State Disability Scholarship (Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities)

Description
The scheme “State Disability Scholarship” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland to provide financial assistance to students from Class I to Class VIII who have a disability of 40% and above.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• The physically disabled students from Class I to Class VIII are provided with scholarships ranging from ₹200/-.
• **Note:** The amount of scholarships may vary as per guidelines of the Government of Nagaland.

Eligibility Criteria
1. A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship:
2. Scholarship for Persons with Disability will be applicable for all the inhabitants of Nagaland.
3. The applicant should be from an Institution which has a valid AISHE/UDISE Code.
4. The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2.50 lakhs.
5. Disabled Students should have the benchmark disability (40% and above) to be admissible under this scheme.
6. Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities will be applicable from Class I to Class VIII.
7. Students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.
8. Applicants must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
9. Scholarship will be provided to all types of disabilities as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste/community Certificate, if applicable
• Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate
• Xerox copy of the Progress Report of the last class/year passed.
• Disability Certificate/UDID Card.
• Xerox copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.
• Original Income Certificate (Fresh applicants only) Annexure –I/Annexure - II issued in the current financial year.
• Xerox copy of the Progress Report of the last class/year passed.
• Disability Certificate/UDID Card.
• Xerox copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the State Disability Scholarship?
A: The State Disability Scholarship is a scheme initiated by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland. It aims to offer financial aid to students from Class I to Class VIII who have a disability of 40% and above.

Q: Who is eligible for the State Disability Scholarship?
A: The scholarship scheme will be applicable for Persons with Disability who are inhabitants of Nagaland.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Physically disabled students from Class I to Class VIII can receive scholarships ranging from [?]200 onwards. The scholarship amount may vary from Class to Class.

Q: What is the income criteria for eligibility?
A: The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians should not exceed [?]2.50 lakhs from all sources.

Q: What level of disability qualifies for the scholarship?
A: Students must have a benchmark disability of 40% and above to be eligible for this scheme.

Q: From which classes is the scholarship applicable?
A: The scholarship is applicable from Class I to Class VIII.

Q: Are repeaters eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: No, students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.

Q: Can applicants avail of other scholarship schemes simultaneously?
A: No, applicants must not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship scheme.

Q: What types of disabilities are considered under this scheme?
A: All types of disabilities as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017 are eligible for this scholarship.

Q: Is there any restriction on the type of institution the applicant attends?
A: Yes, applicants must be from an institution with a valid AISHE/UDISE Code to be eligible.

Q: How does one apply for the State Disability Scholarship?
A: All eligible students shall apply through the Common Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in

Q: Can I edit my application after submission?
A: No, once an application is submitted, you cannot make changes. Ensure all information is accurate before submitting your application. You can, however, Delete the submitted application and re-apply with necessary corrections, if you find errors in your application after SUBMISSION.

Q: How can I track the status of my scholarship application?
A: Log in to your account on the portal and/or navigate to the "Track Application" section. You can check the status of your application there.