{"h1":"Scholarships for Children with Disabilities in India","faq":[{"a":"The Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities supports schooling around Class 9 to 10, and the Post-Matric Scholarship covers Class 11 onwards including college, both from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and applied for on the National Scholarship Portal.","q":"Which is the main scholarship for school-age children with disabilities?"},{"a":"In most cases yes — a UDID (Unique Disability ID) card, or a disability certificate showing benchmark disability of 40% or more, is the key document that unlocks central and state scholarships and many other entitlements.","q":"Do I need a UDID card to apply?"},{"a":"Most central government disability scholarships are applied for online through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Your state's disability welfare department handles its own additional schemes, so check both.","q":"Where do I actually apply?"},{"a":"Yes, central scholarships have family income ceilings that vary by scheme and are revised periodically. Always check the current limit on the official portal for the specific scholarship before applying.","q":"Is there an income limit?"}],"lang":"en","slug":"what-scholarships-are-available-for-children-with-disabilities-in-india","title":"What scholarships are available for children with disabilities in India?","entity":{"key":"scholarships","kind":"rights","name":"Disability Scholarships","slug":null},"lenses":[{"kind":"stakeholder","label":"Parent","value":"parent"},{"kind":"intent","label":"Support","value":"support"},{"kind":"lifecycle","label":"Plan","value":"plan"},{"kind":"route","label":"Special-Education","value":"special-education"},{"kind":"empowerment","label":"Mainstream Inclusion","value":"mainstream_inclusion"}],"parent":null,"related":[{"lang":"en","slug":"what-government-benefits-are-available-for-a-child-with-a-disability-in-india","title":"What government benefits are available for a child with a disability in India?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child-in-india-and-should-i","title":"How do I get a disability certificate for my child in India, and should I?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-support-is-available-for-the-higher-education-of-a-young-person-with-a-disability-in-india","title":"Higher-Education Support for a Young Person with a Disability in India"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-government-schemes-help-children-with-special-needs-in-india","title":"What government schemes help children with special needs in India?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"are-there-scholarships-for-children-with-disabilities","title":"Scholarships for children with disabilities"},{"lang":"en","slug":"can-i-get-a-disability-pension-for-my-child","title":"Can I get a disability pension for my child?"}],"summary":"India offers government scholarships for children with disabilities through the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Top-Class schemes — applied for via the National Scholarship Portal, usually requiring a UDID card showing 40%+ disability and income within set limits. Many states run additional schemes. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.","answer_md":"*Raising a child with a disability brings extra costs — and India has a real safety net of scholarships designed to lighten that load and keep your child learning.*\n\n## In short\nSeveral government scholarships exist specifically for children and students with disabilities in India — the main ones come from the **Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)** through the National Scholarship Portal: **Pre-Matric** (Class 9–10), **Post-Matric** (Class 11 upwards), and **Top-Class** scholarships for higher education. Many state governments run their own schemes too. To apply, your child will usually need a **UDID (Unique Disability ID) card** confirming 40% or more disability, and the family income must fall within set limits. These are real, recurring entitlements — not one-off charity.\n\n## The main scholarships to know\n- **Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities** — supports schooling from roughly Class 9 to 10, covering maintenance and book allowances.\n- **Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities** — for Class 11 onwards, including college and professional courses, with allowances that increase for higher study.\n- **Scholarship for Top-Class Education** — supports students with disabilities pursuing recognised higher education at notified institutions.\n- **National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (UGC)** — for those pursuing MPhil/PhD research.\n- **State-level schemes** — most states (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and others) run additional disability scholarships and education allowances; check your state's welfare or disability department.\n- **NGO and private trusts** — bodies such as the National Trust and various foundations offer education support and aids/appliance grants.\n\n**What you'll typically need:** a UDID card (or disability certificate showing benchmark disability of 40%+), income proof, bank account details, school/college admission proof, and an active account on the **National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)**, where most central schemes are applied for online.\n\n## A quick word on getting started\nThe single most useful first step is the **UDID card** — it unlocks most scholarships, travel concessions, and other entitlements. If your child doesn't yet have one, a disability certificate from a notified medical authority begins the process. Keep a simple folder of documents ready; deadlines on the National Scholarship Portal open and close each academic year, so applying early matters.\n\n## The Pinnacle way\nAbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional — never from an app or online form. Our family-support team routinely helps parents understand what their child's developmental profile means for school, documentation and entitlements. Explore how we [support your family's journey](/) and how a [structured clinical assessment](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) gives you a clear picture, and reach out through our [parent guidance and support](/parent-support) for help navigating the next steps.\n\n## Trusted sources\nRehabilitation Council of India (rehabcouncil.nic.in) for disability-sector education and certification guidance; WHO (who.int) on disability inclusion and equal access to education. For scheme specifics and current eligibility, always confirm on the official National Scholarship Portal and your state disability welfare department.\n\n**Next step —** Want help understanding your child's profile and what support fits? [Talk to a Pinnacle family-support team member](/parent-support).\n\nThis is general information, not a diagnosis or legal advice — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.","canonical":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-scholarships-are-available-for-children-with-disabilities-in-india","editorial":{"reviewed_at":"2026-06-11T20:12:18.613642+00:00","reviewed_by":null,"developed_by":"SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network"},"alternates":[{"href":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-scholarships-are-available-for-children-with-disabilities-in-india","lang":"en","indexable":true}],"dimensions":[],"meta_title":"Disability Scholarships for Children in India","meta_robots":"index, follow, max-image-preview:large","everyday_tip":"Make one simple document folder — UDID card or disability certificate, income proof, bank details, school admission letter — and keep it updated. It turns a stressful application into a ten-minute task each year.","published_at":"2026-06-10T12:56:00.519845+00:00","reading_paths":[{"key":"therapy","items":[{"lang":"en","slug":"are-there-scholarships-for-children-with-disabilities","title":"Scholarships for children with disabilities","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-government-schemes-help-children-with-special-needs-in-india","title":"What government schemes help children with special needs in India?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"can-i-get-a-disability-pension-for-my-child","title":"Can I get a disability pension for my child?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-government-benefits-are-available-for-a-child-with-a-disability-in-india","title":"What government benefits are available for a child with a disability in India?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-support-is-available-for-the-higher-education-of-a-young-person-with-a-disability-in-india","title":"Higher-Education Support for a Young Person with a Disability in India","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child-in-india-and-should-i","title":"How do I get a disability certificate for my child in India, and should I?","reason":"Linked from this answer"}],"label":"Explore therapy & support","total":6}],"what_to_watch":"Watch for annual application windows on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) — they open and close each academic year. Keep your child's UDID card, income proof and admission documents ready so you never miss a deadline.","authority_links":[{"url":"https://rehabcouncil.nic.in","label":"Rehabilitation Council of India — disability education and certification"},{"url":"https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability","label":"WHO — disability inclusion and equal access"}],"last_reviewed_at":"2026-06-10T12:56:00.519845+00:00","meta_description":"A warm parent's guide to government scholarships for children with disabilities in India — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Top-Class schemes, UDID and how to appl","related_materials":[],"related_techniques":[]}