Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities [Class 11 Onwards; 17k Scholarships]: Apply by Dec 31

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Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities [Class 11 Onwards; 17k Scholarships]: Apply by Dec 31

Applications are invited for Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The last date of application is December 31, 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”.

Post- Matric Scholarship will be given for study of all recognized postmatriculation or post-secondary courses (upto Master degree level) pursued in recognized institutions/Universities.

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

17,000 (including renewal cases).

Admissible for Classes

XI, XII, Postmatriculation Diploma/Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in India, Master’s Degree/ Diploma from any University recognized by UGC/AICTE.

Parental Income

Rs. 2.5 lakh (per annum).

Reservation of Slots for Female Candidate

50%

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is December 31, 2023.

Contact

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

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

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