The Kerala State Government, through the Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities (KSWCFC), has invited applications for the 2024-25 academic year under the Vidya Samunnathi Merit Scholarship program. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to students belonging to forward communities (non-reservation categories) who are economically backward.
The scholarships are available for students across various educational levels, including:
- High School
- Higher Secondary
- Diploma/Certificate Courses
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Professional courses like CA, CMA, CS
- Degrees and postgraduates from nationally recognized institutions
- Research scholars (Ph.D. programs)
In addition to scholarships, the Vidya Samunnathi Coaching Assistance Program (2024-25) offers financial aid to support students preparing for competitive examinations.
Interested candidates can visit the official website, www.kswcfc.org, for detailed information and to submit online applications. The deadline for submission is January 20, 2025.
This initiative underscores the state’s commitment to ensuring educational support for economically disadvantaged students from forward communities, helping them achieve academic and professional success.