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

The 'Scholarship (I to VIII Standard) by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide scholarships to purchase notebooks for differently-abled students studying in government school.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Scholarship for purchase of books and notebooks: | - Scholarship for students studying from 1st to 5th standard: ₹1,000/- per annum. | - Scholarship for students studying from 6th to 8th standard: ₹3,000/- per annum.

Who can apply

The beneficiary must be a student.; The beneficiary must be a differently abled person.; The beneficiary must be studying in between class 1st to 8th standard.; The beneficiary must be studying in government-recognized schools.; The beneficiary must be student should not be avail of similar assistance from other sources.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

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.