Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards

Description
The scheme "Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. The objectives of this scheme are to recognize the talents of children who are recipients of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and other National / International Merit Awards and to recognize the talents of other children who are pursuing outstanding achievements in different fields of Human Resource Development.

Benefits
• ₹6,000/- per annum per student.
• The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
2. - The applicant should be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
3. - The applicant should study in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution (HoI) of his/her respective educational institution, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution (HoI) of his/her respective educational institution, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: 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).
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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: Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the HoI. The HoI then sends the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.
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Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the HoI. The HoI then sends the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.

Required Documents
• Stamp-sized Photograph.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Testimonials of the Awards.
• Relevant Certificates of Exceptional Achievements in Different Fields of Human Resource Development.
• Residential/Domicile Certificate, issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.
• Application in Respect of the Applicant Outside UT of Puducherry, Countersigned by the Competent Educational Authority of the Respective State/UT.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where should the interested applicant submit the duly filled application form?
A: The applicant should submit the filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Head of the Institution (HoI).

Q: After submitting the application, what is the subsequent step in the application process?
A: The HoI sends the applications, along with the necessary documents, to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.

Q: How can an interested applicant initiate the scholarship application process?
A: The applicant should visit the Head of the Institution (HoI) to request the hard copy of the prescribed application form for the scheme.

Q: Who is authorized to issue the Residential/Domicile Certificate for the application?
A: The certificate should be issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.

Q: Which documents are required for the application process?
A: The required documents include a stamp-sized photograph, Aadhaar card, testimonials of awards, certificates of exceptional achievements, and a residential/domicile certificate.

Q: What is the mode of disbursal for the scholarship amount?
A: The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Q: How much is the scholarship amount provided annually under this scheme?
A: The scholarship amount is [?]6,000 per student per annum.

Q: Where should the applicants be domiciled to be eligible for the scheme?
A: Applicants must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry to meet one of the key eligibility criteria.

Q: What awards must applicants have received to qualify for the scholarship?
A: To qualify, applicants must be recipients of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National/International Merit Awards.

Q: Are there specific educational institutions that applicants must be enrolled in to be eligible?
A: Yes, applicants must be studying in an educational institution recognized by either the State Government, Central Government, or a Private School to meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: Can applicants from outside the Union Territory of Puducherry apply for the scholarship?
A: No, applicants must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry to be eligible for the scholarship scheme.

Q: What is the significance of submitting a residential/domicile certificate for the scholarship application?
A: The residential/domicile certificate is essential to confirm the applicant's domicile in the Union Territory of Puducherry, a crucial eligibility criterion for the scholarship.