Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students

Description
The scheme “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant Special Incentive to Scheduled Caste Students” was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations. The incentive is given with a view to enable the Scheduled Caste students who intend to pursue their Post-metric studies, to meet the initial expenditure at the time of admission.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of ₹1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

Eligibility Criteria
1. All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award.
2. The student should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence in the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than five years.
3. The student should pursue his/her higher studies in a recognized university/college/institution.
4. The grant will be given irrespective of the income limit of the parent/guardian of the students and the age of the students.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photograph
• Educational documents/certificates i.e. Mark sheets
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate
• Residence/Nativity Certificate issued by the Revenue Officials
• Bank Account details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students” scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations. The incentive is given with a view to enable the Scheduled Caste students who intend to pursue their Post-metric studies, to meet the initial expenditure at the time of admission.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Union Territory of Puducherry

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefit of the scheme?
A: All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award.

Q: Is this scheme only for the native of the Union Territory of Puducherry?
A: Yes, the student should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence in the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than five years.

Q: What is the income criterion for applying under the scheme?
A: No income limit.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of [?]1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

Q: How to apply for this scholarship?
A: Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/