Transgender Utthan Kosh – Post Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender
The scheme aims to support transgender students pursuing post-matric education. Under this scheme, transgender students receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/- to cover educational expenses for their post-matric studies.
About This Scheme
The “Transgender Utthan Kosh – Post Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender” scheme was introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to support transgender students pursuing post-matric education. Under this scheme, transgender students receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/- to cover educational expenses for their post-matric studies.
Benefits
Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarship @ ₹1,000/- per month per student for 10 months.
NOTE: The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
The applicant should belong to the transgender community.
The applicant should be studying at the post-matric level.
The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school/college in Rajasthan.
The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
Application Process
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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/institution.
Institutional Verification:
The school principal/institution 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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarship @ ₹1,000/- per month per student for 10 months.
NOTE: The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
Application Process
Apply Offline
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/institution.
Institutional Verification:
The school principal/institution 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.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Transgender Utthan Kosh – Post Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender |
| Short Title | TUKPMSFST |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Rajasthan |
| Gender | Transgender |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹800,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |