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RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen(RMEWF - EDUCATION)
Overview
About RMEWF - EDUCATION
The RMEWF Financial Assistance for Education of Children and Widows of Ex-Servicemen is a central welfare grant administered by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), the apex body under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare in the Ministry of Defence. It is funded from the Raksha Mantri's Ex-servicemen Welfare Fund, which is where the acronym RMEWF comes from.
The grant is paid as cash toward education. It supports the schooling and undergraduate study of dependent children of ex-servicemen (ESM) and their widows, and it also covers widows who are themselves enrolled in a postgraduate course. The assistance is a recurring monthly payment rather than a single one-time award.
The scheme runs across all states and is meant for ex-servicemen families rather than the general public. It sits alongside the KSB's other welfare grants, such as support for orphan and disabled children of ESM and vocational training for widows, all drawn from the same fund.
Sources: myScheme – RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen · Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence · Kendriya Sainik Board – Welfare Schemes
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Defence
Central Government
Central Sector Scheme
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 1981-01-01 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Applicant must be an ESM/ widow/Orphan dependent. | |
| Should be of rank Havildar/equivalent and below. | |
| The scheme is applicable for classes 1 to 12 of school and undergraduate classes of a degree college. This grant is also admissible to widows who wish to pursue 2-year post graduate degree. The ward/widow shall complete the course successfully. | |
| The applicant should not be drawing education allowance or similar benefit from the State or is employer. | |
| The scheme is eligible for only first two children. However, in case of twin children, below mentioned condition shall be applicable:- | |
| In case the 1st and 2nd children are twins only twins will be eligible as maximum two children are permitted. | |
| In case 2nd and 3rd children are twins both will be eligible for education financial assistance alongwith 1st. Thus the ESM can avail for three children subject to fulfilment of above mentioned criteria. | |
| In case of unfortunate demise of 1st or 2nd child. In case of unfortunate demise of 1st child, 2nd and 3rd children as mentioned in discharge book will be eligible. Similarly in case of demise of 2nd child, the 3rd child will be eligible as mentioned in discharge book. The death certificate will be uploaded as supporting document with online application for scrutiny. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- This grant is not applicable for any of the professional or technical courses/degrees.
- The applicant must not receive education allowance, scholarship, or similar benefit from the State Government or employer.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial Assistance for Children: ₹1,000/- per month per child.
- Available for a maximum of 2 eligible children.
- Applicable from Class 1 to Class 12 and undergraduate degree courses.
- The child must successfully complete the academic year/course.
- Financial Assistance for Widows: Available for widows pursuing a 2-year postgraduate degree course.
- The widow must successfully complete the course.
- Special Provision for Twin Children: If the 2nd and 3rd children are twins, assistance may be granted to all 3 children, subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions.
- If the 1st and 2nd children are twins, assistance is restricted to the twin children only.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
https://164.100.158.73/registration.htm
Source
Official links
Questions
RMEWF - EDUCATION – 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.