Question: I want to know about National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities. What does it offer?

Answer: **Eligibility:** Ministry Of Social Justice and EmpowermentNational Fellowship for Students with
DisabilitiesEducationFellowshipLearningDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked
QuestionsThe National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities (NFPwD) is a fellowship scheme launched by the Government of India
in 2012-13 to increase opportunities for students with disabilities to pursue higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D.
The scheme is implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on behalf of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.ï»¿The NFPwD scheme provides financial assistance to students
with disabilities who are pursuing M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in any university/institution recognized by the UGC. The fellowship is
awarded on the basis of merit and the student's disability certificateOkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and
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