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Attendance Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students with Disabilities of Rural Areas

The objective of this scheme is to uplift the status of the girls with disabilities in the rural areas & also to make them reliant by paying incentives in the form of Attendance Scholarship to these girls.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Attendance Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students with Disabilities of Rural Areas” was launched by the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab. The objective of this scheme is to uplift the status of the girls with disabilities in rural areas & also to make them reliant by paying incentives in the form of Attendance Scholarship to these girls. The scheme encourages the girl students with disabilities in rural areas to continue their studies and reduce dropouts.

Benefits

₹2.5K · annual

Rate of Scholarship:

1. ₹2,500/- per annum to the girl students up to 10th standard.

2. ₹3,000/- per annum to the girl students from 10+1 onwards upto higher education.

Note: The Directorate shall credit the scholarship online in the bank account of the student.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Disability Certificate/ UDID showing 40 % and above disability
  • Income certificate showing less than ₹ 60,000/- P.A. income of parents
  • Copy of the bank account details
  • Any other document, as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
Mode of application:

Application for the scholarship is submitted to the Head of school/college/ institution who after verifying it shall forward it to the DSSO of the concerned district.

Whom to contact: Office of District Social Security Officer

Grievances Redressal:

  • District Social Security Officer
  • Head Office, Helpline (0172-2608746)

Email:

dsswcd@punjab.gov.in

dddwcd8@gmail.com

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹2.5K