The Grant of Annual Scholarship to Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Studying in Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar is an important initiative by the Directorate of School Education, Government of Puducherry. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹10,000 per annum to eligible students to encourage their pursuit of high-quality education and leadership training at Sainik Schools. The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring transparency and prompt payment.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• State/UT: Union Territory of Puducherry
• Target Students: Students studying in Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu
• Scholarship Amount: ₹10,000 per annum
• Mode of Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through ECS
• Application Mode: Offline via Sainik School Administration
Benefits
• Annual Scholarship: ₹10,000 per student
• Mode of Payment: Direct transfer to Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account
• Coverage: Supports students’ academic and living expenses while pursuing education at Sainik School
• Ease of Disbursement: Transparent and efficient process through DBT, ensuring funds reach the rightful beneficiaries directly
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a permanent resident/domicile of the UT of Puducherry
• Applicant should have studied at an educational institution located in Puducherry (government or private school recognized by State/Central government)
• Applicant must be currently studying in Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu
• Applicant must be a citizen of India
• Applicant must have a continuous residence of at least 5 years in Puducherry by birth or domicile
• Must have proper admission proof to Sainik School
Exclusions
• Students who do not meet the domicile or schooling conditions
• Students not studying at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar
• Incomplete or incorrect applications without proper document verification will be rejected
Application Process (Offline)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Visit the Principal’s Office at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu
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Collect the application form for the Puducherry Scholarship Scheme
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Fill in the application form completely with accurate personal, academic, and bank details
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Attach the required documents (self-attested where necessary)
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Submit the filled-in application form along with documents to the Principal
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The Principal will forward the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry for further processing
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After verification, the scholarship will be disbursed directly to the student’s bank account
Documents Required
• Stamp-size Photograph (recent)
• Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
• Residential/Domicile Certificate issued by Revenue Department (Deputy Tahsildar or above)
• Proof of Admission in Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar (Admission letter/ID)
• Bank Account Details (Bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded and viable for DBT)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the geographical focus of the scholarship scheme?
The scholarship is focused on students who belong to the Union Territory of Puducherry. - How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the students?
The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). - What is the scholarship amount provided to each student annually?
The scholarship amount is ₹10,000 per annum per student. - Can students from both Government and Private Schools apply for the scholarship?
Yes, students from both Government and Private Schools recognized by the State/Central Governments are eligible. - Is there any specific criterion for selecting students for this scholarship?
Yes, students should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry, and they should have studied in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government. - Who is the governing body responsible for the scholarship scheme?
The Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, is responsible for the scholarship scheme. - What type of bank account is required for the scholarship disbursal?
The bank account should be Aadhaar-seeded and viable for the direct transfer of the scholarship amount. - What is the purpose of disbursing the scholarship amount directly into the bank account?
The direct disbursal into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account ensures a streamlined process through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). - What is the primary residency requirement for scholarship applicants?
The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry. - What is the citizenship requirement for scholarship applicants?
The applicant should be a citizen of India. - Who is authorized to issue the Residential/Domicile Certificate?
The certificate should be issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar. - Is self-attestation required for all mandatory documents?
Self-attestation may be required for all mandatory documents, as indicated by the instruction to fill in all mandatory fields, paste a signed passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all mandatory documents.