E-grantz Scholarship

The E-Grants scholarship was started by the Kerala government in 2021 to help academically brilliant students pursue higher education without any financial burden. All facilities covered under this scheme can be received by students via e-grantz 3.0 which is an online portal for the disbursement of scholarships for students pursuing pre or post-matric education hailing from SC, ST, or OBC communities. Since its inception, this scholarship scheme has succeeded in fulfilling the academic goals of countless students who couldn’t afford to incur educational expenses. According to data gathered from a source, it has been found that the portal has so far enabled around 3 lakh students to enroll across 3,400+ colleges or universities in Kerala. 

As the education sector registers growth, expenses associated with course admissions, tuition fees, and related costs are rising to make it difficult for students coming from poor economic backgrounds to continue with higher studies. To help socially and economically backward students, scholarship programs play a crucial role. The  E-Grantz scholarship program is one such assistance enabling students to achieve academic milestones so that new doors to better career options can open.

Besides acting as an economic aid, the scheme organizes workshops, seminars, etc. to allow students to gain exposure to industry trends in their chosen field of study. 

Get a comprehensive understanding of this scholarship scheme’s criteria, application process, and related facts through the following table. 

Candidates who want to pursue post-matriculation courses with the help of an E-Grantz scholarship must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria determined by the authorities. Generally, the Kerala government bases its decision on a series of factors like family income, education, and others. Let’s explore the criteria adopted by authorities to select eligible applicants.

1. Residency: As this scholarship scheme has been started by the Kerala government for the welfare of poor students, applicants must be permanent residents of Kerala to reap benefits.
2. Family Income: For OBC category students, family income should not be more than Rs 100,000 per annum while the SC or OEC are not bound by any income limit. Well, the remaining backward classes need to have an annual income of less than Rs. 1 lakh.
3. Category: Admission in any higher educational course will be permitted under the scholarship to students from SC, ST, OBC, OEC, and other backward classes.
4. Education: Aspirants who have a good academic record and succeeded in securing at least 75% marks in the last examination can only be covered under the scheme.
5. Courses: E Grantz applies to various courses that include higher secondary, diploma, degree, post-graduate, polytechnic, vocational course, and VHSE courses.

The E-Grants scholarship aims to act as financial aid to meritorious students hailing from poor economic backgrounds. Applicants generally receive the amount in their bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scholarship amount varies as per the student’s category and the level of education they wish to pursue. 

For SC/OEC Applicants

The SC/OEC candidates can receive a stipend of around Rs 630 in case they live within 8 8kms of the college. Students whose residence is located at a distance of more than 8 km from college will be offered Rs 750 while for those leaving independently pursuing professional courses, it is Rs 1500.

For Polytechnic Diploma Students

As per the EGrants program, students enrolled in polytechnic courses will receive an amount based on criteria. Hostellers pursuing the course will be granted around Rs 150 while the day scholars can get up to Rs 100.

For Post-Graduate and Professional Courses

The day scholars pursuing post-graduate or professional degree courses in any recognised university can receive a scholarship amount of Rs 200. If you are a hosteler and doing PG/ professional courses then the amount will be Rs 250.

For OBC Candidates

Students enrolled in 10+2 courses and who belong to the OBC category will be given a scholarship amount of up to Rs 160.

Before applying for the E-Grantz scholarship program, aspirants often raise a common query regarding the kind of benefits they can get once they enroll themselves under this scheme. Well, unlike any other financial aid scheme, this Kerala government-initiated program has to offer beyond monetary help. Find some of the top advantages of the scholarship below for your guidance:

• Acknowledgement:  Selection for the E-Grants scholarship is a matter of immense pride and prestige. Students can get special acknowledgement for adding it to their curriculum vitae. New opportunities in the educational and professional front can help students create a better future for themselves.
• Economical help: With the assistance of the scheme, eligible candidates can receive money directly from their bank accounts. It will cover all kinds of expenses from tuition fees to books, hostel expenses, and related costs so that students can continue achieving academic benefits without worrying about finances.
• Networking scope: The scholarship provides an exciting opportunity for students to learn from professionals in the industry. It organizes workshops, events, and some collaborative initiatives to allow students to connect with the experts.
• Get Resources: To enable students to enhance their knowledge base, this scholarship program provides access to the best libraries, learning resources, and online classes. Recipients can gain benefits from getting access to various sources that help them polish their skills in the course they are pursuing.
• Community Engagement: It organizes social interaction activities that give scope to students to be involved in community engagement activities. Besides empowering academic skills, students get a good scope to learn leadership skills, and empathy and earn respect to prove a helpful asset to society. 

Candidates after checking whether they comply with the eligibility criteria or not can further proceed to fulfill the application formalities to start receiving the grants without much hassle. Follow these steps below to successfully submit the application form for the E-Grants scholarship.

1. Browse the official portal i.e egrantz.kerela.gov.in
2. Go to like One-time registration option and click on it
3. Enter your Aadhar card number and name
4. Tap on the validate option
5. Complete filling out the basic details
6. Click on register
7. Login into your profile
8. Fill out the E-Grant application form
9. Click on Apply for post-matric scholarship
10. Choose the program that you want to apply for
11. Enter the required details
12. Upload the required documents and submit the form

When applying for the E-Grantz scholarship, students are advised to mandatorily upload the following supportive documents to enhance the chances of selection.

• Mark sheets of the last examination
• Caste certificate
• Photo ID and address proofs like Aadhar card
• Income certificate
• Recommendation letter

The E-Grants authorities resort to a selection process by taking into account various types of factors like financial condition, academic performance, category, and others. The evaluation procedure is conducted transparently and ethically so that deserving candidates get a chance to reap the benefits of the scheme.

• Initial screening

This is the first stage in the process of selecting the right candidates for the E-Grants program. In this initial phase, the authorities thoroughly conduct a screening for the submitted application forms and try to assess whether the information provided aligns with the eligibility criteria or not.

• Application screening

The application forms submitted online or offline by the students are properly scrutinized. Candidates are evaluated based on the information they provided by tallying with the supportive documents attached to the form.

• Assessing financial condition

The financial condition of the applicants is evaluated properly by checking the annual income of the family. The committee assesses the authenticity of the income certificate provided by the beneficiary before determining whether to proceed with the selection or not.

• Interview

Interview is not always applicable, however, in case of receiving the volume of applications, the committee conducts interviews for final selection. During the process, the interviewers evaluate the student based on communication skills, knowledge and commitment to their chosen educational field, and interpersonal skills. 

Candidates seeking assistance through the EGrantz scholarship program can communicate with a dedicated team who can help in gathering information regarding the application process, eligibility, and regulations. Find the contact details below:

Contact no & Email for SC

• 0471-2737252
• 0471-2737251

Email: egrantz.sc@gmail.com
Contact no & Email for ST 

• 0471-2303229

Email: egrantzstdd@gmail.com

Contact no& Email for OBC

• 0471-2727378
• 0471-2727379

Email: bcddkerela@gmail.com