The Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship is an initiative by the Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd. (KSWCFC), aimed at providing financial assistance to economically backward students from forward communities in Kerala. Launched in 2013, this scholarship supports students pursuing education from the higher secondary level to postgraduate and professional courses. By alleviating financial barriers, the scheme empowers deserving students to achieve their academic and career aspirations.
Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship: Overview
| Conducting Authority | Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd. (KSWCFC) |
| Scholarship Name | Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Economically backward students from forward communities in Kerala |
| Income Limit | ₹4,00,000 per annum from all sources |
| Age Limit | Below 35 years at the time of application |
| Application Deadline | 4th November 2025 |
| Official Website | www.kswcfc.org |
Important Dates
Application Start Date: Not specified
Application Deadline: 4th November 2025
Result Declaration: Approximately 4–5 months after the application deadline
Eligibility Criteria
Community: Applicants must belong to non-reservation forward communities in Kerala.
Income: Annual family income should not exceed ₹4,00,000 from all sources.
Age: Applicants should not have completed 35 years of age at the time of application.
Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
Previous Scholarships: Students who have availed financial assistance under this scheme previously are not eligible to apply again.
Who can apply
The Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship is applicable to students pursuing education in recognized institutions across Kerala, including:
Higher Secondary Schools
Degree Colleges
Diploma and Certificate Courses
Postgraduate Institutions
Professional Courses: Engineering, Medical, Law, CA/ICWA/CS, etc.
National Institutes: NIT, IIM, IIT, etc.
Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount varies based on the level of study:
High School Level: ₹2,000 per annum
Higher Secondary Level: ₹3,000 per annum
Undergraduate (Non-professional): ₹5,000 per annum
Diploma/Certificate Courses: ₹6,000 per annum
Postgraduate (Non-professional): ₹6,000 per annum
Undergraduate (Professional): ₹7,000 per annum
Postgraduate (Professional): ₹8,000 per annum
CA/ICWA/CS Courses: ₹10,000 per annum
National Institute Level: ₹50,000 per annum
Application Process
Registration: Visit the KSWCFC Scholarship Portal and complete the one-time registration using your email ID and mobile number.
Login: After registration, log in using the credentials sent to your registered mobile number.
Application Form: Select the “Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship 2025” option and fill in the required details.
Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents in PDF or JPG format (between 60 KB and 150 KB).
Submission: Review the application and submit it before the deadline.
Confirmation: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for the Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship.
Required Documents
Aadhaar Card
SSLC Mark Sheet
Higher Secondary Mark Sheet (if applicable)
Degree Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate from the Village Officer
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Institution Certificate in the prescribed format
Bank Passbook First Page (showing Name, Account Number, IFSC Code, and Branch)
Passport Size Photograph
Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship: Official Links
Scholarship Portal: https://www.schemes.kswcfc.org/
Official Website: https://www.kswcfc.org/
Contact Information:
Phone: 0471-2311215
Email: kswcfcscholarship@gmail.com
