All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is inviting Swanath Scholarship Scheme online registration form 2024 at scholarships.gov.in. Interested students can make NSP portal OTR registration and login to apply online for Swanath Scholarship. This scheme aims to provide encouragement and support to orphans, wards of parents died due to Covid-19, wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed) to pursue education.
This is an attempt by central government to give every such child, an opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future through education in AICTE Approved institutions and courses. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Swanath Scholarship Scheme and what is the last date for filling application form.
Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2024-25 Apply Online
- The National Scholarship Portal is open for Academic year 2024-25 now.
- The students can now start registering in the NSP official website to get their One Time Registration(OTR) numbers.
- Check here – NSP Portal OTR Registration 2024 Process
- Once registered, applicants can make Applicant Login with OTR ID and PASSWORD to fill your Fresh Swanath Scholarship application form for AY 2024-25.
- Enter OTR (One Time Registration) No., password, captcha, security PIN and click “Login” button to apply online for Swanath Scholarship Scheme.
Last Date to Apply For Swanath Scholarship For Students
Swanath Scholarship Scheme last date for the academic session 2024-25 (Technical Degree / Technical Diploma) is 15th November 2024.
Eligibility Criteria for Swanath Scholarship Scheme
- The candidate should be from any one of the following categories:-
- Orphan, OR
- Either or both parents died due to Covid 19, OR
- Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed) , AND
- Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the financial year of the application. A valid income certificate issued by State/UT Government is to be enclosed. AND
- The candidate should be currently studying in the AICTE Approved institutions and courses at Degree/Diploma level in regular mode (in 1st /2nd / 3rd /4th year). AND
- The candidate should NOT be Recipient of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships.
- Check your eligibility through Scholarship Eligibility Checker at NSP Portal – https://scholarships.gov.in/scholarshipEligibility/
Number of Scholarships under Swanath Scholarship Scheme
A maximum of 2000 scholarships (1000 for Degree Students and 1000 for Diploma Students) will be awarded every year to eligible candidates as above.
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Amount for Students under Swanath Scholarship
- Rs. 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years duration for first year admitted Degree students and maximum 3 years for Diploma Students as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
- In case student is currently studying in the 2nd /3rd/4th year at degree level the duration of the scholarship will be reduced to 3/2/1 year respectively. Similarly, for students currently studying in the 2nd /3rd year at diploma level the duration of the scholarship will be reduced to 2/1 year respectively.
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Swanath Scholarship Scheme Guidelines PDF
- Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Degree) Guidelines PDF – https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/AICTE/AICTE_3039_G.pdf
- Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Diploma) Guidelines PDF – https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/AICTE/AICTE_3038_G.pdf
For swanath scholarship selection criteria, renewal information and other terms and conditions, read the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions on Swanath Scholarship Scheme
- FAQ for Swanath Scholarship (Degree) – https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/AICTE/AICTE_3039_F.pdf
- FAQ for Swanath Scholarship (Diploma) – https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/AICTE/AICTE_3038_F.pdf
For more details on AICTE Swanath Scholarship, visit the official website scholarships.gov.in