Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students

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PuducherryAward Disability PwD Scholarship Student
  • Scheme For: Individual
  • Categories: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
  • Tags: Scholarship, Student, PwD, Disability, Award

The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry is introduced to provide scholarship to the differently abled students, studying from Class 1st upto Postgraduate/ Professional courses.

Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students - Introduction

The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide scholarship to the differently abled persons who are students for enabling them to secure education.

The assistance is extended to students with disabilities studying from Class 1st up to Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Benefits

  • 1st to 5th Standard: ₹ 1,000/- per year.
  • 6th to 8th Standard: ₹ 2,000/- per year.
  • 9th to 12th Standard: ₹ 3,400/- per year.
  • Undergraduate Course: ₹ 5,000/- per year.
  • Postgraduate/Professional Course: ₹ 6,800/- per year.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
  • The applicant should have an annual income (from all sources) not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
  • The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
  • The assistance is extended to Students with Disabilities studying from 1st Standard upto Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Application Process

  • Step 1: Visit the edistrict.py.gov.in of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
  • Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
  • Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
  • Step 4: Visit the edistrict.py.gov.in of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
  • Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
  • Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
  • Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
  • Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
  • Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.

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