Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel
in Maharashtra
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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel in Maharashtra
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Maharashtra.
Apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel in Maharashtra
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to encourage higher technical and professional education for the wards of widows and ex-CPF personnel. Service conditions of Central Police Forces (CPFs) Personnel are extremely exacting, tough, rigorous, and peculiar to the Services.
Eligibility Criteria
**1. Persons eligible for the scholarship:**
(a) Wards and widows of CPFs personnel died in harness.
(b) Wards of ex-CPFs personnel disabled while on duty.
(c) Wards of ex-CPFs personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
(d) Wards & widows of Ex-CPFs/in-service personnel (Below Officer Rank i.e. up to the rank of Subedar Major /Inspector only).
**2. Order of preference:** If the number of applications for scholarship exceeds the approved number of scholarships, the order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under:-
i)Category-AWards/Widows of CPFs personnel killed in action.ii)Category-BWards of ex-CPFs personnel disabled in action.iii)Category-CWards of ex-CPFs personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards iv)Category-DWards/Widows of CPFs personnel who died in harnessv)Category-EWards of ex-CPFs personnel disabled while in service with disability attributable to Govt. Service.vi)Category-FWards of ex-CPFs personnel (PBOR)vii)Category-GWards of in-service personnel (PBOR) subject to availability of scholarship on a merit basis.**3. Courses eligible for the Scholarship:**
First professional degree programme in engineering, medicine, dental, veterinary, MBA, MCA, etc. duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, etc.
**4. Academic requirement:**
At least 60% marks at the 10+2 level for the initial sanction. For renewal in subsequent years, 50% marks each year is mandatory.
**Note 01:** The scheme is open for widows and unmarried wards of CPFs personnel. However, marriage/re-marriage subsequently would not disqualify a person.
**Note 02:** The scholarship is admissible for two children only per family. Since the scholarship from PM’s Scheme is restricted to 2 children only, therefore particulars of all children should be indicated in the appropriate column.
Benefits
1. ₹1250/- per month for boys
2. ₹1500/- per month for girls
1. Two to five years as approved by the concerned regulatory body for the programme.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Attested photocopy of matriculation or equivalent examination certificate for verification of date of birth. |
| 2 | An Attested photocopy of the mark sheet of 10 + 2/equivalent examination. |
| 3 | In the case of MBA/MCA applicants, an attested copy of the minimum entry qualification certificate. |
| 4 | Bonafide studentship certificate to be issued by Registrar/Dean/Principal of College/Institution pertaining to the particular course for which scholarship is claimed. |
| 5 | Attested photocopy of the previous academic year’s mark sheet for the continuation of the scholarship. |
| 6 | Certificate in original from College/Institution that the applicant has not dropped in any year of the course. |
| 7 | Certificate from College/Institute that the Institution is approved by AICTE/MCI etc. or as the case may be. |
| 8 | Attested copy of discharge certificate / I-card issued by the unit commander of the concerned force as proof of ex-CPF personnel. |
| 9 | Copy of PPO (Special Family Pension in case of widows & Special Family Pension/Liberalized Family Pension order in case of widows of service personnel where the death of the individual is attributable to government services). |
| 10 | Attested Copy of relationship/dependency certificate. |
| 11 | (Copy of death certificate of Ex-CPFs personnel wherever applicable. (m) Declaration cum pre-receipt (in original) duly signed by the recipient on one rupee revenue stamp. |
| 12 | In the case of the ward of in-service personnel (PBOR) necessary certificate from the concerned unit commandant. |
| 13 | Disability certificate in case of ward of disabled personnel duly certified by the competent authority. |
Common questions in Maharashtra
Who can apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel in Maharashtra?
Eligible residents of Maharashtra who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel in Maharashtra?
Applicants in Maharashtra typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The aim of the scheme is to encourage higher technical and professional education for the wards of widows and ex-CPFs personnel.