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Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons: Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of Cured Leprosy Persons in order to support such parents in successfully bringing up their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination and violence.
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About This Scheme
The scheme "Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship" is a component of the “Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the Cured Leprosy children and children of Cured Leprosy Persons studying at pre- and post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are for studies in India only and are awarded where the applicant is studying.
Benefits
₹800 · monthly
CategoryRate/ Per MonthPre-Matric (From Std. V to X)₹800/-Post-Matric (From Std. XI-XII)₹1,000/-General Graduate/Post-Graduate Courses₹1,500/-Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates₹2,000/-
> Note: The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 10 months in an academic year.
Required Documents
- ✦Proof of permanent domicile in Odisha.
- ✦Birth certificate or proof of age of the child.
- ✦Proof for being Cured Leprosy Person (of the child/any of the parents).
- ✦Admission letter from a recognized educational institution.
- ✦Income certificate showing annual family income is not more than ₹2,40,000/-.
- ✦Certificate of non-receipt of financial assistance from any other State or Central Government scheme.
- ✦Any other documents (if required).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹800