SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons
✓ Information verified — June 2026A 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.
What You Get
- Financial assistance in the form of scholarships for secondary school students (Classes IX & X)
- Financial assistance in the form of scholarships for senior secondary school students (Classes XI & XII)
- Support to reduce school dropout rates among transgender students
- Help to pursue educational aspirations without financial burden
Who Can Apply
- Age: 12–100 years
- Must be a transgender person (as per legal recognition)
- Must be currently studying in secondary school (Classes IX & X) or senior secondary school (Classes XI & XII)
- Must be enrolled in a recognized school
- Indian citizen
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. School Enrollment Certificate
- 3. Transgender Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Latest School Report Card
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 12–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/smile-schola…Nodal Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
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