Swanath Scholarship Scheme

Description
The “Swanath Scholarship Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to diploma and graduate-level students who are orphans, whose parents or either parent has died due to COVID-19, or who are dependents of martyrs from the military or central armed forces.

Benefits
• Eligible students at the diploma or graduation level will receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per annum.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a student.
2. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
3. The applicant must be an orphan, have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19, or be a dependent of a martyr from the military or central armed forces.
4. The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
• High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
• Income certificate
• Death certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Orphans, students whose parents or either parent has died due to COVID-19, or dependents of martyrs in any military or central armed forces with an annual family income of up to ₹8 lakh.
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Q: What is the amount of financial assistance under this scheme?
A: Eligible students receive ₹50,000 per annum for diploma or graduation-level studies.
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Q: Which courses are covered under this scheme?
A: Diploma and graduation-level courses in recognized institutions.
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Q: How are applications invited?
A: Applications are invited through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) between September and December each year.
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Q: Where should students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students must first apply online through their respective institutes.
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Q: What is the verification process for applications?
A: Applications are first verified by the concerned Principal, then by the State Level Officer (SLO), and finally forwarded to AICTE, New Delhi for approval.
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