The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry provides scholarships to differently abled students from Class 1st up to Postgraduate/ Professional courses.

Benefits (Annual Rates)

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

Eligibility

• Native/Resident of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
• Annual family income from all sources not exceeding ₹75,000/-.
• Disability level must be 40% and above.

Application Process

Offline / Online: https://edistrict.py.gov.in/

• Step 1: Obtain the application form from the Department of Social Welfare or print it online.
• Step 2: Fill in mandatory fields and attach self-attested documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the Deputy Director (Puducherry), Assistant Director (Karaikal), or Welfare Officer (Mahe/Yanam).
• Step 4: Collect an acknowledgment receipt.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar & Ration Card.
• Birth & Disability Certificate.
• Income & Community Certificate.
• Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate.
• Bank Passbook & Financial Assistance ID Card.
• Recommendation Letter from HoD & Bonafide Certificate.
• Previous Year Marksheets & Declaration from Parent.

Award of Scholarship to the Cadets Belonging to UT of Puducherry and Studying in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun