LKDSS

Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme

The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to students from Lakshadweep pursuing higher education.

State Cash

States / UT: Lakshadweep

Nodal department: Education Department, Lakshadweep

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 1988-06-06

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Education, Scholarship, Higher Education

Details

The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme an initiative by the Department of Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, aims to provide financial assistance to students from the Lakshadweep union territory. This program will alleviate financial burdens and empower students to pursue their educational aspirations.

Benefits

  • Name of the CoursesScholarship AmountPre-degree courses
  • Post Matric certificate courses
  • Post Matric Diploma courses
  • Degree Courses in Arts Science commerce B.Ed
  • LLB etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹1 800/-
  • Rate of lump sum grant ₹1 500/-Post Graduate course in Arts Science Commerce
  • Law etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹2 100/-
  • Rate of lump sum grant ₹1 800/-MBBS BDS
  • Engineering Degree MBA BVSC
  • BSC(Agriculture) etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹2 100/-

Name of the CoursesScholarship AmountPre-degree courses, Post Matric certificate courses, Post Matric Diploma courses, Degree Courses in Arts, Science, commerce, B.Ed., LLB etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 1,800/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,500/-Post Graduate course in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,800/-MBBS, BDS, Engineering Degree, MBA, BVSC, BSC(Agriculture) etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 3,600/-Post Graduate Course in Medicine, Engineering and Veterinary Science, Agriculture etc. and Research Studies like Ph.D.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 3,000/- , Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 9,000/-High school courses or equivalent.₹ 1,200/- per monthPrimary school courses (1 to VIII) ₹ 600/- per monthSecondary school courses (VIII to X)₹ 200/- per monthPlus two students to whom course facilities are available in the island of which the student is native₹ 450/- per monthStudents of Bitra Island studying in Secondary Std. in other Island₹ 450/- per monthStudents of Plus 2 courses who belong to other islands than where the Institutions is situated and staying outside hostel for want of hostel accommodation₹ 750/- per month Students of high school staying outside hostel for want of accommodation in the hostel₹ 600/- per month


Eligibility

  1. Both parents and the student must be born in Lakshadweep or have one parent from Lakshadweep.
  2. The student and the Islander parent must reside in the Islands.
  3. Scholars cannot receive other scholarships, must surrender any awards, and repay funds received.
  4. Retention of concessions granted by the institution or administration is allowed.
  5. Scholars can pursue courses in Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Law, or Commerce in recognized Indian institutions.
  6. Educational concessions on the mainland are only for studies not available in the Islands.
  7. Stipends may be granted or renewed for health reasons or disability.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

The applications are invited on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/) in the month of April every year.
Registration for New Applicant

  1. Open the official NSP website and click on New Registration under Applicant Corner. 1. Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the under taking by click on Check box and click on Continue.
  2. Start the registration by Mobile OTP and get the Registration ID.
  3. Submit required document.

Registered Applicant

  1. Open the official NSP website and click on Fresh Application under Applicant Corner1. Login with application ID & password.
  2. Select the Scholarship.
  3. Fill out the applicant form.
  4. Upload the required documents.
  5. Submit.
  6. For future reference, a system-generated registration number is sent to the students.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status