Know these key central scholarships dedicated to students with disabilities

Among all other things that bind us humans together is the desire to be successful. Be it through a thriving career or a promising entrepreneurial endeavour, we all aspire to do sufficiently well in life. However, the path to success may not always be filled with roses – for some financial constraints come as a major hurdle, whereas there are others who face obstacles in carrying out daily activities owing to their physical limitations.
Yet, in both cases, the hunger to make it big remains intact.
Understanding this fact, the Government of India offers people with benchmark difficulties, or PwBD, special privileges, and schemes in their educational journey to help them become successful individuals.
Notably, the NSP (National Scholarship Portal) started accepting applications for education scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 from October 21. These scholarships are offered by various central and state governments, on its official website scholarships.gov.in.
Also read: Application for 23 central government-sponsored scholarships ends on Oct 31, apply at NSP portal
Applications for a total of 23 central government-sponsored scholarships have been opened by the NSP.
Among the 23 are a few scholarships that are dedicated to students with physical difficulties. The scholarships are offered by the Department of Empowerment of Students with Disabilities. These include:
Also read: Ishan Uday: Are you a college student from NE? Check eligibility for ₹8,000 per month UGC scholarship, apply by Oct 31
Last date to apply: October 31, 2024
Application correction window: November 15, 2024
This scholarship is offered only for pursuing Graduate and Postgraduate Degree/Diploma courses in Institutes of Excellence in Education as notified by the Department. It provides up to ₹1.90 lakh per annum (subject to the actual amount) as admission and tuition fees to be paid by the student, apart from other allowances.
Also read: NSP Scholarships 2024: Application open, check eligibility for these education ministry schemes
Last date to apply: October 31, 2024
Application correction window: November 15, 2024
About the scheme: The scheme is available to PwBD candidates who are regular, full-time students studying in classes IX or X in a government school or a school recognised by the government. or by a central/state board of secondary education.
Under this scholarship, Rs. 4,000 per annum is provided to visually impaired students or those with intellectual disabilities.
Additionally, ₹2000 per annum is provided to students with all other types of disabilities.
Last date to apply: October 31, 2024
Application correction window: November 15, 2024
This scheme is provided for study of all recognised post matriculation or post-secondary courses (up to master’s degree level) vis-à-vis the following conditions:
The scholarship provides for up to Rs. 1.40 lakh per annum (subject to the actual amount) as tuition and admission fees, apart from other allowances.
For more information on the scholarships, candidates are advised to visit the official website here.