Applications are invited for disability scholarships for students with disabilities for the academic year 2014-15. Disability scholarships available for Indian students for studying technical courses from recognized institutions in India. Up to 2500 scholarships are available. 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of non-availability of female candidates. Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing professional graduate courses @ Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses. The application deadline is 31st August 2014.
Study Subject(s):Â Scholarships are available for studying technical courses from recognized institutions in India.
Course Level:Â Scholarships are available for pursuing degree and post graduate level.
Scholarship Provider:Â National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC)
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility: Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund)-
-Under this scheme, 2000 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.
-30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of non-availability of female candidates.
-Applicants may apply at any time in academic year for scholarship under this scheme. Scholarships will be awarded quarterly basis for the applications received in preceding quarter.
Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):-
-Under this scheme, 500 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.
Scholarship Open for International Students:Â Students of India can apply for these disability scholarships.
Scholarship Description: National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the following two Scholarship Schemes :- Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund) and Scholarship Scheme (National Fund).
Number of award(s):Â Up to 2500 scholarships are available.
Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):- 2000 scholarships
Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):- 500 scholarships
Duration of award(s):Â Not Known
What does it cover?
Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):-
-Reimbursement of Non-Refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/Government â€"aided institutions. Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs. 2500/ per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs.3000/- per month for Professional Post Graduate Courses in one academic year.
-Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses.
-Differently-abled students in addition will be provided financial assistance for purchase of aids & appliances (only once during life time).
-Monthly income of the beneficiary /parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.25,000/- (Rs. 3.00 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
-A Scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/ stipend for pursuing the course.
Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):-
-Scholarship of Rs.1000/-p.m. for hostelers and Rs.700/-p.m. for day scholars studying in professional courses at graduation and above level, and Rs.700/-p.m. for hostelers and Rs.400/-p.m. for day scholars pursuing Diploma/Certificate level professional courses. Course fee reimbursed up to ceiling of Rs.10,000/-per year.
-Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for cerebral palsy students.
-Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.15,000/ â€" (Rs. 1.80 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
-Scholarship holder under this scheme will not concurrently hold any other scholarship/stipend.
Selection criteria:Â Not Known
Notification:Â Not Known
Online Application:Â Applicants can apply online.
Scholarship Application Deadline:Â The application deadline is 31st August 2014.
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