The Grant of Annual Scholarship scheme, launched by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to provide financial assistance to students from Puducherry who have been selected to study at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu. The scheme ensures financial support for meritorious students to pursue quality education and foster academic excellence.
Benefits
- Scholarship Amount: ₹10,000 per annum per student.
- Mode of Disbursal: The amount is transferred directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- Must be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements or other National/International Merit Awards.
- Should have studied in a Government or Private School recognized by State/Central Government in Puducherry.
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must belong to UT of Puducherry by birth or have a continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
- Must be studying in Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.
Application Process
Offline Application Process
- Visit the Principal’s Office at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Fill in all required details in the application form, including personal, academic, and domicile information.
- Attach necessary documents (self-attested if required) and a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed).
- Submit the completed application form along with supporting documents to the Principal of Sainik School.
- The Principal forwards the application to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry, for processing.
Documents Required
- Stamp-sized Photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Residential/Domicile Certificate issued by a Revenue Department Officer (not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar).
- Proof of Admission into Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the geographical focus of the scholarship scheme?
This scheme is specifically for students belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the students?
The amount is transferred directly to the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account through DBT via ECS.
Q: What is the annual scholarship amount for each student?
Each student receives ₹10,000 per annum.
Q: Can students from both Government and Private Schools apply?
Yes, students from Government and Private Schools recognized by State/Central Government can apply.
Q: Is there any specific selection criterion for this scholarship?
Students must have been selected to study at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu and must belong to Puducherry by birth or domicile.
Q: Who is the governing body responsible for the scholarship scheme?
The Directorate of School Education, UT of Puducherry, administers the scheme.
Q: What type of bank account is required for the scholarship disbursal?
A valid, Aadhaar-seeded bank account in the student’s name is required.
Q: Why is the scholarship amount transferred directly into the bank account?
The DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) system ensures transparency, efficiency, and quick disbursal of funds to the beneficiaries.
Q: What is the residency requirement for scholarship applicants?
Applicants must either be born in Puducherry or have been residing in Puducherry for at least 5 years.
Q: What is the citizenship requirement for this scholarship?
Only Indian citizens are eligible for the scholarship.
Q: Who is authorized to issue the Residential/Domicile Certificate?
A Revenue Department Officer (not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar) is authorized to issue the certificate.
Q: Is self-attestation required for all mandatory documents?
Yes, if mentioned in the guidelines, self-attestation is required.