Scholarship Programme for Children with Disabilities: Enabling Education, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and realise their potential.
Launched in 2010, Jan Madhyam’s Scholarship Programme for Children with Disabilities provides financial assistance and comprehensive support to children from economically disadvantaged families, particularly girls, who face barriers to education because of disabilities, developmental challenges or learning difficulties.
Going beyond conventional scholarship schemes, the programme supports children with disabilities through access to inclusive education, special education, remedial learning, assistive devices, therapeutic interventions, medical care and skill development. By addressing both educational and financial barriers, the initiative empowers children to access meaningful learning opportunities, build confidence, develop life skills and participate more fully in mainstream society.
The programme supports economically disadvantaged children with a range of disabilities, developmental conditions and learning needs, including:
Detailed Overview
The scholarship extends beyond financial assistance to address the diverse educational, medical and developmental needs of each child. Support may include:
Inclusive and Mainstream Education: Financial assistance for school admission, tuition fees and continued access to formal education.
Special and Remedial Education: Access to individualised learning support, special educators and remedial teaching to address specific learning needs.
Assistive Devices and Accessibility: Support for essential aids and appliances that improve communication, mobility, learning and independence.
Therapy and Medical Intervention: Assistance with necessary therapies, medical consultations, treatment and medicines.
Skill Development and Life Skills: Opportunities for vocational exposure, functional learning and life skills training that encourage independence and participation.
Educational Continuity: Support to help children remain in school, overcome learning barriers and progress towards their educational goals.
Beyond Scholarships: Building an Ecosystem of Support
Recognising that a child's development depends on the support of their family, school and wider community, Jan Madhyam complements financial assistance with a range of community-based interventions:
Government School Partnerships: Collaborating with government schools to identify children with disabilities and connect them with appropriate educational and support services.
Remedial Education and Medical Support: Facilitating access to specialised learning interventions, therapies and medical assistance.
Parent and Family Counselling: Providing counselling, guidance and awareness to parents, caregivers and families to strengthen their understanding of disability, inclusion and the developmental needs of their children.
Access to Government Entitlements: Guiding families through the process of obtaining disability certificates, UDID cards, disability pensions, railway concessions and accessible public transport passes.
Community Awareness and Inclusion: Building greater awareness of disability rights, equal educational opportunities and the importance of creating supportive and inclusive environments for children with disabilities.
Creating Opportunities. Transforming Lives.
Jan Madhyam believes that disability should never determine a child's access to education, opportunity or dignity. By combining financial assistance with educational interventions, healthcare support, assistive technology, family counselling and access to government entitlements, the programme works towards creating a more inclusive ecosystem for children with disabilities.
The ultimate goal is not merely to help a child enter a classroom, but to enable them to learn with confidence, develop essential life skills, become more independent and participate meaningfully in society.
Because every child deserves more than an opportunity to attend school. Every child deserves the opportunity to belong, achieve and thrive.