Scholarship (I to VIII Standard) by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons

About this scheme

The Scholarship (I to VIII Standard) by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu provides financial assistance to differently abled students studying in government-recognized schools to purchase books and notebooks and support their education.

Eligibility

• Disability: Applicant must be a differently abled student
• Class: Must be studying in Class 1 to Class 8
• School: Must be enrolled in a government-recognized school
• Other assistance: Must not be receiving similar financial assistance from any other source

Benefits

• Class 1–5: ₹1,000 per year for the purchase of books and notebooks
• Class 6–8: ₹3,000 per year for the purchase of books and notebooks

Required documents

• Certificate from the HeadmasterStating that the student is not receiving similar assistance from any other source
• Disability Certificate from competent authority (minimum 40% disability)
• School enrollment / admission letter for current academic year
• Income certificate of parents/guardian from revenue authority
• Aadhaar Card of student and parent/guardian
• Passport-size photographs
• Bank passbook copy (in student's or guardian's name)