Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students
The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry is introduced to provide scholarship to the differently abled students, studying from Class 1st upto Postgraduate/ Professional courses.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide scholarship to the differently abled persons who are students for enabling them to secure education. The assistance is extended to Student with Disabilities studying from Class 1st upto Postgraduate/ Professional courses.
Benefits
1st to 5th Standard: ₹ 1,000/- per year.
6th to 8th Standard: ₹ 2,000/- per year.
9th to 12th Standard: ₹ 3,400/- per year.
Undergraduate Course: ₹ 5,000/- per year.
Postgraduate/Professional Course: ₹ 6,800/- per year.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
The applicant should have an annual income (from all sources) not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
The assistance is extended to Student with Disabilities studying from 1st Standard upto Postgraduate/Professional courses.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the
prescribed format
of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below –
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the
Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click “
Login
“. In the login screen, click “
Register a New Membership
“.
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click “Signup”.
Step 4: Visit the
Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click “
Login
“. In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click “Sign In”.
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating “I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge”. Submit the application and note the application number for
tracking your application
. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
*Track Your Application
here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application
here
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
1st to 5th Standard: ₹ 1,000/- per year.
6th to 8th Standard: ₹ 2,000/- per year.
9th to 12th Standard: ₹ 3,400/- per year.
Undergraduate Course: ₹ 5,000/- per year.
Postgraduate/Professional Course: ₹ 6,800/- per year.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format
of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below -
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login
". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership
".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website
of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login
". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application
. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
*Track Your Application here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students |
| Short Title | ASDAPS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 5 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹75,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |