Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed

The Prime Minister of India has created this new scholarship scheme specially available for the central armed Police officers and Assam rifles. You can apply for the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles by reading the article given below and in this article, we have shared each and every important specification of the scholarship scheme that will help you to apply for the scholarship really easily. We have also shared the step-by-step procedure through which you will be able to apply for the scholarship.

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About Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

The scholarship scheme which is presented by the Prime Minister of our country especially for the army officials is one of the most important scholarship schemes. This scholarship will be really helpful for the children of army people who are not able to continue their education due to the lack of financial funds or any other reason. You can apply for the scholarship by following the step-by-step application procedure given below. However, you have to apply for the scholarship before the last date of 15th April.

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Details Of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

Name	Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles 2022
Launched by	Prime Minister
Objective	Providing scholarships
Beneficiaries	Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
Official website	National Scholarship Portal

Important Dates

The last date to apply for the scholarship is 17th January 2023

Defective verification last date is 31st January 2023.

Institute verification last date is 31st January 2023.

Eligibility Criteria for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-

For CAPFs & Assam Rifles:-
- Wards/widows of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel 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 a first professional degree program in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc.
- Having a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of new applicant Or For applicants applying under renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with minimum 50% marks.
- A grace period of one year only for cases, where there is a delay on part of a candidate for submission of application for renewal of scholarship may be entertained.
For State Police Forces:-
- Dependent wards of State Police Personnel who are martyred during Terror/ Naxal attacks are eligible under this category subject to the following:-
  - Pursuing a first professional degree program in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc.
  - Having a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of new applicant Or For applicants applying under renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with minimum 50% marks.
- A grace period of one year only for cases, where there is a delay on part of a candidate for submission of application for renewal of scholarship may be entertained.

Duration of Scholarship

The scholarship will be provided for the following duration:-

Up to five years (depending upon the duration of the course being pursued by the applicant and as approved by the respective regulatory body).

Amount of Scholarship

The following amount will be given in this scholarship:-

Rs. 3000/-per month for girls.
To be paid annually after selection.
Rs. 2500/- per month for boys
Rs 36,000/-to each girl & Rs 30,000/- to each boy

Courses Applicable

The following courses are available in this scholarship:-

Only First professional degree courses like BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B Pharma, B.Sc (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.) duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grant Commission (UGC)

Documents Required

The applicant must submit the following documents to apply for the scholarship:-

Service certificate to be issued by H.O.O. in case of serving personnel
Scanned copy of the mark sheet of MEQ (Minimum Entry Qualification) i.e Class 12, Diploma, Graduation, or equivalent
PPO or Discharge certificate (mandatory for category A to F)
Disability certificate (mandatory for category B and D)
Death certificate (mandatory for category A and C)
Certificate of Gallantry award (Mandatory for category E)

Terms and Conditions

The applicant must follow the following terms and conditions to apply for the scholarship:-

To ensure the renewal of the scholarship for subsequent years, the students need to pass the professional course with at least 50% marks.
The scholarship can be tenable for up to 5 years depending upon the duration of the course pursued by the applicant.
The selected students will also receive a personal letter from the Honourable Prime Minister.
The students admitted in the second year of professional/technical bachelor degree courses through lateral entry can also apply for the scholarship.
The selected scholars will receive the scholarship amount directly into their bank accounts through the PFMS (Public Finance Management System) under the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) program.

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