Scholarship
Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship(SPPMS)
Overview
About SPPMS
Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship is a scholarship for transgender students in Odisha. It is run by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha, which administers the state's social security and welfare schemes. The support is given as a cash award.
The scheme is meant to help transgender students carry on with their studies. It spans the pre-matric and post-matric stages, so a student can draw on it through school and into post-secondary education. The scholarship covers courses within India and is paid at the institution where the applicant is enrolled.
Eligibility is limited to transgender students from Odisha. The qualifying stage of study and other conditions are set by the department in the scheme's official rules.
Sources: Government of Odisha – Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department · myScheme – Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship
Who runs it
Provider
Odisha State Government
State / UT Government
Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Odisha. | |
| The applicant must be a transgender person. | |
| The applicant must be a regular student at a recognized educational institution. | |
| The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,40,000/- per annum. | |
| The applicant must not be receiving financial assistance from any other State or Central Government scheme. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- CategoryRate/ Per MonthPre-Matric (From Std. V to X) ₹1,000/-Post-Matric (From Std. XI-XII)₹1,500/-General Graduate/ Post Graduate Courses₹2,000/-Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates₹2,500/-Open University/ Non-formal Courses₹3,000/-
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
SPPMS – 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.