Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with Disabilities, DNH & DD
About this scheme
The Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities, DNH & DD provides financial assistance to students with disabilities pursuing Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses in Institutes of Excellence notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi. The scheme covers tuition fees up to ₹1.90 lakh per annum, maintenance allowance, book allowance, computer/laptop support, assistive devices, and special allowances related to disabilities. Students with annual family income up to ₹8 lakh are eligible.
Benefits
- Reimbursement of admission and tuition fees up to ₹1.90 lakh per annum.
- Maintenance allowance: ₹3,000/- per month for day scholars and ₹1,500/- per month for hostellers.
- Book allowance of ₹5,000/- per annum.
- One-time laptop/computer grant up to ₹45,000/- in the first year.
- One-time assistive devices grant up to ₹30,000/-.
- Special disability-related allowances such as reader, escort, or helper allowance up to ₹2,000/- per month.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must belong to DNH&DD.
- The applicant must be a student with disability.
- The applicant must be pursuing Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses.
- The applicant must be studying in the Institutes of Excellence notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi.
- The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
- The applicant should meet the admission criteria of the respective institution.
How to Apply
Online
Step 1: Visit the official scholarship portal or contact the concerned Social Welfare Department of DNH & DD.
Step 2: Fill in the scholarship application form with accurate personal, academic, disability, and bank details.
Step 3: Ensure admission is taken in a recognised institution for higher education.
Step 4: Upload or attach the required documents, including:
- Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Domicile Certificate of DNH & DD
- Income Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate from the institution
- Previous qualifying examination mark sheet
- Fee Receipt
- Bank Passbook copy
- Passport-size photograph
Step 5: Submit the completed application form before the prescribed last date.
Step 6: The application and submitted documents will be verified by the institution and the concerned department.
Step 7: After approval, the scholarship amount will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Domicile Certificate of DNH & DD
- Income Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate from the institution
- Previous qualifying examination mark sheet
- Fee Receipt
- Bank Passbook copy
- Passport-size photograph
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to students with disabilities from DNH & DD for pursuing higher education in notified Institutes of Excellence and to support their academic and disability-related needs.
- Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students with disabilities belonging to DNH & DD who are pursuing Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses in notified Institutes of Excellence can apply.
- What is the maximum annual family income allowed under the scheme?
The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
- What educational courses are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses in Institutes of Excellence notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi.
- What financial benefits are provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides tuition fee reimbursement, maintenance allowance, book allowance, laptop/computer grant, assistive devices grant, and disability-related allowances.
- What is the maximum tuition fee reimbursement available under the scheme?
Admission and tuition fees are reimbursed up to ₹1.90 lakh per annum.
- What maintenance allowance is provided to students?
Day scholars receive ₹3,000/- per month, while hostellers receive ₹1,500/- per month.
- Is any assistance provided for laptops or assistive devices?
Yes. A one-time laptop/computer grant of up to ₹45,000/- and a one-time assistive devices grant of up to ₹30,000/- are provided.
- What documents are required to apply for the scholarship?
Applicants need documents such as Disability Certificate, Domicile Certificate of DNH & DD, Income Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate, mark sheets, Fee Receipt, Bank Passbook copy, and passport-size photograph.
- How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
After verification and approval by the institution and concerned department, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.