Scholarships for Students with Disabilities – Late Date to Apply & Application Links

Yes,students can apply for multiple scholarships simultaneously,but most schemes allow availing only one scholarship at a time for the same academic year.For example,if you qualify for both the Post-Matric Scholarship and Indus Towers Scholarship,you may apply for both,but you’ll need to choose one at the time of disbursal.Always check scheme-specific guidelines,as double benefits from government-funded schemes are not permitted.Private scholarships may,however,be combined in certain cases.

Deadlines are strictly enforced,and late applications are usually not accepted on portals like NSP or Buddy4Study.If you miss the cutoff (e.g.,August 31,2025,for Pre-Matric Scholarships),you will need to wait until the next academic cycle.However,some private scholarships like HDFC ECSS or Legrand may extend deadlines in special cases.It’s advisable to check for updates regularly on the scholarship portals and apply at least two weeks before the last date to avoid server issues.

Students generally need a valid disability certificate (40% or above) issued by a competent authority,proof of identity (Aadhaar),domicile certificate,mark sheets of the last qualifying exam,income certificate,and bank account details linked with Aadhaar.For specific programs,additional documents may be required,such as admission proof for higher education or a caste certificate (if applicable).Scanned copies should be clear and in PDF or JPEG format under the size limit specified by the application portal.

Yes,but with conditions.Most scholarships,like Post-Matric or Top Class Education,require satisfactory academic progress for renewal.A sudden drop in marks may not immediately disqualify you,but consistently failing or not meeting the minimum pass marks could result in discontinuation.Private scholarships like Legrand Empowering may require maintaining a certain percentage throughout the course.Renewal is always subject to verification,so students must focus on their studies to continue receiving financial aid.

Yes.The Indus Towers Scholarship Program has a dedicated category for differently-abled students domiciled in Northeast states such as Nagaland,Assam,Manipur,and others.Additionally,the Nagaland Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities supports PwD students in Classes 1–8.These programs aim to ensure students from remote areas with limited resources also get equal opportunities.Applications can be made online,but students must provide domicile certificates in addition to disability and academic documents to qualify.

Delays can happen due to verification of documents,bank account mismatches,or fund release issues.On NSP,the scholarship status can be tracked online,and students should ensure their bank account is active,seeded with Aadhaar,and free from errors in IFSC code or details.For private scholarships like HDFC ECSS or Legrand,students may contact the Buddy4Study helpdesk.It is recommended to keep copies of submitted applications and acknowledgement receipts for follow-up with authorities.

Yes,but with restrictions.For the Pre-Matric Scholarship,a maximum of two children with disabilities per family can avail benefits,except in the case of twins.Other schemes like Post-Matric and Indus Towers Scholarship do not have such limits,provided each child fulfils the eligibility criteria independently.Families with more than two differently-abled children must carefully choose which scholarships are most suitable and ensure timely application for the eligible ones as per the guidelines.

On submission,portals like NSP generate an application ID and a confirmation message.Students can log in anytime to check the status.For Buddy4Study-managed scholarships,an acknowledgement email and dashboard update confirm the application.Students should regularly check the portal for updates and notifications.If any document is rejected during verification,the system usually allows re-upload within a stipulated time frame before final processing.