The “Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons” scheme is a government initiative under the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to support the education of children of differently abled individuals. The scholarship amounts vary according to the level of education and whether the student avails hostel facilities.
Benefits
Scholarships provided under the scheme are as follows:
- 10th Standard:
- Daughter: ₹1,000
- Son: ₹1,000
- 11th Standard:
- Daughter: ₹1,000
- 12th Standard:
- Daughter: ₹1,500
- Son: ₹1,500
- Undergraduate Course:
- Without Hostel Facility: ₹1,500
- With Hostel Facility: ₹1,750
- Postgraduate Course:
- Without Hostel Facility: ₹2,000
- With Hostel Facility: ₹3,000
- Professional Degree Course:
- Without Hostel Facility: ₹2,000
- With Hostel Facility: ₹4,000
- Professional Postgraduate Course:
- Without Hostel Facility: ₹4,000
- With Hostel Facility: ₹6,000
- ITI/Polytechnic Diploma Courses:
- Without Hostel Facility: ₹1,000
- With Hostel Facility: ₹1,200
Eligibility
- Beneficiary:
The scholarship is available to the son or daughter of differently abled persons who hold the identity card issued by the Welfare Board for the Differently Abled. - Educational Level:
It is applicable to students studying from Standard 11th to the Postgraduate level, including ITI/Polytechnic diploma courses and other higher education programs.
Application Process
The application process is conducted offline:
- Visit the Official Website:
- Navigate to the official website of the Chennai district.
- Access Differently Abled Welfare Schemes:
- Click on the “Departments” section, select “Differently Abled Welfare,” and then click on “Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.”
- Download the Application Form:
- Scroll down to the section titled “L. Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Welfare Board Schemes” and download the application form for “S.No. 4 Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons.”
- Submission:
- Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Documents Required
- Medical Certificate along with the National Disabled Identity Card and Disability Welfare Board registration details of the parent.
- Family Card.
- Aadhaar Card of both the differently abled person and the son/daughter.
- Joint savings account bank book in the name of the student and parent.
- Bonafide Certificate.
- Marksheets of the previous year.
- “No Assistance Certificate” indicating that no other financial assistance has been received in a similar field.
- For eligibility: Applicants must be the son/daughter of differently abled persons who have passed the 10th standard and are currently studying from the 11th standard onward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?
The scholarship is available to the son or daughter of differently abled persons holding the identity card issued by the Welfare Board for the Differently Abled. -
What is the applicable educational level for the scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable for students from Standard 11th to the Postgraduate level, including ITI/Polytechnic courses and other higher education programs. -
What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
Financial assistance ranges from ₹1,000 to ₹6,000 depending on the level of education and whether the student uses hostel facilities. -
What documents are required for the application process?
Required documents include a medical certificate with disability details, family card, Aadhaar cards, joint bank account details, bonafide certificate, previous year marksheets, and a no assistance certificate. -
Where can I obtain the application form?
The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Chennai district under the Differently Abled Welfare Schemes section. -
How do I submit the application form?
The completed application form along with all required documents should be submitted to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer. -
How will I be informed about the status of my application?
Information regarding the application status is typically communicated by the District Differently Abled Welfare Office. -
Is there any income limit for eligibility?
No income limit is specified in the scheme guidelines.