The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of cured leprosy persons in order to support such parents in successfully bringing up their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination, and violence.
Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons: Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship - Introduction
The Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship is a component of the Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the Cured Leprosy children and children of Cured Leprosy Persons studying at pre- and post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are for studies in India only and are awarded where the applicant is studying.
Benefits
| Category | Rate/Per Month |
| Pre-Matric (From Std. V to X) | ₹800/- |
| Post-Matric (From Std. XI-XII) | ₹1,000/- |
| General Graduate/Post-Graduate Courses | ₹1,500/- |
| Professional Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates | ₹2,000/- |
Note: The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 10 months in an academic year.
Eligibility
- The applicant is a bona fide resident of Odisha.
- The applicant is either a child cured of leprosy or a child of a cured leprosy patient.
- The applicant is a regular student of recognized educational institutions.
- The applicant shall have a family income of not more than Rs. 2,40,000 per annum.
- The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance from the State or Central Government under any other scheme.
Application Process
- Step 1: Download the application form Annexure B or refer to page No. 13 and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately.
- Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ULB Administration office.
- Step 3: Ensure you receive a submission receipt for future reference.
Address: SSEPD Department, Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel No: 0674-2392803
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