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Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Class 9 & 10)
by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 9–10
Fee
Free
Duration
One academic year per class (One time application)
About This Opportunity
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is a central sector scheme by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Government of India. It offers crucial financial assistance to Indian students with benchmark disabilities who are enrolled in Class 9 and 10. The primary goal is to encourage these students to continue their education, minimize drop-out rates, and help them achieve a dignified place in society.
This scholarship is open to Indian nationals with a minimum of 40% disability, as defined by the 'Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016', and who possess a valid disability certificate. Applicants must be regular, full-time students attending a government school or a school recognized by the government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education. The annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Beneficiaries receive a maintenance allowance, a book grant, and a disability allowance. This financial support aims to cover various educational expenses, including assistance for purchasing books and hostel accommodation. The scholarship helps students overcome financial barriers, enabling them to access quality education and fostering their socio-economic empowerment.
Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The scheme ensures direct benefit transfer of scholarship funds to the students' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, promoting a transparent and efficient disbursement system. A maximum of two disabled children from the same parents are eligible, with an exception for twins.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–10
- Age Range
- 14 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
This scholarship is for Indian nationals aged 14-16, studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school. Applicants must have a minimum of 40% disability with a valid certificate. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000. A maximum of two disabled children per family are eligible, with an exception for twins. Students cannot hold other scholarships concurrently.
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Benefits
- Maintenance allowance of ₹500 per month for day scholars and ₹800 per month for hostellers for 10 months in an academic year.
- Book grant of ₹1,000 per annum for both day scholars and hostellers.
- Disability allowance of ₹4,000 per annum for visual impairment/intellectual disabilities and ₹2,000 per annum for all other types of disabilities.
- Financial support to cover educational expenses and reduce the burden on families.
- Encourages continued education and minimizes drop-out rates among students with disabilities.
- Promotes socio-economic empowerment and integration into mainstream society.
- Maintenance allowance of up to ₹800 per month for hostellers (₹500 for day scholars) for 10 months.
- Disability allowance of up to ₹4,000 per annum for visual impairment/intellectual disabilities (₹2,000 for other disabilities).
- Total financial support up to ₹13,000 annually to cover educational expenses.
- Provides national-level government recognition.
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