Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a scholarship scheme run by the Ministry of Home Affairs to help children and widows of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles personnel get higher education. The scheme supports technical and professional courses to encourage quality education among the dependents of these brave personnel. It has been active since 2006-07.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for pursuing higher technical and professional education
- Support for dependent children of CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel
- Assistance available to widows of deceased personnel
- Encouragement for pursuing quality education at recognized institutions
Who Can Apply
- Age: 14–50 years
- Must be a dependent ward (child) of serving or retired CAPF or Assam Rifles personnel
- Widow of deceased CAPF or Assam Rifles personnel is also eligible
- Applicant should be pursuing or seeking admission in recognized technical or professional courses
- Academic merit and family circumstances may be considered
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. CAPF/Assam Rifles Service Document
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. College Admission Letter
- 7. Previous Academic Records
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Home Affairs
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 14–50 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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