The Swami Vivekanand Scholarship 2024, formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship, is a prestigious initiative by the Government of Rajasthan. Designed to support Indian citizens residing in Rajasthan, the scholarship aims to facilitate the pursuit of undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D., and post-doctoral research programs abroad. Eligible applicants must meet specific criteria including age (under 35 years old on July 1st of the financial year) and income requirements.
Under this scheme, successful candidates can receive substantial support, including a monthly living allowance of up to ₹1,00,000 along with other benefits. With the application process conducted exclusively online, aspiring scholars have until January 15, 2025, to submit their applications, offering a valuable opportunity for academic and professional growth on an international scale.
Swami Vivekanand Scholarship 2024 Overview
| Scholarship Name | Swami Vivekanand Scholarship 2024 |
| Academic Year | 2024-25 |
| Eligibility | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD and Postdoctoral students |
| Awards | A monthly living expense up to ₹1,00,000 and other benefits |
| Available Scholarships | 500 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Deadline | January 15, 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria:
The Eligibility Criteria for the Swami Vivekanand Scholarship 2024:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India and a domiciled resident in the State of Rajasthan.
- The age of the applicant must be less than 35 years of age as on 1st July of every academic year.
- Interested students must be enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD or postdoctoral degree programmes. They must have received an admission letter/confirmation letter/offer letter from any of the universities or institutions listed in the latest QS Global Rankings or ranked within the top 1-50 institutions by NIRF.
- The annual family income must be less than ₹8,00,000 (*E1 Category), between ₹8,00,000 and ₹25,00,000 (E2 Category) and more than ₹25,00,000 (E3 Category).
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Documents Required:
The important documents required at the time of online application of Swami Vivekanand Scholarship 2024 are:
- Jan Aadhaar Number (if applicable)
- Passport (if applicable)
- Visa (if applicable)
- Offer letter from the relevant foreign university
- Domicile Certificate (“Bonafide/Domicile Certificate”)
- Gross family income certificate authenticated by an executive magistrate and witnessed by two gazetted officers.
- Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2023-24 (Applicable for scholarship applications submitted in the financial year 2024-25)
- Affidavit for not filing ITR in the provided format
- Marksheet/certificate of the last passed examination
- Self-declaration for scholarships/financial aid received from other sources (if applicable)
Important Dates
Start Date – April 01, 2024
Closing Dates/Deadline – May 15, 2024.
Rewards:
The Scholarship reward of selected Students in Swami Vivekanand Scholarship 2024 is mentioned in below table.
| Categories | Tuition Fees During the Course Duration (Per Annum, Maximum) | Coverage for the Duration of the Course – Living Expenses, Annual Maintenance Allowance, Annual Incidental and Equipment Allowance, Medical Insurance Premium, Accommodation, TCS (if applicable), Visa Fee, Airfare (Economy Class) for Travel Abroad and Return to India, Laptop, and Advance Payment for Other One-time Expenses. |
| E1 | ₹50,00,000 | Applicants who have accepted to study abroad after the application deadline on the portal will be entitled to the following benefits in the first year of the scheme:
Following benefits will be provided for the remaining years of the course:
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| E2 | ₹50,00,000 | Living expenses of ₹50,000 per month will be provided during the course duration. |
| E3 | ₹50,00,000 | N/A |
Application Process:
The students can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme by following the steps mentioned hereafter.
Visit the official website www.hte.rajasthan.gov.in/online-scholarship as designated.
Navigate to the ‘Apply Now’ button and click on it.
Navigate to the ‘Registration’ section available on the right-hand side.
Click on ‘Jan Aadhaar’ or ‘Google’ to ‘Register’.
Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
Important Links
Application Procedure Document Link
