500 Scholarships for Indian Students with Disabilities
INTRODUCTION
National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship Scheme (National Fund)
COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility:
Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification
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/ - (Rs. 1.80 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian
CAREER PROSPECTS
Value of the Scholarships: Scholarship of Rs.1000/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.700/-p.m. for day scholars studying in professional courses at graduation and above level, and Rs.700/-p.m. for hostellers 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.
PAY PACKAGE
How to apply: Through online
Last date for submission of applications: 31st August, 2012