The State Disability Scholarship is initiated by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland, to grant monetary aid to students with disabilities (40% or above) pursuing studies from Class I to Class VIII. The scholarship program is to support students with disabilities who are experiencing financial difficulties in pursuing further education, such that they enjoy access to academic pursuits.
Benefits:
- The physically disabled students from Class I to Class VIII are provided with scholarships ranging from ₹200/-.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship for Persons with Disability will be applicable for all the inhabitants of Nagaland.
- The applicant should be from an Institution which has a valid AISHE/UDISE Code.
- The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2.50 lakhs.
- Disabled Students should have the benchmark disability (40% and above) to be admissible under this scheme.
- Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities will be applicable from Class I to Class VIII.
- Students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
- Scholarship will be provided to all types of disabilities as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017.
Application Process:
The scholarship application is handled online via the Common Scholarship Portal for Nagaland.
Steps to Apply:
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Registration:
- Visit the official Common Scholarship Portal: Nagaland Scholarship Portal.
- Click on “Register” if you are a new user, enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTP verification, and create a password.
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Login: Log in with your credentials (mobile number and password) after completing the registration.
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Profile Update: Complete your personal details, including name, bank account, disability certificate, and contact details.
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Select Scholarship: Choose the relevant State Disability Scholarship and fill in your educational information (school, class, etc.).
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Upload Documents: Upload the required documents, such as Disability Certificate, Income Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Bank Account details, and others as listed below.
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Submit Application: After reviewing the information, click on Submit to complete the application.
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Track Application Status: You can track your application status under the “My Applications” tab on the portal.
Documents Required:
For Fresh Applicants:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate
- Progress Report of the last class/year passed.
- Disability Certificate/UDID Card.
- Bank Passbook (Front page).
- Income Certificate (Annexure I or II as applicable).
For Renewal Applications:
- Progress Report of the last class/year passed.
- Disability Certificate/UDID Card.
- Bank Passbook (Front page).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- What is the State Disability Scholarship?
It is an assistance scheme to students with disability pursuing studies from Class I to Class VIII in Nagaland.Who can claim the scholarship?
Students with disability of 40% or more, pursuing studies in recognized schools, with annual family income ₹2.50 lakh or below, are entitled. -
What benefits are provided under this scheme?
Scholarships ranging from ₹3000 to ₹15,000 per year, based on the student’s level of education. -
Can I apply if I am receiving other scholarships?
No, you cannot apply if you are already receiving another scholarship. -
How can I apply?
You can apply online through the Common Scholarship Portal for Nagaland. -
Can I edit my application after submission?
No, corrections after submission will not be entertained. In case of errors, you will need to delete and re-submit your application. -
How can I track my application?
After submission, you can track your application status on the scholarship portal.
Sources and References:
- Nagaland Scholarship Portal
- Guidelines and Application Form on the official portal.