Scholarships for Top-Class Education for Students With Disabilities 2023

The National Scholarship Portal was launched to provide access to quality education along with material and financial assistance to students coming from backward sections of society as well as Students with Disabilities.

The scheme named scholarships for top-class education for students with disabilities which was created with the objective of helping students with disabilities pursue post-graduation or diplomas in premier educational institutions. It is also pertinent to mention here that 50% of the scholarships are reserved for females.

The dates for this scholarship for the year 2023 are yet to be announced. Interested candidates should watch this space for more information.

Scholarship Name	Scholarships for Top-Class Education for Students With Disabilities
Providing Body	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Govt. of India
Scholarships Available	300
Location	Pan India
Official Website	https://scholarships.gov.in/

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships for Top-Class Education for Students With Disabilities

Before applying to the scholarship scheme for students with disabilities at the National Scholarship Portal, candidates should make sure they possess the eligibility criteria required for this scholarship scheme, as stated below:

• Should be pursuing graduation/post-graduation or a diploma from a recognized and notified university.
• Should have more than 40% physical disability with a valid certificate.
• Annual family income should not exceed more than INR 6 lakhs.

Application Process

Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria laid down by the governing body and who wish to avail the benefits of this scheme can follow the steps laid down below to apply for the scholarship:

• Candidates will have to visit the official website and submit the application before the deadline.
• Candidates must upload all the required documents in the prescribed format only (.pdf). Such documents are to be submitted online if the scholarship amount, including the tuition fee, is more than INR 50,000 annually.
• Candidates must ensure that the Institution to which they are applying shall also register itself on the NSP portal and verify candidates’ details thoroughly.
• All the confirmed applicants will be reviewed by the nodal officer, appointed by the State government, who will process applications on behalf of the State government, the final list will be digitally signed in Public Finance Management System (PFMS).
• The number of seats or slots available will be determined on the basis of the percentage of the population of the person with disabilities of that State in proportion to the total number of PwD population in India.

Also Read: Tata Scholarships

Documents Required

During the admission process, candidates will be required to submit certain documents to complete the application process. The list of documents required is noted below:

• Photographs
• Proof of Age
• Disability Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Tuition Fee Receipt
• Last Academic Qualification Certificate

Benefits of Scholarships for Top-Class Education for Students With Disabilities

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scheme was launched to provide financial and material assistance so that they can pursue higher education with ease. Under this scheme, a total of 300 scholarships will be awarded to students with disabilities. The students selected under this scheme will be provided with the following benefits:

Components	Amount & Benefit
Tuition Fees & non-refundable charges	Up to INR 2 lakhs annually(subject to course amount)
Books and Stationaries	INR 5000 annually
Maintenance Allowance	INR 3000 monthly for HostellersINR 1500 monthly for day scholars
Special Allowances (like reader allowance, escort allowance helper, etc)	INR 2000 monthly
Reimbursement of expenses to buy aids and supporting devices for a particular disability of the selected candidates	INR 30,000 one-time grant for the entire course duration
Reimbursement of prices for devices including Desktop/ Laptop accessories	INR 45,000 one-time grant for the entire course duration

Terms and Conditions

• The list of participating colleges can be found on the official website. 
• The time duration of this scholarship will be according to the tenure of the course the candidate is pursuing.
• If a scholar fails to appear in the examination due to any medical emergency, their award will be renewed for the next academic year after submitting a medical certificate as proof to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
• The scholarship is liable to be cancelled if the candidate is found guilty of misconduct or if the scholarship was obtained based on false statements.
• There will be a screening community for ensuring proper implementation of the scholarship scheme.

FAQs

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India has planned the above scholarship scheme to provide financial and material aid to students with disabilities so that they can pursue their high education in relevant fields. We hope candidates interested in this scholarship find this blog useful and can use it to their advantage.

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