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Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship

Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship offers financial support to transgender students in Odisha, facilitating their education at various levels, from pre-matric to post-matric. Monthly scholarships range from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000, depending on the course, and are available for studies in recognized institutions across India, provided the applicant meets specific eligibility criteria.

State Cash

States / UT: Odisha

Nodal department: Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Scholarship, Sweekruti, Student, Transgender, Post Matric, Pre Matric

Details

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.

Benefits

  • Category Rate/ Per Month Pre-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/-

Category****Rate/ 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/-

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.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure B or Refer to Page No. 20) and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately.
Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ULB Administration office.
Step 3: Ensure you receive a submission receipt for future reference.

Contact Us:

Address: SSEPD Department, Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001

E-mail: ssepdsec.od@nic.in

Tel No : 0674- 2392803

List of District Social Security Officers

Documents Required

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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