Applications are invited for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The last date of application is November 30, 2023.

Scholarship Details

Education plays a pivotal role in socio-economic empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Recognizing its crucial role, the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 have underlined the role of the State in realization of the Right to Education for Persons with Disabilities.

To fulfill these mandates, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India is implementing “Scheme of Scholarships for Students with Disabilities”.

The candidate should be a regular, full time student studying in classes IX or X in a Government school or in a school recognized by the Govt. or by a Central/State Board of Secondary Education.

Eligibility

  • The scholarships are open only to Indian nationals.
  • All the components of scholarships are open to students with benchmark disability i.e. 40% or more disability as defined in ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and having a valid certificate of disability issued by the competent authority as prescribed under Rules.
  • Not more than two children with disabilities of the same parents will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme. In case the second child is a twin, the scholarship under the schemes will be admissible to the twin.
  • Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, she/he would not get scholarship for that class for a second (or a subsequent) year.
  • A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend. No scholarship will be paid to the students under this scheme from the date he/she accepts any other scholarship/stipend.

Scholarship Slots

25,000.

Parental Income

Rs. 2.5 lakh.

Reservation of Slots for Female Candidates

50%

Scholarship Amount

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is November 30, 2023.

Contact

Email: helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in

FAQs

For which class/course student with disability is eligible for scholarship?

For class-IX & X in a Government school or in a school recognized by Government or by a Central/State Board of Secondary Education.

Whether students pursuing studies through correspondence/distance education are eligible for scholarship?

SwDs are eligible only in case of Post Matric Scholarship Scheme.

What is the parental income limit to apply for the Scheme?

The parental/guardian income from all sources should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh per annum.

How can I apply online for scholarship?

The Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Top Class Scholarship Schemes for Disabilities are online schemes which are on-boarded on National Scholarship Portal. One can apply for scholarship under these schemes (both Fresh and Renewal), please visit the website through URL www.scholarships.gov.in.

Click here to view the official notification of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

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