University Grants Commission runs HEPSN (Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs) to help colleges and universities build inclusive campuses for students with disabilities. Colleges get grants for accessible infrastructure, assistive equipment and dedicated support units so differently-abled students can study with dignity. HEPSN is a central UGC scheme that covers all states and union
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment invites nominations for Vayoshreshtha Samman Iconic Mother Award every year to appreciate women senior citizens who raised high-achieving children under tough life conditions. Awardees get a cash prize of ₹2,50,000, a citation and a memento from the President of India on 1st October at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This
Uttar Pradesh government has kept the Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC students running in the 2026-27 session, and the online portal at scholarship.up.gov.in is accepting fresh and renewal applications. Students of Class 9 and 10 whose family income stays within ₹2 lakh a year can apply through the OTR-based login and get the money directly in
Post Matric Scholarship Students with Disabilities is open for applications on NSP for the 2026-27 academic year. The portal started accepting fresh and renewal applications from 1 June 2026. This central scholarship, run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, gives money help to students with disabilities so they can study after Class 10
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched National Overseas Scholarship for Students with Disabilities to help disabled students pursue higher education abroad. This scheme provides financial support for Master's and PhD programs at foreign universities. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) runs this scheme to support students with 40% or more disability
Persons with Disabilities Scheme in Colleges: Financial Assistance to Visually Challenged Teachers provides crucial financial support to permanent visually challenged educators in India. This scheme helps teachers pursue professional research and classroom instruction by covering reader allowances and providing funding for essential learning aids, such as Braille books and recorded study materials. Persons with Disabilities
