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

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Scholarship, Award, Merit, School, Student

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

Where should the interested applicant submit the duly filled application form?

The applicant should submit the filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Head of the Institution (HoI).

After submitting the application, what is the subsequent step in the application process?

The HoI sends the applications, along with the necessary documents, to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.

How can an interested applicant initiate the scholarship application process?

The applicant should visit the Head of the Institution (HoI) to request the hard copy of the prescribed application form for the scheme.

Who is authorized to issue the Residential/Domicile Certificate for the application?

The certificate should be issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.

Which documents are required for the application process?

The required documents include a stamp-sized photograph, Aadhaar card, testimonials of awards, certificates of exceptional achievements, and a residential/domicile certificate.

What is the mode of disbursal for the scholarship amount?

The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

How much is the scholarship amount provided annually under this scheme?

The scholarship amount is ₹6,000 per student per annum.

Where should the applicants be domiciled to be eligible for the scheme?

Applicants must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry to meet one of the key eligibility criteria.

What awards must applicants have received to qualify for the scholarship?

To qualify, applicants must be recipients of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National/International Merit Awards.

Are there specific educational institutions that applicants must be enrolled in to be eligible?

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.

Can applicants from outside the Union Territory of Puducherry apply for the scholarship?

No, applicants must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry to be eligible for the scholarship scheme.

What is the significance of submitting a residential/domicile certificate for the scholarship application?

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.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ascrncaeaonima
• https://schooledn.py.gov.in/Welfare/InnerPages/edu_National%20Child%20Award.html

• Guidelines