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Prime Minister's Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel
CENTRALKendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence
Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is Sep-Nov each year. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
PM Scholarship for wards of jawans / officers / ex-servicemen. Pays through the duration of professional UG. Administered by Kendriya Sainik Board.
- Amount
- ₹30,000/year for boys + ₹36,000/year for girls (up to 5 years)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- State
- National (all India)
- Usual window
- Usually Sep-Nov each year
- Minimum marks
- 60%
Apply directly
Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence.
Open official portal ↗Eligibility
Wards/widows of armed forces personnel killed/disabled in action, ex-servicemen + their wards. Pursuing professional UG (engineering, medicine, MBA, law) recognised by AICTE/UGC/MCI.
Questions
- Who is eligible for Prime Minister's Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel?
- Wards/widows of armed forces personnel killed/disabled in action, ex-servicemen + their wards. Pursuing professional UG (engineering, medicine, MBA, law) recognised by AICTE/UGC/MCI. Minimum 60% marks required.
- How much does Prime Minister's Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel pay?
- ₹30,000/year for boys + ₹36,000/year for girls (up to 5 years)
- How do I apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel?
- Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://ksb.gov.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is Sep-Nov each year. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
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