What is the aim of the Scheme?

The aim of the scheme is to encourage higher technical and professional education for the wards of widows and ex-CPFs personnel.

Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?

Welfare And Rehabilitation Board, CPFs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

When was this scheme launched?

The scheme was introduced in the Academic year 2006-07.

Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?

The applicants should be Wards/widows of CPFs personnel died in harness, Wards of ex-CPFs personnel disabled while on duty, Wards of ex-CPFs personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards or Wards/widows of Ex-CPFs/in-service personnel (Below Officer Rank i.e. up to the rank of Subedar Major /Inspector only).

Which are the courses eligible for the Scholarship?

The courses eligible for the Scholarship: First professional degree programme in engineering, medicine, dental, veterinary, MBA, MCA, etc. duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, etc.

What should be the minimum percentage of marks required at Class 12th to apply under the scheme?

At least 60% marks at the 10+2 level required for the initial sanction.

What should be the minimum percentage of marks required for renewal of the scholarship?

For renewal in subsequent years, 50% marks each year is mandatory.

Shall an applicant be eligible for a scholarship after marriage/re-marriage?

Yes, a person shall be eligible for scholarship after his/her marriage/re-marriage.

How many children can avail of the benefits of the scheme in a family?

The scholarship is admissible for two children only per family.

What is the amount of Scholarship given under the scheme?

The amount of scholarship of ₹1250/- per month & ₹1500/- per month will be given to the boys & girls respectively.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?

The duration of scholarship is two to five years as approved by the concerned regulatory body for the programme.

When will the applications be invited for the scheme?

The applications are invited from eligible candidates by 30th November of each year.

How can an applicant apply for the scheme?

Each applicant should submit his/her application to the concerned force Head Quarter.

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About PMSSW/WCPFP

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme supports the dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel. It is run by the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB), which the Ministry of Home Affairs set up to look after serving and ex-CPF personnel, their next of kin and separated families. The scheme has run since the 2006-07 academic year and is funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

The purpose is to encourage higher technical and professional education, in fields such as engineering, medicine, dental and veterinary science, MBA and MCA at recognised institutions. The benefit is a cash scholarship paid by direct benefit transfer, held for the duration of the course up to a maximum of five years.

It is meant for the wards and widows of Central Police Force personnel, covering forces such as the BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, NSG and Assam Rifles. Around 2,000 fresh scholarships are sanctioned each year, split between girls and boys, alongside renewals carried over from earlier years. Whether a particular applicant qualifies depends on the eligibility conditions set out below.

Sources: Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB), CRPF, Ministry of Home Affairs · myScheme - Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Wards/Widows of CPF Personnel · Buddy4Study - PMSS for Wards and Widows of CAPFs and Assam Rifles

Who runs it

Provider

Ministry Of Home Affairs

Central Government

Welfare And Rehabilitation Board, CPFs

At a glance

Key details

Level	Central
Scheme type	Central Sector Scheme
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Offline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

1. Persons eligible for the scholarship	(a) Wards and widows of CPFs personnel died in harness.
1. Persons eligible for the scholarship	(b) Wards of ex-CPFs personnel disabled while on duty.
1. Persons eligible for the scholarship	(c) Wards of ex-CPFs personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
1. Persons eligible for the scholarship	(d) Wards & widows of Ex-CPFs/in-service personnel (Below Officer Rank i.e. up to the rank of Subedar Major /Inspector only).
1. Persons eligible for the scholarship	2. Order of preference: If the number of applications for scholarship exceeds the approved number of scholarships, the order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under:-
1. Persons eligible for the scholarship	i)Category-AWards/Widows of CPFs personnel killed in action.ii)Category-BWards of ex-CPFs personnel disabled in action.iii)Category-CWards of ex-CPFs personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards iv)Category-DWards/Widows of CPFs personnel who died in harnessv)Category-EWards of ex-CPFs personnel disabled while in service with disability attributable to Govt. Service.vi)Category-FWards of ex-CPFs personnel (PBOR)vii)Category-GWards of in-service personnel (PBOR) subject to availability of scholarship on a merit basis.3. Courses eligible for the Scholarship:
1. Persons eligible for the scholarship	First professional degree programme in engineering, medicine, dental, veterinary, MBA, MCA, etc. duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, etc.
4. Academic requirement	At least 60% marks at the 10+2 level for the initial sanction. For renewal in subsequent years, 50% marks each year is mandatory.
4. Academic requirement	Note 01: The scheme is open for widows and unmarried wards of CPFs personnel. However, marriage/re-marriage subsequently would not disqualify a person.
4. Academic requirement	Note 02: The scholarship is admissible for two children only per family. Since the scholarship from PM’s Scheme is restricted to 2 children only, therefore particulars of all children should be indicated in the appropriate column.

What you get

Award & benefits

Amount of Scholarship: ₹1250/- per month for boys
₹1500/- per month for girls
Duration of the Scholarship: Two to five years as approved by the concerned regulatory body for the programme.

What to prepare

Documents required

Documents to be attached to the Application Form:

An Attested photocopy of matriculation or equivalent examination certificate for verification of date of birth.

An Attested photocopy of the mark sheet of 10 + 2/equivalent examination.

In the case of MBA/MCA applicants, an attested copy of the minimum entry qualification certificate.

Bonafide studentship certificate to be issued by Registrar/Dean/Principal of College/Institution pertaining to the particular course for which scholarship is claimed.

Attested photocopy of the previous academic year’s mark sheet for the continuation of the scholarship.

Certificate in original from College/Institution that the applicant has not dropped in any year of the course.

Certificate from College/Institute that the Institution is approved by AICTE/MCI etc. or as the case may be.

Attested copy of discharge certificate / I-card issued by the unit commander of the concerned force as proof of ex-CPF personnel.

Copy of PPO (Special Family Pension in case of widows & Special Family Pension/Liberalized Family Pension order in case of widows of service personnel where the death of the individual is attributable to government services).

Attested Copy of relationship/dependency certificate.

(Copy of death certificate of Ex-CPFs personnel wherever applicable. (m) Declaration cum pre-receipt (in original) duly signed by the recipient on one rupee revenue stamp.

In the case of the ward of in-service personnel (PBOR) necessary certificate from the concerned unit commandant.

Disability certificate in case of ward of disabled personnel duly certified by the competent authority.

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Official Website Guidelines myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

PMSSW/WCPFP – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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