The Central Government’s Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme is a major relief for the families of State and Union Territory police personnel martyred in terror and Naxal attacks. The scheme is run by the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is funded from the National Defence Fund. Dependent children of martyred police personnel get a monthly scholarship for professional degree courses. The scheme has been in force since 2019-20 and benefits 500 new students every year.
How much money is given
The scholarship is given for the duration of the course, up to a maximum of 5 years. Boys get ₹2,500 a month and girls get ₹3,000 a month, which works out to ₹30,000 and ₹36,000 a year. The amount is sent directly to the student’s bank account through DBT.
- For boys: ₹2,500 per month (₹30,000 per year)
- For girls: ₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 per year)
- Total fresh scholarships every year: 500 (250 boys and 250 girls)
- Maximum duration: 5 years or the course duration, whichever is less
- Payment: directly to the bank account, on an annual basis
The scholarship continues for the full duration of the course, provided the student passes every year. If the student discontinues the course, the scholarship is stopped.
Who can apply
The eligibility conditions are as follows.
- Dependent children of police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks
- Proof of martyrdom through a certificate issued by the State Government is mandatory
- Admission in the first year of a professional degree course
- 60 percent marks in the minimum educational qualification (10+2, diploma or graduation)
- The course should be run regularly at a recognised institute
- Applications are made through the National Scholarship Portal
This scheme is different from the Prime Minister Scholarship for CAPF wards. There is a separate scheme for CAPF personnel, while this one is for children of martyred personnel of State and Union Territory police.
How to apply
Applications are made online on the National Scholarship Portal. The student has to register on the portal, fill the application and upload the required documents. For the 2026-27 cycle, student applications opened on 1 June 2026 and closed on 31 October 2026. Institute-level verification runs till 15 November 2026, and district, state and ministry-level verification till 30 November 2026. New applications for 2026-27 are therefore no longer accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much scholarship do children of martyred police personnel get? A: Boys get ₹2,500 a month and girls get ₹3,000 a month, which is ₹30,000 and ₹36,000 a year. Q2: How many scholarships are given every year? A: A total of 500 fresh scholarships are given every year, 250 for boys and 250 for girls. Q3: What was the last date for 2026-27? A: Student applications closed on 31 October 2026. Institute verification runs till 15 November and district, state and ministry verification till 30 November 2026. Q4: How is proof of martyrdom given? A: Proof of martyrdom in the form of a certificate issued by the State Government is mandatory. The application is not accepted without this certificate.
Useful links
- Scheme details on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmsswsutpp
- National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in
- Also see — PM Scholarship for CAPF wards: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/central-government-pm-scholarship-capf-wards-haryana/
- Complete list of all 726 Central Government schemes: https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
