Scholarship (Above VIII Standard) - Tamil Nadu

Description
The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, offers the "Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Above Grade 8 " program. This initiative provides financial assistance to differently-abled students enrolled in government-recognized schools, colleges, or training centers to help with educational expenses.

Benefits
• Scholarships are provided as:
• For students studying from 9th to 12th Standard: ₹4,000/- per annum.
• For Degree Courses: ₹6,000/- per annum.
• For Postgraduate, Medical, Engineering, Vocational, and Other Professional Courses: ₹7,000/- per annum.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary must be a student.
2. The beneficiary must be a differently abled person.
3. The beneficiary must be a student of the following courses:
4. - 9th to 12th Standard.
5. - Degree Courses.
6. - Postgraduate, Medical, Engineering, Vocational, and Other Professional Courses.
7. The beneficiary must be differently abled, who are studying in government-recognized schools/colleges/training centers.
8. The beneficiary must have obtained not less than 40% of the marks in the previous qualifying examination.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect f…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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 id…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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).

Required Documents
• Certificates from the head of the institution.
• National Identity Card of the Differently Abled.
• Statement of Marks (previous qualifying examination).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship above 8th standard?
A: Differently abled students studying in government recognized schools/colleges/training centers are eligible.

Q: What is the minimum marks requirement for eligibility in the previous qualifying examination?
A: The eligibility criterion includes obtaining not less than 40% marks in the previous qualifying examination.

Q: Is there an age limit for applicants?
A: Age limit for applicants is not specified.

Q: Can students from private institutions apply?
A: Yes, students from private institutions can apply.

Q: Are there any specific disability criteria for eligibility?
A: Specific disability criteria for eligibility are not specified.

Q: Can students from any state apply for this scholarship?
A: The availability of the scholarship for students from any state is not specified.

Q: Is there any preference given to students based on their academic performance?
A: Preference based on academic performance is not specified.

Q: Is there any provision for special considerations in case of severe disabilities?
A: Provision for special considerations in case of severe disabilities is not specified.

Q: Are there any additional benefits or support provided along with the scholarship?
A: Additional benefits or support provided along with the scholarship are not specified.

Q: Where should grievances be addressed?
A: Grievances should be addressed to the Deputy Director (Schemes), Office of The Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 600 005.