Scholarship to Divyang Students (Class 1 to 8)

Description
The “Scholarship to Divyang Students Class 1 to 8 ” scheme has been implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to regularly enrolled disable students from Class 1 to 8.

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Benefits
• Rate of Scholarships:
• Class 1 to 5: ₹600/-
• Class 6 to 8: ₹960/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a disabled student.
3. The applicant must be studying in Class 1 to 8.
4. The applicant’s annual family income must be less than ₹24,000/-.
5. The student must not availing benefits from any other scholarship scheme.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Mobile number
• Verified photo
• CBS bank account linked/seeded to Aadhaar
• Previous class mark sheet
• Disability certificate
• Income certificate
• Self-declaration form stating that the student is not availing benefits from any other scholarship scheme

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The objective is to support the education of students with disabilities by reducing their financial burden and encouraging them to continue their studies.
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Q: What is the amount of scholarship provided?
A: - Class 1 to 5: ₹600/- per year
- Class 6 to 8: ₹960/- per year

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Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: Students studying in Class 1 to 8 in Uttarakhand with at least 40% disability and an annual family income of less than ₹24,000 are eligible.
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Q: Is there a minimum disability requirement?
A: Yes, the student must have at least 40% disability, certified by a competent medical authority.
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Q: Where can students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at [https://scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in).
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Q: What is the application process?
A: Students fill and submit the application form on NSP, which is then verified by their educational institution and forwarded to the District Social Welfare Officer for final verification and approval.
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Q: What happens after the application is submitted?
A: The application is verified at the institution level, checked by the District Social Welfare Office, and physically verified before approval.
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Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The approved scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
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