The “Saksham Scholarship” is implemented by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support meritorious differently-abled students pursuing graduate-level studies in the state by providing them with financial assistance in the form of scholarships.

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per annum is provided for Graduate-level studies.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a student.
• The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
• The applicant must have at least 40% disability.
• The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.

Application Process

Online: https://www.scholarships.gov.in/

These scholarships are administered by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Under the AICTE scheme, applications are invited through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) between September and December, and scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit.

Applicants must first apply online through the institute where they are studying. The application is verified by the Principal of the institute, then by the State Level Officer (S.L.O.), and finally forwarded to the AICTE, New Delhi, for approval.

Documents Required

• High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
• Income certificate
• Disability certificate of minimum 40% issued by the competent authority