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AICTE - Swanath Scholarship Scheme
Provider: AICTE (Govt. of India) | Grant / Award: Fixed annual amount as per the current AICTE notification | Deadline: Check scholarships.gov.in for the current cycle's exact application window, as AICTE schemes typically follow the NSP academic-year calendar.
Provides financial support to children who are orphans, whose parents died due to COVID-19, or wards of Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action, to pursue technical education.
Detailed Scheme Overview
The Swanath Scholarship Scheme supports orphaned students, students who lost parents to COVID-19, and wards of Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces personnel martyred in action, to pursue technical education (diploma or degree) at AICTE-approved institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Orphan, or child of a parent who died due to COVID-19, or ward of Armed Forces/CPMF personnel martyred in action
- Admitted to an AICTE-approved technical diploma or degree course
- Meets the academic performance criteria for continuation each year
Documents Required
- Orphan/Martyrdom Proof: Relevant certificate confirming the applicant's eligible status.
- Academic Records: Marksheet and current admission proof from an AICTE-approved institute.
- Identity Proof: Government-issued photo ID.
- Bank Details: For direct benefit transfer via NSP.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal: Create an account at scholarships.gov.in.
- Select the AICTE Swanath scheme: Find it under AICTE schemes on NSP.
- Complete the form and upload documents: Include eligibility proof alongside academic and identity documents.
- Institution verification: Your AICTE-approved institute verifies the application before final approval.