Scholarship
Student Welfare Scheme(SWS)
Overview
About SWS
The Student Welfare Scheme is run by the Tribal Welfare Department (Tribal Affairs Department) of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. It is a state welfare measure, in place since 1984, that gives cash assistance to economically weaker Scheduled Tribe students who hit an emergency during their schooling.
The purpose is narrow and practical. When a crisis such as a medical emergency or a death in the family strikes, a poor household often cannot absorb the cost, and a child's education is the first thing to stop. The scheme releases a one-time payment so that such a shock does not push a Scheduled Tribe student out of school.
It is meant for Scheduled Tribe students in Class 1 to Class 10 who are natives of Madhya Pradesh and studying at a government or approved school. The support is triggered by a specific contingency rather than paid out routinely, and the department, or the head of the institution, initiates it on the student's behalf, with the amount going to the student. A claim turns on both a qualifying emergency and the household's economic standing.
Sources: Tribal Student Welfare Scheme, District Khargone, Government of Madhya Pradesh · Student Welfare Scheme, Tribal Welfare Department, District Betul, Government of Madhya Pradesh · Student Welfare Scheme (SWS) listing, myScheme (Government of India)
Who runs it
Provider
Tribal Affairs Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
State / UT Government
Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department · Tribal Affairs Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a student. | |
| The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh. | |
| The student should be studying in Class 1 to 10. | |
| The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category. | |
| The student should be enrolled in a government or accredited and approved educational institution/school. | |
| A student who has not received financial support from any other government scheme is eligible for this scheme. | |
| Note: Any aspect which is supported by any scheme availed, that aspect will not be provided by this scheme |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for the following: For participation in special events such as art, cultural, intellectual, and scientific activities: ₹3,000/-
- For tricycles for disabled students: ₹3,000/-
- In case of untimely calamity or any emergency situation: ₹25,000/-
- For special diseases such as cancer, TB, and heart disease, etc.: ₹10,000/-
- In case of death: ₹25,000/-
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SWS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.