Pre-Matric  Scholarship for Students with  Disabilities, DNH & DD
State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides a maintenance allowance of ₹500 per month for day scholars and ₹800 per month for hostellers, a disability allowance of up to ₹4,000 per annum, and a book allowance of ₹1,000 per annum to support the school education of students with disabilities.

Benefits:
1. Maintenance allowance of ₹500/- per month for day scholars.
1. Maintenance allowance of ₹800/- per month for hostellers.
1. Disability allowance of ₹4,000/- per annum for visually impaired/intellectual disability students.
1. Disability allowance of ₹2,000/- per annum for other disabilities.
1. Book allowance of ₹1,000/- per annum.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu.
1. The applicant should be a student with a benchmark disability and possess a valid Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
1. The applicant should be studying in the Union Territory of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu or should be a bona fide resident of the Union Territory pursuing eligible studies.
1. The applicant&#39;s parent(s)/guardian(s) should have an annual income from all sources that does not exceed ₹2,50,000.
1. The applicant should be one of not more than two children with disabilities from the same parents receiving benefits under the scheme.
1. The applicant may be eligible if the second child is a twin and both twins have disabilities.
1. The applicant should have an active bank account linked to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
1. The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend for the same purpose from any other source.
1. The applicant should be a regular full-time student and studying in Class IX or Class X.
1. The applicant should be studying in a Government school or a school recognised by the Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1:   Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. And click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. 
Read the undertaking carefully. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2:  A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill in the details and click “Register”. 
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number. 
Step 3:  Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction 
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4:  On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Enrolment Identification Number (EID) (as applicable)
Disability Certificate Issued By The Competent Authority
Income Certificate Of Parent/Guardian
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Bank Account Passbook / Bank Account Details
Mark Sheet Of The Previous Qualifying Examination
Proof Of Admission / Bonafide Certificate From School
Proof Of Residence (If Required)
Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card (If Available)