Scholarship
Scholarships to Students with Disabilities Scheme(SSDS-PUNJAB)
Overview
About SSDS-PUNJAB
The Scholarships to Students with Disabilities Scheme is a Punjab state scholarship run by the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab, and in operation since 1996. It pays a monthly cash scholarship to students with disabilities who are enrolled in school, college or a training course.
The scheme's stated aim is to help students with disabilities secure academic, technical or professional education so they can earn a living and become useful members of society. Support reaches students as a recurring cash grant, with the amount set by the stage of study rather than a single lump sum.
Who qualifies is tied to the extent of a student's disability, the family's income and marks in the previous year's examination, so the scheme is aimed at students from lower-income households who meet those conditions rather than every disabled student in the state. Applications move through the head of the school, college or institute to the district social security officer, who handles them at the district level.
Sources: Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Punjab - Scholarships to Students with Disabilities (Divyang) · Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Punjab - State Schemes · myScheme - Scholarships to Students with Disabilities Scheme (Punjab)
Who runs it
Provider
Department Of Social Security And Women & Child Development, Government Of Punjab
State / UT Government
Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children · Department Of Social Security And Women & Child Development, Government Of Punjab
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| All students of Punjab having 40 % and above disability (In any disability contained in the schedule of RPwD Act 2016) certificate. | |
| The monthly income of family/guardians should not exceed ₹5,000/- per month. | |
| The candidate should have secured at least 40% marks in the previous annual examination. | |
| The scholarship will be provided to each student with disability from 1st class onwards. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Under this scheme, scholarship @ ₹200/- per month per Student with Disability for education for class 1st to 8th.
- Scholarship @₹300/- per month per the student with Disability for education/training from 9th Class onwards.
- Note: The Directorate shall credit the scholarship online in the bank account of the student.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SSDS-PUNJAB – 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.