Student schemes in Kerala

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• The applicant must be a regular/scheduled student.
• The applicant should belong to a religious minority community (Muslim, Christian (all denominations), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
• The applicant must be studying a three-year diploma course in a government, aided, or government-approved self-financing polytechnic institution.
• The applicant must have secured admission in a merit seat in a government-approved self-financing polytechnic institution.
• The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/- if from the APL (Above Poverty Line) category.
• The applicant can be a second-year or third-year student.
• The applicant must have an account in their own name in any nationalised bank or scheduled bank.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial support of ₹6,000/- per annum for selected scholars.
• The scholarship is intended for students pursuing three-year diploma courses in government, aided, or government-approved self-financing polytechnic institutions.
• > Frequency of Disbursement:

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should belong to the Muslim, Latin, or Converted Christian community.
• The applicant should be a native of Kerala.
• The applicant should be a girl student.
• The applicant should be studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in a Government/Aided Institution.
• The applicant should have gained admission to self-financing colleges from the merit seat.
• The applicant should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination.
• The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹4,50,000/-.
• The applicant applying for Hostel stipend should be staying in recognized hostels.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The scholarship provides monetary benefits to eligible students for their studies and hostel expenses.
• Undergraduate: ₹4,000/- per annum (for 3,000 students).
• Post Graduates: ₹5,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
• Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala.
• Applicant should be unemployed and should be under career-break due to family commitments or other related matters, at the time of application.
• Applicant should not receive any emoluments from any source at the time of application.
• Those who have availed KSCSTE Back-to-Lab Fellowship earlier for their PhD programme are not eligible to apply.
• Age limit: 40 years - as on the date of application, relaxable for 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.
• Applicant should have qualified Ph.D. in Science/Engineering subjects.
• Applicant should have scored a minimum of 60% marks for post-graduation.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The scheme offers a Post-doctoral fellowship of ₹45,000/- + 10% HRA per month along with an annual contingency grant of ₹75,000/-.
• Duration of the Fellowship is limited to a maximum of 2 years.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
• Applicant should be of Kerala origin and unemployed.
• Age limit: 45 years
• Applicant should have qualified post-graduation with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Applicant should have a valid Ph.D registration in an institution of academic/ research excellence in Kerala including R&D institutions, University Departments, Govt. Aided colleges, in any of the streams; Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or…
• Applicant should have completed Ph.D coursework.
• Only those research scholars who are under (undergone) a career break spanning a minimum period of 6 months during the course of their Ph.D. programme due to maternity or other valid reasons are eligible to apply.
• Applicant should not have completed 4 years as on the date of Ph.D registration.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Monthly Research Fellowship of ₹22,000/- + 10 % HRA in the first two years and ₹25,000/- + 10 % HRA per month in the third year, along with an annual contingent grant of ₹20,000/-.
• Duration of the Fellowship is 3 years or till the date of submission of Ph.D Thesis, whichever is earlier.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a native of Kerala State.
• The applicant should possess a first-class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences including Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries or a Master’s Degree in Medicine followed by PhD in biotechnologically relevant aspects with quality publications in…
• The candidates with the above qualifications who have submitted their PhD thesis and with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals.
• The Fellowship is open to candidates below 35 years, but relaxable up to a maximum of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and Physically handicapped candidates.
• Applicant should not be receiving any fellowship or grant from any other source.
• Those who have already availed of one Post-Doctoral Fellowship from KSCSTE or elsewhere are not eligible to apply for a second Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
• Note: Post-Doctoral fellows availing any other source of financial assistance/stipend from other state/central funding agencies will not be simultaneously eligible for the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) Post-Doctoral fellowship.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of ₹32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of ₹50,000/-.
• Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only ₹22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• The applicant must belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain religious communities.
• The applicant's annual family income should be below ₹8,00,000/-.
• The applicant must be appearing for intermediate or final year examinations of Chartered Accounts, Cost & Management Accounts, or Company Secretaryship courses.
• The applicant must have secured 60% marks in Plus Two/B.Com or other degrees.
• The applicant should have an account in any nationalised bank in their own name.
• > Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation:
• Preference will be given to applicants belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The scholarship amount of ₹15,000/- is provided.
• The scholarship is provided to students from minority religious communities.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The fellowship is offered to a scientist/faculty who is a permanent employee of an academic/research institute in Kerala State.
• The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employer/head of the institution with the commitment to depute them for research/training under CM-CAB.
• The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in biotechnology-related subjects.
• The applicant should have a proven record of independent research work evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed, indexed journals and patents.
• Age Limit – 37 years, with 5 years relaxation in the case of SC/ST and/or Women Candidates.
• Note: The pay and allowances during the fellowship period will have to be paid by the institution to the candidate.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Fellowship of USD 1500 per month (in equivalent Indian Currency) in cases where the host institution is outside India.
• The fellowship will be ₹50,000/- per month if the host institution is within India.
• A contingency grant to meet the expenses for local travel, VISA fees, insurance, etc. will also be paid as per actuals subjected to a ceiling of ₹50,000/-.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• The applicant should be a differently abled student.
• The differently abled students pursuing Degrees, PG courses through Open universities, Distance education, or through Private registration (Universities inside Kerala) are eligible to apply for scholarships.
• The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
• Only those students who are appearing for the exam each year will be eligible for further financial assistance.
• Note 01: The grant of scholarship in further subjects will be based on the assessment of the student's academic progress during the course concerned. If the course is stopped midway, the eligibility for financial assistance will be lost.
• Note 02: If there are more applicants, priority will be given based on qualifying marks.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under the scheme, the scholarship is given to eligible students for meeting the expenses of Registration fees, Course fees, Tuition fees, Exam fees, Purchase of books, study materials, etc.
• The amount of assistance is provided up to a maximum of ₹10,000/-.
• Note: Financial assistance will be granted only for the duration of the course concerned.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
• The children/dependents of survivors (victims) of crime are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• The combined annual income of the families should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
• The children pursuing a degree and higher education courses in government and aided institutions and admitted to merit seats in unaided institutions are eligible for financial assistance in courses from the degree level onwards.
• Note: If granted for one year, the amount can be granted in subsequent years if the head of the school or college or the head of the newly joined institution certifies that the child will continue his education.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under the scheme, the following financial assistance will be given to the eligible applicant:

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
• The applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• The applicants should be studying in Class
• I to Degree/Professional Course.
• The applicants (Children of Prisoners) whose parents are in jail are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• 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…

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• 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:

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
• The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• The applicant must be the child of a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment or death sentence.
• Those applicants who have been admitted to courses through merit basis are eligible for assistance.
• Applicant must have secured 70 % or above marks in Higher secondary level exams.
• Note 01: Educational assistance is being provided for Degree level professional courses in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala.
• Note 02: For courses like MBBS, B.VSc. assistance will be provided only if the children are studying in Government colleges.
• Note 03: In case both mother and father are convicts and the child is being looked after by a relative who belongs to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category then the application can only be considered based on the inquiry report submitted by the Probation…

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under the scheme, State Government is providing assistance amount of ₹100,000/
• (per student) to the children of prisoners for pursuing degree-level professional courses in Government / Aided colleges.
• Note 01: The assistance amount also includes annual fees & hostel fees.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
• The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line Family.
• HIV/AIDS-affected persons, socially discriminated persons, war widows, etc. are eligible irrespective of their BPL status.
• A family in which the husband of the woman is bedridden and not able to cover livelihood, due to stroke/or spinal injury is eligible to apply under the scheme.
• Only two children’s per family are eligible for this scheme.
• The child should study in Government or Government aided School or College.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Category I - Children below 5 years and between 1st to 5th standard: ₹300/- per month
• Category II - Between 6th to 10th standard: ₹500/- per month
• Category III - Plus one (11th Standard) & Plus two (12th Standard): ₹750/- per month

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be Transgender.
• The applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
• Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.
• Note: During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per month will be provided to Transgender students as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation during the course.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala.
• Applicant should have scored a minimum of 60% marks for post-graduation.
• Applicant should have qualified Ph.D. in Science/Engineering subjects.
• Applicant should not be a permanent employee at the time of application for the scheme.
• Age limit: 40 years
• (relaxed for 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidate).
• Those who have availed Post-Doctoral Fellowship earlier from KSCSTE or elsewhere are not eligible to apply for KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
• Applicant should have published at least one research paper in a SCI Journal/secured patent.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The scheme offers a Post-Doctoral Fellowship of ₹45,000/- + 10 % HRA per month along with an annual contingency grant of ₹75,000/-.
• The duration of the Fellowship is limited to a maximum of 2 years.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Candidates, who have qualified for the post-graduate degree, shall have three consecutive chances to apply for the Fellowship programme. Thus, a candidate who has passed the examination in the current year can apply in this year, the next year, and the year…
• The candidates (General and OBC candidates) should have a minimum of 70% marks or equivalent CGPA in their PG examination and 65% for SC/ST and differently-abled candidates.
• Only candidates who have their qualifying degree (PG) from any of the Universities in Kerala are eligible to apply.
• Upper age limit: Maximum 35 years (Should not exceed 35 years as of the 1st of the month of the advertisement published on the website) for all applicants.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of ₹31,000/- for the first two years (JRF) and ₹35,000/- per month in the third year (SRF).
• There is an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/-.
• All Research Fellows shall be allowed hostel accommodation wherever available and those residing in a hostel provided by the University/Institute shall not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee shall not be permissible, where…

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• The applicant must be studying in Class 1st to Class 8th.
• The applicant must be studying in a Government or Government-aided school.
• The applicant must belong to a minority religious community (Hindu, Christian (all denominations), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi).
• The applicant's family annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
• If adequate applicants are not available in one category, students from other categories may be considered.
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• 30% scholarships are reserved for female students.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Financial Assistance
• Scholarship amount of ₹1,500/- per student per academic year.
• One-time Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts in the name of selected students.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be domiciled in Kerala.
• The applicant must belong to the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain communities.
• The applicant must have received seats in nursing or paramedical courses on a merit basis (including in Government, Aided colleges and merit quota in Self-financing colleges).
• The applicant must have secured 45% marks or more in the qualifying examination.
• The applicant must have an annual family income less than ₹8,00,000/- from all sources if belonging to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category.
• For students belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, there is no income criteria.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of ₹15,000/- per annum.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The students should belong to the [Other Eligible Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-01.pdf) (OEC) & [Other Equivalent Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-02-2.pdf) of Kerala State.
• The students should be studying in Government/Aided/Recognized Un-Aided/C.B.S.E/I.C.S.E Affiliated Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kerala state.
• The students must be studying in Class 1st to 10th.
• There is no annual family income limit for the students who belong to OEC Communities.
• The annual family income should be ₹6,00,000/- for the students who belong to Other Equivalent Communities.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Educational Assistance Benefits:

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Applicant should be of Kerala origin.
• Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Examination from Kerala.
• Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Board Examination with minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all subjects put together and minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects put together. (For SC/ST reservation category, the…
• Applicant should have secured admission for 3 year B.Sc. / 5 year Integrated M.Sc. / 5 year Integrated BS-MS course in Basic or Natural Science (23 subjects enlisted in the ‘guidelines’) in any of the Institutions or Universities in India.
• Note 01: Students are selected at Undergraduate level only.
• Note 02: Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained for all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.
• Note 03: Those who have availed Prathibha Scholarship for all 3 years of Undergraduate Course and have qualified Degree Course with minimum 75% marks are eligible to continue the scholarship for Postgraduate course.
• Note 04: The scheme ensures at least 50% of the selection for girl students. 10% of the selection is reserved for SC/ST students.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Scholarship is awarded for studies in Basic / Natural Sciences.
• The selected students are eligible for scholarship as follows.
• (a) U.G. Course/ First 3 years of Integrated P.G. Course:

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a permanent citizen of Kerala.
• The applicant must belong to a minority community (Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Muslim, or Parsi).
• The applicant shall be from a below-poverty-line family.
• The applicant shall be studying in any government school.
• The annual income of the candidate’s family must be below ₹8,00,000/- per year.
• The applicant pursuing SSLC, Plus Two, or Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) level must have a Full A+ grade to avail the scholarship.
• The applicant pursuing undergraduate studies must have 80% marks to avail the scholarship.
• The applicant pursuing postgraduate studies must have 75% marks to avail the scholarship.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The students who score an A+ in Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)/Plus Two (12) or Technical High School Leaving Certificate(THSL) will get ₹10,000/-.
• The undergraduate students with 80% marks will get ₹15,000/-.
• The postgraduate student with 75% marks will get ₹15,000/-.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be Transgender.
• The applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
• Transgender students who have secured admission in merit seats in Government, Aided/Self-financing colleges are eligible under this scheme.
• Transgender students who secure admission for courses MBBS, Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), and BSc Agriculture in Government colleges are eligible.
• Transgender students pursuing Diploma level government-accredited courses are also eligible.
• Transgender students who have completed 18 years must submit a copy of their Transgender ID card.
• Those Transgender students who are below 18 years must submit a self-declaration statement duly certified by the Head of Institution/Parent.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under the scheme, financial assistance up to ₹1,00,000/- per year will be provided to transgender students for pursuing professional courses at the degree/diploma level.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• The applicant should be a differently abled student.
• The differently abled student should have a disability of 40 % or more.
• Disability category of students (Blind / Deaf / Orthopedically handicapped/ Mental Retardation).
• The differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges and attending Professional, PG courses and technical training are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• Students with disabilities who have secured at least 40% marks in the previous year can apply under the scheme.
• The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹36,000/-.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The scholarship is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above on the following basis:

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Applicant should be Transgender.
• Applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
• Applicant should be a student and studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools/colleges.
• The applicant should be studying in 7th Class to Diploma/Degree/PG Level.
• There is no income limit.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial assistance is being provided to Transgender students on the following basis:
• For Transgender students from 7th std. to 10th std.: ₹1000/- per month for 10 months
• For Transgender students studying in Plus One & Plus Two: ₹1500/- per month for 10 months

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
• The child who has lost either father or mother or both.
• The applicant should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• The students from the first standard to degree classes are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• For children belonging to Above Poverty Line (APL) category, annual income should be below ₹ 20,000 in rural areas (Local body/Grama Panchayat) and ₹22,375 in urban areas (Corporation/ Municipality).
• Note: Candidate children below 5 years of age can be directly eligible.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
• The applicant should be Transgender.
• Transgender students pursuing Degree/Diploma/ PG courses from Open universities, Distance education, or Private registration are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under the scheme, a maximum amount of ₹24,000/- will be provided annually to each eligible Transgender student.
• For students pursuing PG courses the assistance will be provided for 2 years and for Under Graduate students the assistance will be given for 3 years.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• The applicant should be a student.
• The applicant should be studying in Government / Aided Institution in Kerala.
• The financial assistance will be given to the students who are studying in Class 9th to Post-Graduation.
• The applicant who has 40% or more disability is eligible to apply under the scheme.
• The applicant’s annual family income is not applicable under this scheme.
• Note: The preference will be given to the students of Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial assistance is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above for the purchase of study materials and uniforms on the following basis:

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• The children of differently abled parents belonging to the BPL category (Both / Anyone) will get a scholarship under this scheme.
• The applicant should be a student.
• The disability of the applicant’s father/ mother must be 40% or above.
• The students pursuing courses from Govt. approved institutions are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The following benefits will be provided to the children of differently-abled parents studying in various classes under this scheme:
• Note 02: Financial assistance will be awarded only once per class.
• Note 03: The scholarship amount will be transferred to the bank account of the eligible beneficiaries.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a differently abled student.
• The applicant should have a 40% disability or more.
• The applicant must complete their studies in the educational institutions within the State of Kerala.
• The differently abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate & Professional courses are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• The students who have secured 60% marks for Arts subjects, 80% marks for Science subject and 60 % & above for Post-Graduation & Professional Courses.
• The applicants must have passed the courses from Government / Aided Colleges/ Other Affiliated Institutions (Parallel Colleges, Distance Education Centers).
• The applicants must have passed the examination in the first attempt.
• Note: If two or more students have the same eligibility then priority must be given to a student with a higher disability percentage.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The amount of the award is as under:
• As a token of appreciation, certificates, and mementos will also be presented to the selected students.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and at least three years of post-doctoral research experience in premier research laboratories abroad with an outstanding track record of research in biotechnology-related areas as reflected in…
• Only candidates (Indian nationals) working overseas who are below 45 years of age are eligible; relaxable for 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/PH candidates.
• The fellowship is tenable at any reputed institution in Kerala.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Fellow entitled for a monthly remuneration of ₹1,00,000/- and ₹18,500/- as HRA per month.
• Annual research /contingency grant of ₹7.5 lakh each for the first and second year and ₹ 5 lakh each for the subsequent 3 years.
• Host Institution may provide medical benefits, transport allowance, and other benefits as per the prevailing norms applicable to their employees of the equivalent rank out of their own resources/ funds.