Dimapur, August 28 (MExN): Shishu Sarothi (Center for Rehabilitation and Training for Multiple Disability), a rights-based, non-profit organization based in Guwahati, in partnership with Indus Towers Ltd (Formerly Bharti Infratel Ltd), has announced Higher Education & Skills Building Scholarships 2022-23 for students with disabilities in Northeast India.
The scholarships would be awarded to 180 deserving students with disabilities from North-East India who wish to pursue or are currently pursuing higher education in academic or professional courses at levels ranging from Higher Secondary to Post Graduation or Vocational/Skill Building Courses, informed a press release received here on Sunday.
Young graduates who are preparing for government jobs or civil services examinations can avail scholarship for preparatory coaching. A few scholarships are also reserved for students with disabilities from other states in India studying in Institutions of national importance recognized by Government of India, the release stated.
Its partner organization in Nagaland is the Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF)
As per the release, primarily, the scholarship program provides financial support for the scholars to cover educational expenses/fees paid till the completion of their courses. Additionally, some deserving students will be provided support for specific requirements of study materials, assistive equipment and devices, conveyance allowance and hostel fees to facilitate and motivate them to complete the course of study.
Online and offline applications for the 2022-23 session commenced from August 25. All details about the scholarship are available www.ssscholarship.org. Last date of applying is September 30 2022. For any queries students can also call/SMS/Whatsapp on HELPLINE: +91 70862 68549 between 10 am-5 pm on working days for any assistance, it informed.
