Transgender Utthan Kosh - Pre Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender

Description
The "Transgender Utthan Kosh - Pre Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender" scheme was introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to support transgender students by providing scholarships to encourage their education and social upliftment. Under this scheme, transgender students receive a monthly scholarship to cover educational expenses from primary to pre-matric levels.

Benefits
• Pre-Matric Scholarship:
• ₹225/- per month per student for 10 months.
• NOTE: The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant should belong to the transgender community.
3. The applicant should be studying at the primary to pre-matric level.
4. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school within Rajasthan.
5. The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.

Application Process
Step 1: Application Submission:
The applicant/parents/guardians must fill out the scholarship application form and attach the required documents.
Submit the complete application form to their school principal.
Institutional Verification:
The school princi…
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Application Submission:
The applicant/parents/guardians must fill out the scholarship application form and attach the required documents.
Submit the complete application form to their school principal.
Institutional Verification:
The school principal verifies the application and forwards it to the Social Justice and Empowerment Department's district office.
Approval Process:
The district office verifies the documents and approves/rejects the application within one month.
Disbursement:
Upon approval, the scholarship amount is transferred to the applicant's bank account.

Required Documents
• Transgender Identity Certificate
• School Enrollment Certificate
• Previous Year’s Mark Sheet
• Aadhaar Card
• Parents/Guardians Income Certificate
• Domicile Certificate/Ration Card/Voter ID
• Bank Passbook Copy
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Transgender students studying in a recognized school in Rajasthan with a family income below [?]8,00,000.

Q: What is the amount of the scholarship?
A: [?]225 per month for 10 months, totaling [?]2,250 per year.

Q: How can I apply for the scholarship?
A: Submit an application through your school principal, who will forward it to the district office.

Q: What documents are required?
A: Transgender identity certificate, school certificate, income proof, Aadhaar card, and residence proof.

Q: How will I receive the scholarship amount?
A: The amount is transferred directly to your bank account.

Q: Can students from other states apply?
A: No, only residents of Rajasthan are eligible.

Q: Can I reapply every year?
A: Yes, eligible students can apply for the scholarship each academic year.

Q: How long does the approval process take?
A: The approval process takes about one month.

Q: Is there any relaxation for income criteria?
A: No, the income limit of [?]8,00,000 per annum is fixed.

Q: Who can I contact for help with my application?
A: Applicant can contact the Social Justice and Empowerment Department's district office for assistance.