NSP Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2020-21

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• Have passed matriculation or higher secondary or any higher exam of a recognised Board of Secondary Education or University
• Have more than 40% disability certified by the competent authority
• Have an annual family income of less than INR 2.50 lakh
• Be pursuing post-secondary (class 11 to postgraduate level) courses in recognised institutions

Note: Employed students whose income does not exceed that of scholarship amount can apply for this post-matric scholarship. Students pursuing their courses by correspondence are also eligible. 50% scholarships are reserved for female candidates.

The selected scholars will receive -

• Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,600 per month (hostellers) and up to INR 750 per month (day scholars).
• Disability allowance of up to INR 4,000 per annum. 
• Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees of up to INR 1.50 lakh per annum excluding the refundable deposits like security deposit and caution money. 
• Book allowance of INR 1,500 per annum. 

The following documents shall be uploaded in the online application:

• Applicant's photograph
• Age proof
• Certificate of disability
• Income certificate of the parent issued by a competent authority
• Tuition fees receipt
• Last academic qualification certificate 

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through following steps -

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking and 'Continue'. 
Step 3: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category (Post Matric), scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, write the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID.
Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number)
Step 5: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 6: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 7: Now, log in using OTP and fill the form.
Step 8: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.
Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill only one application as multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of the form.