The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, has introduced a special scheme to support education among children with disabilities. The Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Classes 1-8) 2025 aims to provide financial assistance to help differently-abled students enrolled in government-recognized schools purchase notebooks and books, encouraging continuous schooling without financial hurdles.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Launched by: Government of Tamil Nadu
• Beneficiaries: Differently abled students from Class 1 to Class 8
• Purpose: Financial aid for purchasing books and notebooks
• Scholarship Amount: ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 per annum
• Mode of Application: Offline through District Differently Abled Welfare Officers
Benefits
• For Students of Class 1 to 5: ₹1,000 per annum
• For Students of Class 6 to 8: ₹3,000 per annum
Note: The financial assistance is specifically for the purchase of books and notebooks.
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a student enrolled in classes 1 to 8.
• The applicant must be a differently abled person with a certified disability.
• The student must be studying in a government or government-recognized school.
• The student must not be receiving similar assistance from any other source.
Application Process
Offline Application Steps:
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Visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Office during working hours.
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Collect the prescribed application form from the designated staff.
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Fill out the form completely, attaching all required documents (self-attested if necessary).
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Submit the duly filled form along with supporting documents to the District Officer.
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Collect a receipt or acknowledgment mentioning the date, time, and a unique ID (if provided).
Documents Required
• Certificate issued by the school headmaster confirming that the student has not availed similar assistance from any other source.
• Disability Certificate (as per requirement).
• Aadhaar Card (if requested by the department, not officially mandatory but generally helpful for identity verification).
• Passport-size Photograph (if required by district office norms).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Are the scholarships available for students from 1st to 8th standard?
Yes, scholarships are available for students from 1st to 8th standard. - Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Differently abled students studying in government recognized schools are eligible for the scholarship. - What certificates need to be furnished along with the application?
The headmaster certifies that the student hasn’t received similar assistance from other sources. - Where should grievances be addressed?
Grievances should be addressed to the Deputy Director (Schemes), Office of The Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005. - Are only government recognized schools eligible for this scholarship?
Yes, only government recognized schools are eligible for this scholarship. - Can students from any state apply for this scholarship?
The availability of the scholarship for students from any state is not specified. - Is there an age limit for applicants?
Age limit for applicants is not specified. - Are there any specific disability criteria for eligibility?
Specific disability criteria for eligibility are not specified in the scheme. - Are students from private schools eligible?
No, students from private schools are not eligible for the scholarship. - Is there any preference given to students based on their academic performance?
Preference based on academic performance is not specified.