The Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme 2025, initiated by the Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, focuses on providing financial assistance to differently-abled students. The scheme is designed to promote academic education and professional training for students with disabilities, empowering them to become self-reliant and contributing members of society. It covers education within Sikkim and in other parts of India.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• State: Sikkim
• Department: Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department
• Target Group: Students with disabilities (minimum 40% disability)
• Benefits: Cash incentives, books, stationery, uniforms, allowances
• Application Mode: Offline
• Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) or decided mode
Benefits
• Financial assistance for pursuing academic education, technical training, or professional education
• Coverage of essential expenses like books, stationery, uniforms, and cash incentives
• Support for education both within Sikkim and across India
• Promotion of livelihood skills for differently-abled students
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be 5 years of age or older
• Must have minimum 40% disability certified by competent Medical Authorities
• Must be a regular student at a recognized school, college, or university
• Must pass examinations in one attempt each academic year (students who fail will not be eligible for renewal for the same class)
• Must not be receiving similar scholarships from any other department or ministry
Exclusions
• Students who are already availing other scholarships for the same academic course
• Students failing the academic session will not be eligible for renewal for that class
• Students who provide false information or misrepresent their status
Application Process (Offline)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Application Submission
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Write an application on plain paper addressed to the Social Welfare Division
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Fill the Application
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Include all mandatory details such as personal information, academic details, disability certificate, etc.
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Attach Required Documents
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Attach all necessary documents as self-attested copies
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Submission
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Submit the complete application form and documents to the Social Welfare Division Office
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Acknowledgment
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Collect a receipt with acknowledgment details such as submission date and unique ID (if applicable)
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Scrutiny and Approval:
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Applications will be scrutinized by the Selection Committee
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Final approval is granted by the Secretary, Social Welfare Department
Documents Required
• 3 Passport-size Photographs
• Father’s Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification
• Parent’s BPL/Income Certificate (issued by Gram Vikash Adhikari)
• Birth Certificate (issued by the Health Care, Human Services & Family Welfare Department)
• Certificate and Mark Sheet from current school/college
• Life Certificate
• Disability Certificate issued by competent authority
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Students aged 5 and above with at least 40% disability, belonging to poor and needy families, and enrolled in recognized educational institutions. - What kind of financial assistance is provided?
The scheme covers cash incentives, books, stationery, uniforms, and allowances. - How can I apply for the scholarship?
Applications should be submitted on plain paper with the required documents to the Social Welfare Division. - What documents are needed for the application?
Three passport-sized photos, Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification, B.P.L. Certificate or Income Certificate, Date of Birth certificate, and educational certificates and mark sheets. - Is there an age limit for applicants?
Yes, the student should be at least 5 years old. - Can students studying outside Sikkim apply?
Yes, but they must be studying within India. - What is the process for application approval?
The Selection Committee scrutinizes applications, and the Secretary grants approval. - How will the scholarship amount be paid?
Through Direct Benefit Transfer or other decided modes. - Is there a deadline for application submission?
Applications must be submitted before the academic year begins. - What happens if I fail an examination?
The scholarship will not be granted for the repeated class. - Who can authorize the scholarship?
The Secretary-in-Charge, Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department. - What is the role of the Selection Committee?
To select and recommend eligible students for the scholarship. - Is the scholarship amount fixed?
It is subject to notification by the Government from time to time. - What is the procedure if a student moves outside Sikkim?
The scholarship ceases if a student permanently migrates outside Sikkim. - Are there any penalties for false information?
Yes, the sanctioning authority can recover payments made based on false information. - Is there any verification process?
Yes, the Social Welfare Division may verify the continued existence of the student in the institution - What should be done in the event of a student’s death?
The family member or Head of the Institution must report to the Department and surrender the passbook immediately.