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Divyang Scholarship

Scholarship To Disabled Students

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Disabled Students, Physically Disabled

Tags: Scholarship, Disabled, Education, Financial Aid, Divyang, Social Justice, Empowerment, Gujarat, Students, Support, Government Scheme, Disability

Details

The Divyang Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to students with more than 40% disability as defined by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Eligible students must have passed their last annual examination with at least 40% marks and possess a Divyang Identity Card. The scheme aims to support the education of physically disabled students across the state.

Benefits

  • - Annual scholarship of ₹1,500for students studying in standards 1 to 8
  • Scholarships ranging from ₹2,000to ₹4,500for students in standard 9 and higher
  • Annual scholarship of ₹1,500 for students studying in standards 1 to 8.
  • Scholarships ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹4,500 for students in standard 9 and higher.

Eligibility

Students with more than 40% disability, who have passed the last annual examination with at least 40% marks and possess a Divyang Identity Card.

Application Process

Online

  1. Visit Digital Gujarat.
  2. Fill out the online application form.
  3. Submit required documents including Aadhar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Birth Certificate, Identity Card, Mark sheets, PH Certificate from Civil Surgeon, PH Identity Card, and Ration Card.

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