What is National Scholarship PwD (NSPwD)?
National Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities (NSPwD) is a central government scheme for students with 40%+ benchmark disability pursuing technical, professional, and academic courses post-Class 10. Provides Maintenance Allowance: ₹500/month (Day Scholar) or ₹2,500/month (Hosteller) + Course Fee reimbursement up to ₹10,000 per year + ₹6,000 reader allowance for visually impaired. Around 5,500 scholarships per year. Two streams: Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) and Post-Matric (Class 11 to PhD). Administered by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice. Apply online at scholarships.gov.in.
National Scholarship PwD (NSPwD) — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | National Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities (NSPwD) 2026 — ₹500-₹2,500/Month + Course Fee |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | ₹500/month (Day) or ₹2,500/month (Hosteller) + ₹10,000/year fees + ₹6,000 reader (for visually impaired) |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 22 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
विकलांग व्यक्तियों के लिए राष्ट्रीय छात्रवृत्ति — 40%+ benchmark disability वाले छात्रों के लिए। Maintenance: ₹500/माह (Day Scholar) या ₹2,500/माह (Hosteller) + ₹10,000/वर्ष Course Fee + ₹6,000 Reader Allowance। 5,500 छात्रवृत्तियाँ सालाना। Pre-Matric (कक्षा 9-10) और Post-Matric (कक्षा 11 से PhD)। DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice। scholarships.gov.in पर आवेदन।
Benefits of National Scholarship PwD (NSPwD)
₹500/month (Day) or ₹2,500/month (Hosteller) + ₹10,000/year fees + ₹6,000 reader (for visually impaired)
Who is Eligible for National Scholarship PwD (NSPwD)?
- ✓Indian citizen with 40%+ benchmark disability (any category — visual/hearing/locomotor/intellectual/multiple)
- ✓Studying Class 9-10 (Pre-Matric) or Class 11-PhD (Post-Matric)
- ✓Family annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (Pre-Matric) or ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (Post-Matric)
- ✓Studying in a recognized school/college/institute (government or government-aided/recognized private)
- ✓Minimum 50% marks in previous final exam (40% for severely disabled)
- ✓Not availing any other central scholarship simultaneously
Documents Required for National Scholarship PwD (NSPwD)
How to Apply for National Scholarship PwD (NSPwD) Online?
- 1Generate UDID (Unique Disability ID) at swavlambancard.gov.in if not already done
- 2Visit scholarships.gov.in (NSP) → New Registration with Aadhaar + UDID
- 3Login → Choose 'Scholarship for Students with Disabilities — Top Class / Pre-Matric / Post-Matric'
- 4Fill personal + disability + academic + income details
- 5Upload documents (especially UDID + income cert + bonafide)
- 6Submit → Institution verifies → Department approves → DBT credited
Official Government Portal
Use scholarships.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗Apply on scholarships.gov.in