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Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Transgender Students, Chandigarh

Chandigarh - National

Scholarship Details

A sum of Rs. 13,500 shall be given as post-matric / pre-matric scholarship to eligible transgender students.

Award

Multiple benefits
Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, a candidate must -

  • Be a permanent resident of Chandigarh
  • Belong to the Transgender category
  • Have passed the higher secondary/matriculation examination from a recognized university or Board of Secondary Education
  • Be pursuing a post-secondary or post-matriculation course from a recognized institution except for training courses 
  • Have parents'/guardians' annual income less than INR 2.5 lakhs from all sources
  • Not be availing any other scholarship

The following are also eligible for the scholarship-

  •  All children of the same parents/guardian
  • Students studying through correspondence courses
  • Employed students on leave without pay for the entire duration of a full-time course​
Documents Needed
  • Copy of residence proof
  • Copy of Aadhar card/Aadhar Enrolment slip
  • Annual fee details verified by Institute
  • Last class pass certificate 
  • Copy of bank account in the name of student linked with Aadhar 
  • Proof of annual income of parents'/guardians' 
  • Self-declaration from the transgender students
Provider
Chandigarh Education Department
How To Apply

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking, and 'Continue'. 
Step 3: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category (Post Matric), scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, write the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID.
Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number)
Step 5: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 6: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 7: Now, log in using OTP and fill the form.
Step 8: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.