Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund) for Students with Disabilities @ National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is inviting applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund). Scholarship Details The following are the major features of the Scholarship Scheme: Under this scheme, 1500 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India. 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls. Scholarships will be awarded on quarterly basis for the applications received in preceding quarter. Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months at Rs. 2,500per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs. 3,000 per month for professional Post-Graduate Courses in one academic year. Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses at Rs. 6000 per annum and Rs. 10,000 per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses. Eligibility Criteria Students with disabilities pursuing degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India are eligible to apply for this course. How to Apply? The candidates can apply for the scholarship online through the following link of the official website: http://www.nhfdc.nic.in/registrationhome.aspx Important Dates The scholarship is available on a rolling basis. The students may apply any time in an academic year for scholarship under this scheme. For more details, please visit: http://www.nhfdc.nic.in/site/Trust%20Fund%202013-14.pdf