Who is eligible for this scholarship?

Students aged 5 and above with at least 40% disability, belonging to poor and needy families, and enrolled in recognized educational institutions.

What kind of financial assistance is provided?

The scheme covers cash incentives, books, stationery, uniforms, and allowances.

How can I apply for the scholarship?

Applications should be submitted on plain paper with the required documents to the Social Welfare Division.

What documents are needed for the application?

Three passport-sized photos, Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification, B.P.L. Certificate or Income Certificate, Date of Birth certificate, and educational certificates and mark sheets.

Is there an age limit for applicants?

Yes, the student should be at least 5 years old.

Can students studying outside Sikkim apply?

Yes, but they must be studying within India.

What is the process for application approval?

The Selection Committee scrutinizes applications, and the Secretary grants approval.

How will the scholarship amount be paid?

Through Direct Benefit Transfer or other decided modes.

Is there a deadline for application submission?

Applications must be submitted before the academic year begins.

What happens if I fail an examination?

The scholarship will not be granted for the repeated class.

Who can authorize the scholarship?

The Secretary-in-Charge, Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department.

What is the role of the Selection Committee?

To select and recommend eligible students for the scholarship.

Is the scholarship amount fixed?

It is subject to notification by the Government from time to time.

What is the procedure if a student moves outside Sikkim?

The scholarship ceases if a student permanently migrates outside Sikkim.

Are there any penalties for false information?

Yes, the sanctioning authority can recover payments made based on false information.

Is there any verification process?

Yes, the Social Welfare Division may verify the continued existence of the student in the institution.

What should be done in the event of a student's death?

The family member or Head of the Institution must report to the Department and surrender the passbook immediately.

Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About SGSSDS

The Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme is a state-level scholarship for students with disabilities in Sikkim. It is run by the Government of Sikkim through the state welfare department that handles disability programmes, whose Disability Division administers support of this kind.

Introduced in 2014, the scheme provides financial assistance to differently-abled students to help them meet the cost of academic education and of technical or professional training. The benefit is a composite one, so the support is not confined to a single expense head such as tuition alone.

It is meant for individual students with disabilities who belong to Sikkim. The disability categories that qualify, the income and course conditions, and the amount payable are set by the state, and a student should confirm these against their own circumstances before applying.

Sources: Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme - myScheme (Government of India) · Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim

Who runs it

Provider

Sikkim State Government

State / UT Government

Social Justice Empowerment & Welfare Department

At a glance

Key details

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child, Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Composite
Application mode	Offline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date
Current	Applications open	2014-07-14

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The student's age should be 5 years and above.
The student must be disabled, with disability percentage of 40% or above as certified by Medical Authorities as defined in section 2 (t) of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
The student must be a regular student at a recognized College, University, or School of a recognized Board.
The student should pass the examination in one attempt during a particular academic session, If fails the examination during an academic session are not eligible for the scholarship for the same class in the next academic year.
The student must not be receiving any other similar scholarship from other departments or ministries.

What you get

Award & benefits

Financial assistance for academic education and technical/professional training.
Coverage of expenses including cash incentives, books, stationery, uniforms, and allowances.
Support for students pursuing education within or outside Sikkim, but within India.
Note: The scholarship will be disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme or any other decided mode.

What to prepare

Documents required

3 Passport-size Photographs.

Father's Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification.

Parent's B.P.L. Certificate/Income Certificate (issued by the Gram Vikash Adhikari).

Birth Certificate (issued by the Health Care, Human Services & Family Welfare Department).

Certificate and Mark sheet from the College or School.

Life Certificate.

Disability Certificate.

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Guidelines myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

SGSSDS – 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.

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