About this education scheme
"Grant of Annual Scholarship to the Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Selected and Studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry. A scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- per annum per student is provided.
The scheme "Grant of Annual Scholarship to the Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Selected and Studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. A scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- per annum per student is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). In order to be eligible, the applicant should have studied from an educational institution located in the UT of Puducherry in Government or Private Schools recognised by the State/Central Governments.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Grant of Annual Scholarship to the Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Selected and Studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu (GASSUTPSSATN) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | School Education Department, Puducherry |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Puducherry |
| Official portal | schooledn.py.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | No lower limit to 5 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 5 years
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Scholarship
Rs. 10,000/- per annum per student.
Mode of Disbursal
The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
- The applicant should study in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should belong to the UT of Puducherry either by birth or domicile i.e. continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
- The applicant should have studied from the educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
- The applicant should be studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Principal, Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, TamilNadu, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Principal. The Principal then sends the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the geographical focus of the scholarship scheme?
The scholarship is focused on students who belong to the Union Territory of Puducherry.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the students?
The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).
What is the scholarship amount provided to each student annually?
The scholarship amount is Rs. 10,000 per annum per student.
Can students from both Government and Private Schools apply for the scholarship?
Yes, students from both Government and Private Schools recognized by the State/Central Governments are eligible.
Is there any specific criterion for selecting students for this scholarship?
Yes, students should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry, and they should have studied in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
Who is the governing body responsible for the scholarship scheme?
The Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, is responsible for the scholarship scheme.
What type of bank account is required for the scholarship disbursal?
The bank account should be Aadhaar-seeded and viable for the direct transfer of the scholarship amount.
What is the purpose of disbursing the scholarship amount directly into the bank account?
The direct disbursal into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account ensures a streamlined process through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).
What is the primary residency requirement for scholarship applicants?
The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
What is the citizenship requirement for scholarship applicants?
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
Who is authorized to issue the Residential/Domicile Certificate?
The certificate should be issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.
Is self-attestation required for all mandatory documents?
Self-attestation may be required for all mandatory documents, as indicated by the instruction to fill in all mandatory fields, paste a signed passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all mandatory documents.
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