Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a scholarship scheme run by the Ministry of Home Affairs for children of police personnel from States and Union Territories who have died while fighting terrorism or Naxal violence. The scheme supports higher technical and professional education for these wards. It was started in the academic year 2019-20 to help dependents continue their studies despite the loss of their parent.
What You Get
- Scholarship for higher technical and professional education
- Financial support for dependent wards of martyred police personnel
- Encouragement to pursue advanced studies in technical and professional fields
Who Can Apply
- Age: 14–60 years
- Ward (child) of a State or Union Territory police personnel
- Parent must have been martyred during terror attacks or Naxal operations
- Pursuing or admitted to higher technical or professional education
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate
- 3. Police Service Record
- 4. Educational Institution Proof
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Income Certificate
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
- 14–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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