2500 scholarships for students with disabilities

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India) invites applications for grant of 2500 scholarships to eligible students for Degree and Post Graduate level, Professional & Technical Courses from recognised institutions in India. You can apply any time for these scholarships but an advance copy of the application should also be submitted online.

a) 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, transferable to male students in case of non-availability of female candidates.

b) Scholarship will be awarded on quarterly basis.

c) Reimbursement of non-refundable fee restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Govt / Govt-aided institutions. Maintenance allowance will be paid for 10 months @Rs.2,500/- per month for professional graduate courses and @Rs.3,000/- per month for professional post graduate courses.

d) Books / Stationery allowance @Rs.6,000/- for graduate courses and @Rs.10,000/- per annum for post graduate courses.

e) The yearly income of the beneficiary /parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.3 lakhs from all sources.

f) A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship for pursuing the course.

How to apply : Apply online on NHFDC website (nhfdc.nic.in). Submit printed copy of online application duly recommended by the Head of Institution where studying to

NHFDC, Unit No. 11 & 12,

Ground Floor,

DLF Prime Tower,

Okhla Phase 1,

New Delhi 110020

Contact for further details : Detailed info may be checked on NHFDC website or NHFDC may be contacted on Phone numbers 011-45803730 / 45086838, email nhfdctf@gmail.com