The Award of Scholarship to the Children who are Recipients of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National/International Merit Awards is a special scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry. This initiative recognizes and encourages children’s outstanding achievements in various fields of human resource development, boosting their motivation to continue excelling.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Authority: Directorate of School Education, Puducherry
• Target Group: Students with national/international achievement awards
• Scholarship Amount: ₹6,000 per annum per student
• Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
Benefits
• ₹6,000 per year as a scholarship
• Amount disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) into the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry
• Must have received the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements or other recognized national/international merit awards
• Must be enrolled in an educational institution (state/central government or recognized private school)
Application Process
Offline Steps
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Visit the Head of Institution (HoI) at your school and request the official application form.
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Fill in all required details, paste your passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested copies of mandatory documents.
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Submit the complete application to your HoI.
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The HoI will forward the application to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry for processing.
Documents Required
• Recent stamp-sized photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Testimonials/certificates of awards and exceptional achievements
• Residential/Domicile certificate issued by a Deputy Tahsildar or above
• For applicants outside Puducherry: Application countersigned by the competent educational authority of the respective state/UT
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 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.