About The Scholarship
The NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2023-24 is a commendable initiative by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability, Government of India. Designed for physically challenged students in Class 9 or 10, this scholarship aims to provide financial support, including a maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance. Below, we present a simplified overview, objectives, eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, required documents, and how to apply.

Objectives of this scholarships
- Motivate poor students with disabilities to pursue higher education.
- Support students in their studies and prepare them for future livelihoods.
- Provide maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance.
Full Overview Of Ishan Uday Scholarship
Particulars | Details |
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Scholarship Name | NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Disabilities Students |
Covering Region | India |
Launched By | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability, Government of India |
Objective | Supporting physically challenged students in Class 9 or 10 for their education and future livelihood. |
Beneficiary | Students with Disabilities, currently studying in the undergraduate first year |
Scholarship Amount | Maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance |
Deadline | 30-Nov-2023 |
Official Website | https://scholarships.gov.in/ |
Important Date
ScholarshipName | Application Deadline | Defective Application Verification Date | Institute Verification | DNO/SNO/MNO Verification | Guidelines |
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NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Disabilities Students | Open till 30-11-2023 | Open till 15-12-2023 | Opening Soon | Opening Soon | Guidelines |
Eligibility criteria
- Regular full-time students of Class 9 or 10 in a government-recognized school.
- More than 40% disability certified by a competent authority.
- Annual family income less than INR 2,50,000 from all sources.
Selection Procedure
Scholarship Amounts & benefits
Purpose | Amount |
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Maintenance Allowance | INR 500 (Day Scholar), INR 800 (Hosteller) |
Book Grant | INR 1,000 (per annum) |
Disability Allowance | Visually Impaired or Intellectual Disabilities: INR 4,000; Other Disabilities: INR 2,000 |
Required Documents
- Photograph of the applicant
- Certificate of previous academic mark sheet
- Fee receipt of the current course year
- Age proof
- Income certificate of the family
- Bank account details
- Disability certificate
How to apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link on the official website https://scholarships.gov.in/.
- Register by providing the necessary details.

- Fill in the application form, upload the required documents, and submit.
- Ensure accuracy as no changes can be made once submitted.
- Apply only once, as multiple applications will be cancelled.
Contact Details:
- Phone: 0120-6619540
- Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in