Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship

About This Scheme

The scheme "Pre & Post Matric Scholarship" is a component of the “Sweekruti” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The objective of the component is to provide financial assistance to Transgender students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are available to transgender students of Odisha for studies in India only and are awarded where the applicant is studying.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Odisha. - The applicant must be a transgender person. - The applicant must be a regular student at a recognized educational institution. - The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,40,000/- per annum. - The applicant must not be receiving financial assistance from any other State or Central Government scheme.

Benefits

CategoryRate/ Per MonthPre-Matric (From Std. V to X) ₹1,000/-Post-Matric (From Std. XI-XII)₹1,500/-General Graduate/ Post Graduate Courses₹2,000/-Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates₹2,500/-Open University/ Non-formal Courses₹3,000/-

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.