Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
Scholarship Overview & Objectives
Scheme Purpose
To encourage eligible dependants to pursue higher technical and professional education by providing scholarship assistance.
Who Can Apply
Eligible dependent wards / widows of CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel covered under the scheme's specified categories, pursuing an eligible first professional degree course.
Key Highlights
- ✓ • Merit-based scholarship scheme. • 2,000 new scholarships for CAPF / Assam Rifles wards each academic year under the detailed guidelines. • 1,000 scholarships for boys and 1,000 for girls. • ₹30,000 per year for boys and ₹36,000 per year for girls. • Scholarship duration up to 5 years, depending on the course. • Renewal is available subject to scheme conditions.
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme is implemented under the National Defence Fund to encourage higher technical and professional education for dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel.
Scholarship Amount & Financial Coverage
Verified financial assistance directly remitted to beneficiary account or educational institution.
| Benefit Name | Amount | Type | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ Scholarship for Girls | : ₹3,000 per month / ₹36,000 per year | ||
| ✔ Scholarship for Boys | ₹2,500 per month / ₹30,000 per year |
Eligibility & Academic Requirements
Approved qualifying educational tier
Course or degree program applicable
Subject disciplines permitted
Qualifying score in previous academic year
Permanent residency verification
Category eligibility specifications
Present academic year enrollment
Must have passed from recognized board/uni
Govt / Aided / Recognized Private Institute
Programme length / tenure
Required accreditation / approval
• Eligible categories include wards/widows of deceased personnel, wards of personnel disabled due to Government-service-related causes, and wards of retired/serving personnel below Officer Rank, subject to the scheme categories. • Applicant must belong to an eligible CAPF / Assam Rifles personnel category. • Fresh applicant must be pursuing a first professional degree course. • Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying MEQ are required for fresh applicants. • Renewal applicants must pass each subsequent academic year with at least 50% marks. • Scholarship is admissible for a maximum of two children per family. • Applicants are eligible irrespective of marital status. • Course and institution must meet the applicable recognition requirements
Category & Special Reservations
This scholarship provides dedicated quota or preference to candidates from the following groups: