SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons

A scheme to provide Financial Assistance in the form of scholarships is provided to Transgender students studying in secondary school (IX & X) & senior secondary school (XI & XII) to reduce the incidence of dropout and support their educational aspirations.

Central Government | scholarship | education

Benefits

₹13,500 per year as pre-matric/post-matric scholarship

Administered by Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Eligible categories: General

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Scheme details may change over time. Please verify eligibility and benefits on official government websites. For help applying, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact your elected representative.