Government Scholarships in Kerala 2026 — e-Grantz, Snehapoorvam and More
Kerala scholarships 2026: e-Grantz for SC, ST, OBC and OEC students, Collegiate Education scholarships, Snehapoorvam and KPCR — who can apply and where.
Kerala runs its category scholarships through e-Grantz, its college scholarships through the Directorate of Collegiate Education portal, and Snehapoorvam for students who have lost a parent. Central schemes such as NMMS and the Central Sector Scheme are open to Kerala students too — see our government scholarships guide.
Key scholarships in Kerala
| Scheme | Who it is for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| e-Grantz | SC, ST, OBC, OEC and other eligible students, pre- and post-matric | Fee concessions and stipends by course and category |
| Directorate of Collegiate Education scholarships | College students, including merit and minority scholarships | Varies by scheme |
| Snehapoorvam | Students who have lost one or both parents, from poor families | Monthly assistance from school to degree level |
| KPCR fee concession | Students from low-income families, irrespective of community | Fee concession in eligible courses |
How to Apply
- Check eligibility — each scholarship has specific criteria (income, marks, category).
- Gather documents — marksheet, income certificate, caste certificate, bank details, Aadhaar.
- Apply online — egrantz.kerala.gov.in (e-Grantz) for SC, ST, OBC and OEC students, dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in for Collegiate Education scholarships, and the Kerala Social Security Mission for Snehapoorvam. Central schemes are on the National Scholarship Portal.
- Track your application — save the application number and check status regularly.
Tips to Maximise Your Chances
- Apply early — do not wait for the deadline. Portal issues are common near deadlines.
- Pick the scheme that suits you best — you can usually hold only one government scholarship for the same purpose.
- Keep documents ready — income certificate, domicile, and caste certificate take time.
- Check both state and central government scholarships — many students miss central schemes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is e-Grantz?
e-Grantz is Kerala's online system for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships and fee concessions for SC, ST, OBC, OEC and other eligible students. Apply through your institution or an Akshaya centre on egrantz.kerala.gov.in.
What is the Snehapoorvam scheme?
Snehapoorvam, run by the Kerala Social Security Mission, gives monthly help to students who have lost one or both parents and whose families are poor, from school up to degree level. Apply through your school or college.
Where do college students apply for Kerala scholarships?
Many state scholarships for college students — including merit scholarships run by the Directorate of Collegiate Education — are on dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in. Category scholarships are on e-Grantz.