Grant of Scholarship for Differently Abled Persons, Goa 2025
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Grant of Scholarship for Differently Abled Persons, Goa 2025 is a significant opportunity presented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa. This scholarship is designed to support differently abled students who are currently studying in Class 9 or higher.
The primary objective of this grant is to provide financial assistance for academic, technical, or professional training. This support aims to empower beneficiaries to achieve self-sufficiency, enabling them to earn a livelihood and become contributing members of society. Selected candidates will receive up to ₹900 per month and other grants.
Key Dates for Application:
• Application Start: August 18, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
Benefits for Selected Candidates:
Selected candidates will receive financial aid structured as follows:
Scholarship (per month):
• Class 9 to 12: ₹500
• B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.: ₹650
• M.A./M.Com/M.Sc. and other Professional courses: ₹900
Reader Allowance (for Visually Impaired students, per month):
• Class 9 and 12: ₹75
• B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.: ₹115
• M.A./M.Com/M.Sc. and other Professional courses: ₹150
Hostel Allowance (per month):
• Class 9 to 12: ₹200
• B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.: ₹270
• M.A./M.Com/M.Sc. and other Professional courses: ₹360
Important Notes on Allowances:
• A reader allowance will only be disbursed upon certification by the head of the educational institution.
• A hostel allowance will only be provided if certified by the head of the institution or hostel warden.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be chosen based on their academic merit and their ability to meet all specified eligibility criteria.
Contact Information:
For any queries or further details, please reach out to:
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Building ‘B’ New Market Complex, 3rd Floor, Prvorim
Goa • 403501
Email ID: depwd@goa.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be a differently abled person.
• Be a resident of Goa by birth, or have maintained continuous domicile in Goa for a minimum of 15 years.
• Be currently studying in Class 9 or any higher academic level.
• Have achieved a minimum of 45% marks in their immediately preceding examination.
• Possess an annual family income that does not exceed ₹1,20,000.
Important Note: All students who fall under the differently abled category are encouraged to apply and are eligible for this valuable opportunity.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents along with their application:
• A recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.
• Aadhar card.
• Valid income certificate to verify family income.
• Resident certificate to prove domicile in Goa.
• Hostel fee receipt (if applicable, for claiming hostel allowance).
• Disability certificate officially issued by a competent medical board.
• Statement of marks obtained in the previous annual examination.
• Copy of bank passbook for direct fund transfers.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for this scholarship by following these detailed steps:
1. Access the Application: Visit the official website and locate the 'Apply Now' button. Click on this button to proceed.
2. Registration: If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and fill in all the necessary registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail account, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Initiate Student Registration: On the application portal, navigate to the top of the page and click on ‘Register’.
4. Student Registration Tab: Under the ‘Student Registration’ tab, you will find a ‘Click here’ link for registration. Click on this link.
5. Complete Registration Fields: Carefully fill in all the mandatory fields as prompted on the registration form. Once completed, click ‘Register’.
6. Login to Your Account: After confirming the entered data, click ‘Login’ at the top of the page. Enter your valid credentials (username and password) to access your applicant dashboard.
7. Review and Update Details: Once logged in, meticulously verify all the pre-filled or registered details. Make any necessary changes or updates to ensure accuracy.
8. Submit Application: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the application form and submit it successfully.