Scholarship
Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students(GSPHS)
Overview
About GSPHS
Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students is a state scheme run by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. It pays a monthly cash stipend to school students with disabilities, routed to their parents or guardians, so that a disability and a tight household budget do not push a child out of school.
The stipend is meant for families who find it hard to keep a disabled child in school for economic reasons. To qualify, the student has to be a bonafide resident of Goa studying as a regular student at a recognised school, and the household has to fall within an income ceiling. A student who already draws another stipend or scholarship, or who is maintained in a government or grant-aided institution, is not covered.
The amount is fixed by the standard the child is enrolled in and is paid monthly through the school year. To apply, the family submits an application to the Directorate of Social Welfare in the prescribed format, along with the documents the scheme asks for.
Sources: State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Goa - State Sector Schemes · Buddy4Study - Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students, Goa
Who runs it
Provider
Goa State Government
State / UT Government
Social Welfare Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | All |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must be a bonafide resident of the State of Goa | |
| The applicant must be a regular student of a recognized school | |
| The applicant's parents/guardian's combined annual income should not exceed ₹25,000 | |
| The applicant must be physically handicapped as specified under Rule 4 read with Rule 5 | |
| The applicant should not be a repeater in the current standard (one failure can be condoned at Director's discretion) | |
| The applicant should not be residing in or receiving maintenance from any government institutions, local bodies, or grant-receiving private organizations | |
| The applicant should not be receiving any other stipend or scholarship | |
| Multiple handicapped children from the same family are eligible if other conditions are met |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Monthly Stipend Rates
- Standards 1 to 4: ₹200 per month
- Standards 5 to 8: ₹200 per month
- Standards 9 to 12: ₹300 per month
- Duration: 11 months (full academic year)
- Disbursement: Two installments (September and January)
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
GSPHS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.