{"id":1591,"date":"2025-07-13T02:31:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T02:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/?p=1591"},"modified":"2025-07-13T02:33:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T02:33:52","slug":"%e2%99%bf-pre-matric-scholarship-for-students-with-disabilities-nsp-portal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/?p=1591","title":{"rendered":"\u267f Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (NSP Portal)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u267f<\/strong><strong> Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (NSP Portal)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Helping Special Children Stay in School with Dignity and Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cA disability may limit movement, but it should never limit education.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Children with physical, visual, hearing, or intellectual disabilities face extra challenges \u2014 from mobility to school expenses. Often, families cannot afford the transport, special books, assistive devices, tuition, or uniforms needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To address this, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, runs the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities through the NSP Portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is more than financial aid \u2014 it\u2019s a message that inclusion begins at school.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude4b<\/strong><strong> Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Disability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Certified 40% or more disability (any type)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Course Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studying in Class 1 to 10 at a recognized school<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Indian citizen (residing in Goa)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Income Limit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Parent\u2019s annual income \u2264 \u20b92.5 lakh<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Document<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Valid Disability Certificate (from a government hospital\/authority)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> All disabilities listed under RPwD Act, 2016 are eligible \u2014 physical, hearing, visual, intellectual, autism, learning disability, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcb0<\/strong><strong> What Support Do Students Get?<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\udcda<\/strong><strong> Component<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\udcb5<\/strong><strong> Amount<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83c\udfeb<\/strong><strong> Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Up to \u20b9500\/year<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83e\uddf3<\/strong><strong> Maintenance Allowance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b9600\/month (hostellers) \/ \u20b9350\/month (day scholars)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\udce6<\/strong><strong> Book Allowance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b91,000\/year (Classes 1\u20135), \u20b92,000\/year (6\u201310)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\udcbb<\/strong><strong> Disability Allowance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b92,000 to \u20b94,000\/year based on type of disability<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\ud83d\ude8c<\/strong><strong> Transport\/Helper Support<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Included in disability allowance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc<\/strong><strong> Total Annual Benefit: Up to \u20b99,000+, depending on individual case.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfaf<\/strong><strong> Directly credited to student\u2019s bank account via DBT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfaf<\/strong><strong> Why This Scholarship Is Important<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> Covers costs like tuition, assistive tools, uniforms, guides<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udeaa<\/strong><strong> Prevents dropouts from special-needs children<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc6a<\/strong><strong> Supports parents with low income and high caregiving needs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcd6<\/strong><strong> Helps build inclusive classrooms and learning spaces<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cEmpowering one differently-abled student empowers an entire family.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc4<\/strong><strong> Documents Required<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aadhaar Card of student<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Income Certificate (issued by government authority)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disability Certificate (40% or more)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonafide Certificate from school<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Previous year marksheet (if applicable)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Student&#8217;s bank account details<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Passport-size photo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcdd<\/strong><strong> How to Apply (NSP Portal)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Go to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\"><strong>gov.in<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Register or log in as a new student<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select: Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fill all required fields<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Upload scanned documents<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit and save your Application ID<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> The school\/institute will verify and recommend your application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong><strong> Expected Timeline for 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Date (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Opens<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>August 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>30 September 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Verification Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Mid October 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scholarship Disbursal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>November\u2013December 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcf2<\/strong><strong> ScholarSetu will update you the moment applications open.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd1d<\/strong><strong> ScholarSetu Makes This Easier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parents of children with disabilities already manage a lot. When it comes to applying for this scholarship, they often struggle with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complex disability formats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificate mismatches<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Income proof or Aadhaar issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing deadlines<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfaf<\/strong><strong> That\u2019s where ScholarSetu helps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> Friendly guidance (for parents &amp; guardians)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> WhatsApp-based form filling<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> Document assistance<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> Updates until the money reaches your account<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcac<\/strong><strong> \u201cLet us help your child focus on learning \u2014 not paperwork.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd1a<\/strong><strong> Final Words \u2014 Every Child Deserves Equal Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If your child is living with any form of disability and studying in Class 1 to 10, this scholarship can ease your monthly burden and open doors to continuous learning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcf2<\/strong><strong> Apply directly on NSP or let ScholarSetu.in handle it with care and speed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf93<\/strong><strong> Because every child \u2014 no matter their ability \u2014 deserves a chance to grow and shine.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u267f Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (NSP Portal) Helping Special Children Stay in School with Dignity and Support \u201cA disability may limit movement, but it should never limit education.\u201d Children with physical, visual, hearing, or intellectual disabilities face extra challenges \u2014 from mobility to school expenses. Often, families cannot afford the transport, special books, assistive devices, tuition, or uniforms needed. To address this, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, runs the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities through the NSP Portal. This is more than financial aid \u2014 it\u2019s a message that inclusion begins at school. \ud83d\ude4b Who Can Apply? \u2705 Criteria Requirement Disability Certified 40% or more disability (any type) Course Level Studying in Class 1 to 10 at a recognized school Nationality Indian citizen (residing in Goa) Income Limit Parent\u2019s annual income \u2264 \u20b92.5 lakh Document Valid Disability Certificate (from a government hospital\/authority) \u2705 All disabilities listed under RPwD Act, 2016 are eligible \u2014 physical, hearing, visual, intellectual, autism, learning disability, etc. \ud83d\udcb0 What Support Do Students Get? \ud83d\udcda Component \ud83d\udcb5 Amount \ud83c\udfeb Tuition Fees Up to \u20b9500\/year \ud83e\uddf3 Maintenance Allowance \u20b9600\/month (hostellers) \/ \u20b9350\/month (day scholars) \ud83d\udce6 Book Allowance \u20b91,000\/year (Classes 1\u20135), \u20b92,000\/year (6\u201310) \ud83d\udcbb Disability Allowance \u20b92,000 to \u20b94,000\/year based on type of disability \ud83d\ude8c Transport\/Helper Support Included in disability allowance \ud83d\udccc Total Annual Benefit: Up to \u20b99,000+, depending on individual case. \ud83c\udfaf Directly credited to student\u2019s bank account via DBT. \ud83c\udfaf Why This Scholarship Is Important \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Covers costs like tuition, assistive tools, uniforms, guides \ud83d\udeaa Prevents dropouts from special-needs children \ud83d\udc6a Supports parents with low income and high caregiving needs \ud83d\udcd6 Helps build inclusive classrooms and learning spaces \u201cEmpowering one differently-abled student empowers an entire family.\u201d \ud83d\udcc4 Documents Required Aadhaar Card of student Income Certificate (issued by government authority) Disability Certificate (40% or more) Bonafide Certificate from school Previous year marksheet (if applicable) Student&#8217;s bank account details Passport-size photo \ud83d\udcdd How to Apply (NSP Portal) Go to gov.in Register or log in as a new student Select: Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Fill all required fields Upload scanned documents Submit and save your Application ID \u2705 The school\/institute will verify and recommend your application. \ud83d\udcc5 Expected Timeline for 2025\u201326 Stage Date (Tentative) Application Opens August 2025 Last Date to Apply 30 September 2025 Verification Deadline Mid October 2025 Scholarship Disbursal November\u2013December 2025 \ud83d\udcf2 ScholarSetu will update you the moment applications open. \ud83e\udd1d ScholarSetu Makes This Easier Parents of children with disabilities already manage a lot. When it comes to applying for this scholarship, they often struggle with: Complex disability formats Certificate mismatches Income proof or Aadhaar issues Missing deadlines \ud83c\udfaf That\u2019s where ScholarSetu helps: \u2705 Friendly guidance (for parents &amp; guardians) \u2705 WhatsApp-based form filling \u2705 Document assistance \u2705 Updates until the money reaches your account \ud83d\udcac \u201cLet us help your child focus on learning \u2014 not paperwork.\u201d \ud83d\udd1a Final Words \u2014 Every Child Deserves Equal Opportunity If your child is living with any form of disability and studying in Class 1 to 10, this scholarship can ease your monthly burden and open doors to continuous learning. \ud83d\udcf2 Apply directly on NSP or let ScholarSetu.in handle it with care and speed. \ud83c\udf93 Because every child \u2014 no matter their ability \u2014 deserves a chance to grow and shine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[591,1],"tags":[603,596,600,599,604,598,610,597,602,606,609,601,608,551,592,605,594,595,611,593,607],"class_list":["post-1591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-scholarships-for-persons-with-disabilities","category-uncategorized","tag-centrally-sponsored-scholarship","tag-disability-scholarship-india","tag-divyang-welfare-scholarship","tag-earn-money-as-a-student","tag-education-support-for-divyang-students","tag-financial-help-for-disabled-students","tag-free-scholarship-help","tag-get-paid-to-study","tag-government-scholarship-for-disabled","tag-how-to-apply-on-nsp-portal","tag-inclusive-education-support","tag-national-scholarship-portal","tag-nsp-form-help","tag-nsp-scholarship-2025","tag-pre-matric-scholarship","tag-scholarship-for-class-1-to-10","tag-scholarships-for-disabled-students","tag-specially-abled-students","tag-student-welfare-schemes","tag-students-with-disabilities","tag-study-support-for-students-with-disability"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1591"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1591\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1592,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1591\/revisions\/1592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarsetu.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}