The Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons is a welfare scheme introduced by the Government of Tamil Nadu with the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. This initiative aims to support the education of children whose parents have disabilities by providing them with financial assistance in the form of scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria:
Who can apply?
The scholarship is meant for sons or daughters of parents who hold a valid Differently Abled Welfare Board ID card issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
What courses are covered?
Students currently studying from Class 11 to the Postgraduate level can apply. This includes ITI and Polytechnic diploma courses.
Are there any academic requirements?
There’s no strict mark requirement to apply for this scholarship. Students just need to have passed the previous class.
Scholarship Amounts by Education Level:
The scholarship amount depends on both the course level and hostel accommodation. As per the 2025 guidelines, the annual benefits are:
| Education Level | Without Hostel | With Hostel |
| Class 10 (son/ Daughter) | ₹1,000 | N/A |
| Class 11 (Daughter only) | ₹1,000 | N/A |
| Class 12 (Son/Daughter) | ₹1,500 | N/A |
| Undergraduate | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| Postgraduate | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Professional Degree | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Professional Postgraduate | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| ITI/ Polytechnic Diploma | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
Required Documents:
Documents that are required for the application are,
- Parent’s Differently Abled Welfare Board ID and Medical Certificate
- Student’s Aadhaar card (and parents’, if needed)
- A bonafide certificate from the educational institution
- The previous year’s mark sheet
- Joint savings account bank passbook (Parent + Student)
- “No Assistance” Certificate confirming no duplicate benefits
- Family or Ration card as proof of identity
Application Process – Key Steps:
- Visit the official Chennai district website – https://chennai.nic.in/ta/differently-abled-welfare-schemes/
- Select the “Departments” tab, and then go to “Differently Abled Welfare”
- Select “Differently Abled Welfare Schemes”.
- Scroll to section “L. Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Welfare Board Schemes”.
- Download the form listed as S.No. 4, Scholarship to the Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons.
Fill the form and submit it to your District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Disbursement Procedure:
Funds are transferred annually directly into the student’s joint bank account.
Typically, there are no income limits—eligibility is purely based on parents’ disability status and the student’s enrollment.
For any delays or missing funds, applicants can consult:
- The District Differently Abled Welfare Officer
- Or escalate to the State Commissioner for Differently Abled Welfare in Chennai
Key Points :
- Start Early: District offices typically accept applications at the beginning of the academic year.
- Verify Form Accuracy: Minor mistakes may result in processing delays.
- Confirm with Institution: A student’s bonafide certificate can streamline the review.
- Use the Helpline: The welfare department’s district helplines can help resolve issues.
