National Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (PwD)

iAbout This Scheme

Central scholarship scheme for students with disabilities pursuing studies at Class 9 level and above, including professional and technical courses. It provides financial support to cover tuition fees and maintenance expenses to enable PwD students to access quality education.

🎁Key Benefits

Pre-matric (Class 9-10): ₹800/month (hosteller); ₹500/month (day scholar)
Post-matric: ₹1,200/month (hosteller); ₹800/month (day scholar)
Book grant: ₹2,000/year
Equipment grant: ₹15,000 per course
Available for all types of disability (40%+ disability)

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Minimum 40% disability certified by competent medical authority
2
Studying in a recognised institution
3
At least 40% marks in the qualifying examination

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📝How to Apply

1

Apply on NSP

Register and apply at scholarships.gov.in under DEPwD scholarship

2

Upload Disability Certificate

Upload UDID card or disability certificate

3

Institute Verification

Institution verifies enrolment and forwards application

4

Disbursal

Amount credited via DBT to student's bank account

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Can blind students apply?

Yes, all 21 categories of disability under the RPwD Act are eligible.