Today, we are sharing with our readers the important details regarding the new scholarship scheme which is presented by the Prime Minister of India, especially for the children of army personnel. You can apply for the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel 2024 by following the step-by-step application procedure mentioned in the article given below. You can also read about the eligibility criteria which is required to follow this scholarship scheme presented by the Central Government.
About Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF
The Prime Minister of India started a new scholarship scheme specially available for the wards of government officers. This new scholarship scheme is available to apply and the applicants are advised to apply for this scholarship before the last date of 15th October 2021. You can easily apply for the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel by going to the National Scholarship Portal presented by the Central Government of India to manage all of the centrally sponsored scholarship schemes.
Also Check: National Scholarship Scheme
Details Of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel
Name | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF 2024 |
Launched by | Central Government |
Objective | Providing monthly incentive |
Beneficiaries | Wards of army personnel |
Official site | PM Scholarship |
Important Dates
Scholarship Scheme Start Date OF Apply : 31st October 2024
Start Date for defect verification: 15th November 2024
Start Date for Institute verification: 15th November 2024
Course Eligibility
The applicant must be pursuing the following courses to take the scholarship:-
- Professional Degree Courses like BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, BEd, BBS, BCA, MCA B. Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India(MCI), University Grants Commission (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), etc. (Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA, MCA).
- Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
- No distance learning course is permitted under this scheme.
- PMSS can be availed for one course only.
Eligibility Criteria for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- Students who have taken regular admission are only eligible for PMSS.
- Students should have secured 60% and above in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
- The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zonal railways/RPSF.
Benefits Of Scholarship
The benefits of this scholarship are as follows:-
- The amount of the scholarship would be as follows:
- 2000/- per month for male students
- 2250/- per month for female students
- The payment of the scholarship will be granted after approval of the DG/RPF as per the order of merit each year.
Documents Required
The applicant must have the following documents for this scholarship:-
- For Fresh Applicant-
- Service Certificate issued by respective offices of the serving personnel for category IV.
- A copy of the PPO/Discharge certificate/book for Categories I, II, and III.
- Applicants are required to upload a duly attested scanned copy of the mark sheet/Grade card of MEQ i.e. 10+2/ Diploma/Graduation (as the case may be).
Renewal Application
You will have to renew your scholarship by following the step-by-step application procedure given below:-
- The renewal of the scholarship can be done by the applicant on the National Scholarship Portal using his application ID generated at the time of registration. Documents may be uploaded by the candidate including a certificate from the College/Institute indicating the percentage
Selection Criteria
The preference will be given to students in the following order –
Categories | Applicants |
Category 1 | Wards/Widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died in harness |
Category 2 | Wards/Widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died while in service |
Category 3 | Wards of ex-RPF/RPSF (retired) personnel |
Category 4 | Wards of serving RPF/RPSF personnel |
Also Check: Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces
Application Procedure Under Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel
To apply for the scholarship you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- First of all, click on the link given here to go to the PM Scholarship webpage of the national scholarship portal.
- The details of various scholarships will open on your screen.
- You have to click on your desired scholarship
- Click on the option called New Registration
- The guidelines will open on your screen
- Read all of the guidelines carefully
- Tick mark the declaration
- Click on the Continue button
- Register yourself successfully
- Now you have to log in using your credentials
- After logging in with your credentials, you can successfully apply for your desired scholarship.
NSP Fresh Login
- Go to the official website of National scholarship portal.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage, click on the login option.
- Now select the fresh login option along with the year.
- A new login form will open on the screen.
- Enter the application ID and password.
- Now click on the login option.
Scholarship Renewal
- Go to the official website of national scholarship portal.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage, click on the login option.
- Now click on the renewal login option along with the renewal year.
- Enter the application ID and password.
- Now click on the login option.
- After that you will be logged in successfully.
- Now you have to click on the Renew Scholarship option.
- A new scholarship form will open on the screen.
- Enter the renewal details.
- Provide all the relevant information in the application form.
- Now click on the submit option.
- Your application form will be submitted successfully.
Update Mobile Number
- Go to the official website of national scholarship portal.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage, click on the login option.
- Now click on the renewal login option along with the renewal year.
- Enter the application ID and password.
- Now click on the Update Mobile Number option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Enter the udpate details in the application form.
- Click on the Verify and Continue option.
- Now you can update the mobile number.
View Beneficiary List
- Go to the official website of national scholarship portal.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage, click on the Registration option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- On this page, you have to click on the scheme-wise scholarship sanctioned list option.
- A new page will appear on the screen.
- Enter all the details to be filled in the application form.
- Check the details carefully before final submission.
- Now click on the submit option.
- The details of all the beneficiaries will open on the screen.
View Scheme Eligibility
- Go to the official website of national scholarship portal.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage, click on the Scheme Eligibility option under the Services option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- On this page, enter all the details to be filled in the application form.
- Now click on the View Eligibility option.
Contact Details
- E-Mail: helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in
- Phone No: 01206619540
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel 2024 FAQs
The start date of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel 2023 is 31st October 2024
The official website of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme is https://scholarships.gov.in/.
The last date of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel is 30st November 2024
Applicants can contact helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in and 01206619540 if face any issues.