Educational Scholarships for Students with Disabilities from North East India for
- Higher Secondary
- Graduation
- Post-Graduation
- Professional Courses.
The Indus Towers Scholarship Program 2025 aims to support young people with disabilities from the North-East by offering scholarships for useful vocational skills that help them find jobs. This program is for those who want to take part in skill-building activities and improve their chances of employment or self-employment. The focus is on practical training, helping these young folks gain skills that can lead to financial independence. They can apply for certificate and diploma courses lasting from 3 months to a year, with a maximum fee support of Rs. 70,000 each for 70 students from Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
The major highlights of the scholarship are tabulated below:
Particulars | Highlights |
Launching year | March 9, 2016 at Guwahati (Assam) |
Goal | The scholarship is targeted to help students with disabilities in Northeast India by supporting inclusive higher education for underprivileged and marginalized communities in the region. |
Targeted region | North-East region of India, encompassing Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura, who are doing or wish to do higher education. |
Additional Support | Some deserving students get help with things like study materials, special equipment, transport costs, and hostel fees to encourage them to finish their studies. |
Initiative by | Indus Towers Ltd (formerly Bharti Infratel Ltd) |
Implementation done by | Shishu Sarothi Centre for Rehabilitation and Training |
Scholars supported | 824 scholars across 8 states of NE India till now |
Who should apply? | Young students with disabilities who want to go to college or seek out professional programs, whether they’re in high school or working towards their postgraduate degrees. |
Scholarship Categories
There are two categories. Check the details below:
Eligibility Criteria With Details
Tabulated below are the details:
Rewards and Amount Associated with Scholarship
Find the details below:
Particulars | Highlights |
Benefit Amount | Scholarship of up to ₹70,000 each |
Number of scholars | 70 young people from Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland. |
Benefit shared via | Course fees will go straight to the school |
Application Process
Go to the partner website to apply for the scholarship.
If you want to apply for the scholarship, just follow these steps:
1. Hit the 'Apply Now' button.
2. If you haven’t signed up yet, click 'Register' and fill out the info they ask for. If you’re already registered, just log in with your Gmail, mobile number, or email.
3. Once you're logged in, find the 'Apply Now' button at the top next to the eligibility info and click on it.
4. Click 'Register' again, fill in the necessary details, upload any documents if needed, and hit submit.
Document Requirement for Application and Verification
The below mentioned documents must be presented and submitted by applicants wherever required.
- Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc can work for ID.
- Make sure all your application documents are uploaded in either .jpg, .png, or .pdf format and that they don’t exceed 500KB.
- Document submission is mandatory.
Selection and Conditions of the Scholarship
The table below combines selection criteria and important documents/terms for the Indus Towers Scholarship Program.
Contact for Assistance
Shishu Sarothi
Centre for Rehabilitation & Training for Multiple Disability
Off Ramkrishna Mission Road, Birubari
Guwahati - 7810 16, Assam
Email ID: info@ssscholarship.org | Phone Number: (+91) 7086268549
