Pre Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support students with disabilities for further studies and reduce dropout rates. Through this scheme, maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance are provided to eligible students with disabilities studying in Classes IX and X.

Benefits:
1. **Maintenance Allowance** * (₹ per Month): Day Scholars: 500, Hostellers: 800.1. **Book Grant**: ₹ 1000/- per annum.1. **Disability Allowances** (₹ per Annum):

- Visually Impaired: ₹4,000.
- Hearing Impaired: ₹2,000.
- Physically Disabled (OH): ₹2,000.
- Intellectual Disabilities: ₹4,000.
- Other disabilities not covered above: ₹2,000.

> **[NOTE: (*) means for 12 months in an academic year]**

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an Indian national.
1. The applicant should be a student with a benchmark disability and should have a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
1. The applicant should be a regular, full-time student studying in Classes IX and X in:

  - A Government school; or
  - A school recognised by the Government; or
  - A school recognised by the Central/State Board of Secondary Education.

1. The applicant’s parents/guardian’s income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum.
1. Not more than 2 children with disabilities of the same parents will be eligible for benefits under the scheme. In case the second child is a twin, the scholarship will be admissible to both twins.
1. Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation
1. 50% of the total scholarships available each year are reserved for female candidates. If adequate eligible female candidates are not available, remaining slots may be utilised for suitable male candidates.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1:   Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. And click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. 
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
 Step 2:  A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill in the details and click “Register”. 
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number. 
Step 3:  Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction 
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4:  On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Documents Required:
Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian.
Proof of Age.
Educational Qualification Certificate.
Photograph.
Bank Account Details.
Aadhaar Details/Alternative Identity Document as applicable.
Other Documents Required as per the National Scholarship Portal application process.