AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (TECHNICAL DIPLOMA)

1.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME:

The AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (TECHNICAL DIPLOMA) being implemented by AICTE 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 to give every such child, an opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future through education in AICTE Approved institutions and courses.
2.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP:
1) The candidate should be from any one of the following categories:
(i) Orphan
OR
(ii) Either or both parents died due to Covid 19
OR
(iii) Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed)
AND
2) 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
3) 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
4) The candidate should NOT be Recipient of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships.
Note: Students who are satisfying conditions at S. No. 1, 2, 3 & 4 above are only eligible for this scholarship.
3.0 NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS:
A maximum of 2000 scholarships (1000 for Degree Students and 1000 for Diploma Students) will be awarded every year to eligible candidates as above.
4.0 AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP:
Rs. 50,000.00 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.

Last date 17 January 2023. For full details download the guidelines at the link given below:

https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/AICTE/AICTE_3038_G.pdf

https://eduportal.co/scholarships/pg-scholarship-scheme-for-sc-st-students/