: **Sl. No.****Classes/Courses****Amount of Scholarship/Financial Assistance**11st Std. to 5th Std.₹500/- per month26th Std...

How to apply online for Educational Assistance To Children Of Prisoners?

**Online** **Registration Process:** **Step 01:** To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in) **Step 02:** On the home page, click on ā€œOne time Registrationā€ **Step 03:** Fill in the...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026