ASCRNCAEAONIMA Scholarship 2026: ₹6,000 per annum for Award Recipients
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Quick answer
The ASCRNCAEAONIMA Scholarship provides ₹6,000 per annum to students in Puducherry who have received the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements or other national/international merit awards. It is open to domiciled students studying in government-recognised institutions. Applications are submitted offline through the Head of the Institution to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹6,000 per annum |
| Ministry / department | Labour Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The ASCRNCAEAONIMA Scholarship is a state-level programme by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, aimed at recognising and supporting children who have earned the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements or other national/international merit awards. It offers an annual scholarship of ₹6,000 per student, disbursed directly to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via DBT and ECS. Eligible applicants must be domiciled in Puducherry, studying in a recognised school, and submit required documents offline via their institution’s Head.
Benefits
- ₹6,000 per annum per student
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry
- Applicant must be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
- Applicant must be studying in an educational institution run by any State Government, Central Government or Private School recognised by the respective State/Central Government
Documents required
- Stamp-sized photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Testimonials of the Awards
- Relevant Certificates of Exceptional Achievements in Different Fields of Human Resource Development
- Residential/Domicile Certificate issued by Revenue Department Officer not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar
- Application in Respect of the Applicant Outside UT of Puducherry, Countersigned by the Competent Educational Authority of the respective State/UT
How to apply
- 1Visit the Head of the Institution (HoI) of your educational institution and request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields in the form, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required) and self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- 3Submit the completed application form and documents to the HoI, who will forward them to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the ASCRNCAEAONIMA Scholarship?+
Applicants must be domiciled in Puducherry, recipients of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements or other national/international merit awards, and studying in a government-recognised institution.
What is the scholarship amount provided under this scheme?+
₹6,000 per annum per student.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?+
The amount is transferred directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer using the Electronic Clearance System.
Where should the application be submitted?+
To the Head of the Institution, who forwards it to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.
What documents are required for the application?+
Stamp-sized photograph, Aadhaar card, award testimonials, achievement certificates, residential/domicile certificate, and if applicable, the outside-UT application form countersigned by the competent educational authority.
Is there an online application option?+
No, the application process is entirely offline.
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