Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons: Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship

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.

Eligibility

- The applicant is a bonafide resident of Odisha. - The applicant is either a child cured of leprosy or a child of a cured leprosy person. - The applicant is a regular student of recognized educational institutions. - The applicant shall have a family income of not more than Rs. 2,40,000/- per annum. - The applicant is not in receipt of any financial assistance from the State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme.

Benefits

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.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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