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Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, DNH & DD

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Last dateThe official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call.
Who can applyFamily income: Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh a year. Also for: Persons with disabilities, 40% or more
ProviderSocial Welfare Department
How to applyOnline
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Contents of this entry
  1. Overview
  2. Eligibility
  3. Award value in detail
  4. Documents
  5. Application steps
  6. Questions and answers

Overview

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, DNH & DD

The scheme provides a maintenance allowance of Rs. 500 per month for day scholars and Rs. 800 per month for hostellers, a disability allowance of up to Rs. 4,000 per annum, and a book allowance of Rs. 1,000 per annum to support the school education of students with disabilities.

The scheme "Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities" by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, aims to support students with disabilities in pursuing education, reducing drop-out rates, and improving participation at the pre-matric level of education. Through this scheme, maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance are provided to eligible students with benchmark disabilities studying in Classes IX and X. The scheme is implemented in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu by the Social Welfare Department, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Administration, through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The scholarship is available to regular full-time students studying in Government schools or schools recognised by the Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education. A total of 25,000 scholarships are sanctioned annually under the scheme. The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Selection is based on merit and other criteria prescribed under the scheme guidelines.

Objectives:

  • To support students with disabilities in pursuing education and preparing themselves to earn their livelihood and find a dignified place in society despite physical, financial, and psychological barriers.
  • To support students with disabilities in their studies so that the incidence of drop-out, especially during the transition from elementary education to higher education, is minimised.
  • To improve the participation of students with disabilities in Classes IX and X and at the pre-matric stage of education.

Eligibility

Family income
Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh a year
Also for
Persons with disabilities, 40% or more
State
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Conditions in the official listing

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
  2. The applicant should be a student with a benchmark disability and possess a valid Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
  3. The applicant should be studying in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu or should be a bona fide resident of the Union Territory pursuing eligible studies.
  4. The applicant's parent(s)/guardian(s) should have an annual income from all sources that does not exceed Rs. 2,50,000.
  5. The applicant should be one of not more than two children with disabilities from the same parents receiving benefits under the scheme.
  6. The applicant may be eligible if the second child is a twin and both twins have disabilities.
  7. The applicant should have an active bank account linked to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
  8. The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend for the same purpose from any other source.
  9. The applicant should be a regular full-time student and studying in Class IX or Class X.
  10. The applicant should be studying in a Government school or a school recognised by the Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education.

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Award value in detail

  1. Maintenance allowance of Rs. 500/- per month for day scholars.
  2. Maintenance allowance of Rs. 800/- per month for hostellers.
  3. Disability allowance of Rs. 4,000/- per annum for visually impaired/intellectual disability students.
  4. Disability allowance of Rs. 2,000/- per annum for other disabilities.
  5. Book allowance of Rs. 1,000/- per annum.

Documents

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Application steps

Online

Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.

Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. And click “New Registration”.

Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.

Read the undertaking carefully. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.

Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)

Fill in the details and click “Register”.

Your Application ID and password will be displayed.

The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction

Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.

Type the Captcha and click “Login”.

On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.

Create a new password and confirm.

Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.

Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.

You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.

Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the scheme?

The scheme aims to support students with benchmark disabilities in continuing their education, reducing drop-out rates, and improving participation at the pre-matric level.

Which department implements this scheme in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Administration through the National Scholarship Portal.

Who can apply for this scholarship in DNH&DD?

Students with benchmark disabilities studying in Class IX or Class X in a Government school or a Government-recognized school can apply, subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

What is the maximum annual family income allowed under the scheme?

The annual income of the applicant's parent(s) or guardian(s) from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/-.

What maintenance allowance is provided under the scheme?

Day scholars receive Rs. 500 per month, while hostellers receive Rs. 800 per month as maintenance allowance.

Is any assistance provided for books and study materials?

Yes. Eligible students receive a Book Grant of Rs. 1,000 per annum.

Are additional benefits available based on the type of disability?

Yes. Eligible students receive a Disability Allowance ranging from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 4,000 per annum, depending on the category of disability.

How is the scholarship amount paid to beneficiaries?

The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Is there any reservation for girl students under the scheme?

Yes. 50% of the scholarships are reserved for girl students. Unutilized reserved slots may be allotted to eligible male students.

Can a student receive this scholarship along with another scholarship?

No. A student receiving another scholarship or stipend for the same purpose must choose only one scholarship benefit.

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