The Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab, launched the state-sponsored “Scholarships to Students with Disabilities Scheme” in 1996. The program’s ultimate goal is to help students with disabilities become self-sufficient and contributing members of society by assisting them in obtaining education, academic, technical, or professional training.
Benefits
- Students with impairments in the first through eighth grades pay ₹200 a month.
- For students with disability beginning in ninth class, the monthly charge is ₹300 and comprises training or professional education.
- Scholarship Amount: The amount of the scholarship is transferred by the Directorate into the bank account of the student.
Eligibility
- The students should be disabled with 40% or above disability and the same should be certified by the
- Disability Certificate as issued under RPwD Act 2016.
- The family’s or guardian’s monthly income should not be above ₹5,000.
- In the previous annual exam, the child must have secured at least 40 percent of the maximum marks.
Application Process
- Steps to Apply Offline:
- Step 1: Addressed application should be sent to head of school/college of institution.
- Step 2: The organization confirms the details and sends the application to the DSSO of respective district.
- Contact: Contact the office of the District Social Security Officer for assistance
Documents Required
- Disability Certificate/ UDID showing 40% or above disability.
- Income Certificate showing annual income of parents/guardians less than ₹60,000.
- Bank Account Details (copy of the bank account).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the “Scholarships to Students with Disabilities Scheme”?
Through this scheme, students with disabilities are provided with financial assistance for further education to increase their prospects of professional and academic development. - Is this scheme state-sponsored or centrally sponsored?
This scheme is state-sponsored. The state sponsor of the scheme is the Punjabi government. - What is the amount of scholarship offered to students studying in classes one to eight under this scheme?
Students of classes one to eight receive ₹200 per month. - How much scholarship amount is provided to the students with impairments beginning in the ninth grade or for their entire higher education and training?
From ninth standard, they receive ₹ 300 per month for training or education. - How will the student receive the scholarship?
The student’s bank account is credited directly with the scholarship. - Who can apply for the scholarship under this scheme?
Eligible are the students who satisfy both economic and academic eligibility requirements and also possess a disability of 40% or more. - Is the scholarship eligible if the family or guardians of the student make some certain amount of money?
Yes, the monthly income of the guardian or family should not be more than ₹5,000. - What are the requirements in terms of academics that need to be completed for a student to be qualified for the scholarship?
The student should have earned at least 40% marks of the maximum marks in the last academic year. - How is the scholarship through this scheme received by a student?
Applications made by the students must reach the head of the school, college, or institute. The applications are then sent by the head to the district social security officer.