In the pursuit of international education, the aspirant community of students always seek for a supportive ecosystem that helps them fulfill their ambition of studying abroad. In India, both the central and state governments have been taking initiatives to extend support to students seeking quality education overseas through โStudy Abroad Scholarship Programmes.โ These welfare endeavours intend to enhance academic opportunities, foster skill development, and pave the way for a brighter future for those who lack the means but have it in them to make a mark. Through a range of programs and policies, governments have been striving to create an environment conducive to learning, innovation, and excellence. In a similar move, the Rajasthan Government has relaunched the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 with a reinforced objective of supporting attainment of high quality education by the deserving students residing in the State of Rajasthan.ย
Earlier known as the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence, and now renamed as the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence, the scholarship programme offers 100% tuition fee and covers a monthly expense for 500 students domiciled in the state of Rajasthan. The scholarship awards have been divided into two major categories with 300 seats reserved for students who are willing to study abroad in the world’s top 150 universities and the remaining 200 for studying in the country’s top 50 institutes.
In a notification released by the Rajasthan Government on March 11, 2024 the students who have secured admission in the listed universities/institutes, scholarship will be awarded on the basis of three income criteria. They are as under:
- E1 for families with an annual income of up to โน8 lakh
- E2 for families with incomes between โน8 and โน25 lakh
- E3 for families with incomes above โน25 lakh.
It has been additionally mentioned in the notification that the priority will be given to students from El category. In the case of seats remaining vacant under the E1 category, they will be redistributed to E2 and E3 categories. The rules also point out that a total of 30% of seats shall be reserved for girls only in the E1 and E2 categories. This implies that 150 seats shall be designated for girls. Through this scheme, deserving applicants are encouraged to explore excellent world class institutions, academic avenues beyond their reach in India as well as abroad.ย
The benefits of this scholarship are much more than the financial assistance. Let us explore this further vis-a-vis eligibility criteria, important documents required, awards, important dates, application process, selection criteria, terms and conditions and more.ย ย
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – Key Highlightsย
| Name of Scholarship Programme | Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 |
| Academic Yearย | 2024 |
| Eligibilityย | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD and Postdoctoral students |
| Awardsย | A monthly living expense up to โน1,00,000 and other benefits |
| Available Scholarships | 500ย |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Deadline | January 15, 2025 |
About the Scholarship Program!ย
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence (SVSAE) is offering an opportunity to students planning to pursue undergraduation (UG), postgraduation (PG), PhD, and post-doctoral research programmes abroad. The SVSAE scheme offers scholarship support for pursuing higher studies in any subject/course at a top-ranked institution/university. It consists of the world’s top 150 universities as per the latest QS World Rankings and Indiaโs top 50 institutes ranked in the NIRF listings. The selected applicants will get full tuition fees, bench fees (if applicable), and a stipend for living expenses.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must carefully review the official scholarship notification and the released official documents for detailed eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility criteria as applicable are mentioned below:ย
- The candidate must be a citizen of India and a domiciled resident in the State ofย 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 โน8,00,000 (*E1 Category), between โน8,00,000 and โน25,00,000 (E2 Category) and more than โน25,00,000 (E3 Category).
*E1, E2, and E3 categories indicate income brackets that determine the level of financial assistance awarded.
Note:-ย Applicants for the scholarship programme selected provisionally are required to submit their unconditional offer letters or admission letters within two months of their provisional selection. Scholarship eligibility criteria remains unaffected by financial aspects within the offer letter, including fee payment requirements, additional charges, or proof of funding.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – Required Documentationย
In order to apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme, the interested applicants need to submit the following documents.
- 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)
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – Important Datesย
Students must keep an eye on the starting and closing dates of the scholarship application.
- Start Date – April 01, 2024
- Closing Dates/Deadline – January 15, 2024
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – Awards
The selected applicants shall receive financial assistance and other benefits. It is mentioned below:
| 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.ย |
| E1 | โน50,00,000 | 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:
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| E2 | โน50,00,000 | Living expenses of โน50,000 per month will be provided during the course duration. |
| E3 | โน50,00,000 | N/A |
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – Application Processย
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.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – Terms and Conditions!ย
The following information including the terms and conditions should be referred to by the applicants in order to apply under the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024.
- The scholarship awards have been divided into two major categories with 300 seats reserved for students who are willing to study abroad in the world’s top 150 universities and the remaining 200 for studying in the country’s top 50 institutes.
- 150 seats shall be designated for girls.
- Approximately 22 seats are reserved for BTech., BE., BArch., BDS, and MBBS courses.
- Students will be disqualified if false or misleading information or documents are found.
- Participation in online activities might be mandatory for selection.
- Students must follow all program guidelines and fulfill the requirements of the indemnity bond.ย
- Evaluation dates for selection in the current financial year will be published on the department’s website and in the newspapers.
- Applications submitted before the specified evaluation dates by the Administrative Department will be considered for evaluation during that phase. Scholarships for the upcoming phase will be awarded only if seats remain vacant for the relevant financial year.
Important Linksย ย
Application Procedure Document Linkย
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024 – FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024?
Students can apply for this scheme before 15 January 2025 for the upcoming academic session.ย
Can I submit my document offline for the scholarship scheme?
No, an applicant needs to submit all documents online along with the application form.
Which courses are allowed under the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024?
Students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD. and postdoctoral studies can apply under the scheme.ย
Is there any age limit to apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme?
The age of the applicant must be less than 35 years as on 1st July of every year while applying.
Can a working professional apply under the scholarship scheme?
Yes, a working professional can also apply under this scheme.ย
What is the designated official website to apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme 2024?
Interested applicants are requested to visit the official website at www.hte.rajasthan.gov.in/online-scholarshipย in order to apply under this scheme.ย
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