Saturday, June 2, 2012

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) SCHOLARSHIPS For STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES


1000 SCHOLARSHIPS  For STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES



National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt, of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund) :-

Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):-
■ Under this scheme, 1000 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.
■ 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of non- availability of female candidates.
■ Applicants may apply any time in academic year for scholarship under this  scheme.

Scholarships will be awarded on quarterly basis for the applications received in preceding quarter. Under this scheme, an advance copy of application should also be'submitted online by the candidate.
■ Reimbursement of Non-Refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/ Government -aided institutions. Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs. 2500/ per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs.3000/- per month for Professional Post-Graduate Courses in one academic year.   ■ '
■ Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses.
■ Visual and hearing impaired students in addition will be provided financial assistance for purchase of aids & appliances (only once during life time).
■ Monthly income of the beneficiary /parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.25000/- (Rs. 3.00 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
■ A Scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/ stipend for pursuing the course.

► How to apply :- The applicants are requested to print the online filled application and send at the address mentioned below along with requisite documents duly countersigned and recommended by the Head of the Institution, where they are studying. It is to be noted that without a hard copy, a candidate's application will not be entertained.
► National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-12, Faridabad-121007 (Haryana).
► For further details, please visit website of NHFDC "www.nhfdc.nic.in" or contact: NHFDC at,-Telephone nos .-0129- 2226910, 2287512, 2287513 Fax no. 0129-2284371, 
E-mail: nhfd07@gmail.com

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