Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles
The scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India from the academic year 2006-07 to encourage higher technical & professional education for the depende...
**Note:** The above scholarship amount is to be paid annually after selection @ ₹36,000/- to each girl & ₹30,000/- to each boy.
**Duration of Scholarship:**
Up to 5 years (depending upon the duration of the course being pursued by the applicant and as approved by the respective regulatory body).
Eligibility (who can apply)
**The eligibility criteria for availing financial assistance under this scheme are as follows:-**
Wards/widows of deceased Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (ARs) personnel who died in harness/election duty, wards of personnel disabled due to causes attributable to Government service, and Wards of Ex CAPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
Wards/widows of retired and serving CAPFs & AR Personnel. (Personnel below Officer Rank)
Pursuing first professional degree programme in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc. in accordance with the [guidelines](https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/warb/G_1197_3001.pdf) as mentioned in Para- 8 (B). 1. Having a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of a new applicant. (OR) For applicants applying under the renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with a minimum of 50% marks.
A grace period of one year only for cases, where there is a delay on the part of the candidate for submission of application for renewal of scholarship may be entertained.
> **Order of Preference:**
Applications received from the eligible applicants under the Fresh category will be shortlisted on the basis of an order of preference as mentioned below and the percentage of marks obtained by them in MEQ:-
**Sl. No.****Category****Details**1Category-A Wards/Widows of CAPFs & AR personnel killed in action.2Category-BWards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel disabled in action.3Category-CWards/Widows of deceased CAP
How to Apply
**Online**
Online submission for the scholarship can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal with the required documents: [https://scholarships.gov.in/ ](https://scholarships.gov.in/)
> **Registration for New Applicant:**
**Step 01:** Open the official NSP website and click on "[New Registration"](https://scholarships.gov.in/registrations/#/) under Applicant Corner.
**Step 02:** Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the undertaking by clicking on the Check box then click on Continue.
**Step 03:** Start the registration by providing the required details.
> **Registered Applicant:**
**Step 01:** Open the official NSP website and click on '[Fresh Application](https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/loginPage)' under Applicant Corner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles / what is the eligibility?
**The eligibility criteria for availing financial assistance under this scheme are as follows:-**
1. Wards/widows of deceased Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (ARs) personnel who died in harness/election duty, wards of personnel disabled due to causes attributable t...
What are the benefits of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles?
**The benefits under the scheme is as follows:**
**Amount of Scholarship:**
• ₹3,000/- per month for girls.
• ₹2,500/- per month for boys
**Note:** The above scholarship amount is to be paid annually after selection @ ₹36,000/- to each girl & ₹30,000/- to each boy.
**Duration of S...
How to apply online for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles?
**Online**
Online submission for the scholarship can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal with the required documents: [https://scholarships.gov.in/ ](https://scholarships.gov.in/)
> **Registration for New Applicant:**
**Step 01:** Open the official NSP websit...