Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
in Puducherry
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Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards in Puducherry
Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
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 children who are pursuing outstanding achievements in different fields.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
- The applicant should study in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
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).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stamp-sized Photograph. |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 3 | Testimonials of the Awards. |
| 4 | Relevant Certificates of Exceptional Achievements in Different Fields of Human Resource Development. |
| 5 | Residential/Domicile Certificate, issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar. |
| 6 | Application in Respect of the Applicant Outside UT of Puducherry, Countersigned by the Competent Educational Authority of the Respective State/UT. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
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.
Offline 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: 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).
Offline 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: 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.
Offline 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.
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The applicant should submit the filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Head of the Institution (HoI).