PM Scholarship Scheme for Wards and Widows of CPF 2026: Up to ₹1,500 Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

Introduced in the academic year 2006-07 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards/Widows of Central Police Force Personnel encourages higher technical and professional education for dependents of serving, retired, and deceased CPF personnel. Recognising the arduous service conditions that keep personnel away from their families, the scholarship assists students pursuing approved professional programmes such as engineering, medicine, MBA, and MCA. Financed through the National Defence Fund, 910 scholarships are allocated annually for MHA-controlled Central Police Forces and 90 scholarships for the Railway Protection Force.

Benefits

• ₹1,250 per month for boys.
• ₹1,500 per month for girls.
• Financial assistance provided for the duration of two to five years, according to the approved course duration.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Wards and widows of Central Police Force personnel who died in harness.
• Wards of ex-CPF personnel disabled while on duty.
• Wards of ex-CPF personnel who received Gallantry Awards.
• Wards and widows of ex-CPF or in-service personnel holding ranks up to Subedar Major or Inspector (Personnel Below Officer Rank).
• Students enrolled in their first professional degree programme in fields such as engineering, medicine, dental, veterinary, MBA, or MCA recognised by regulatory bodies like AICTE or MCI.
• Minimum 60% marks scored at the 10+2 level for the initial sanction.
• Minimum 50% marks required in each subsequent year for scholarship renewal.
• Applicant must be an unmarried ward or widow at the time of application (subsequent marriage or re-marriage does not disqualify).
• Admissible for a maximum of two children per family.

Who cannot apply

• Personnel above officer rank (above Subedar Major or Inspector).
• More than two children from the same family.
• Students scoring below 60% at 10+2 level or failing to maintain 50% marks in subsequent years.
• Students who have already availed the scholarship for one programme are not eligible for a second programme.

Documents required

• Attested photocopy of matriculation or equivalent certificate for proof of date of birth.
• Attested photocopy of 10+2 or equivalent examination mark sheet.
• Attested copy of minimum entry qualification certificate (for MBA/MCA applicants).
• Bonafide studentship certificate from the Registrar, Dean, or Principal of the college or institution.
• Attested photocopy of previous academic year mark sheet (for renewal).
• Original certificate from the institution certifying that the student has not dropped any academic year.
• Certificate confirming institution approval from regulatory authorities such as AICTE or MCI.
• Attested copy of discharge certificate or identity card issued by the unit commander proving ex-CPF status.
• Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) showing Special Family Pension or Liberalised Family Pension orders.
• Attested copy of relationship or dependency certificate.
• Copy of death certificate of ex-CPF personnel, where applicable.
• Original declaration-cum-pre-receipt signed on a one-rupee revenue stamp.
• Certificate from the unit commandant for wards of in-service personnel.
• Disability certificate from a competent authority for wards of disabled personnel.
• Two stamped self-addressed envelopes (size 27x12 cm).

How to apply

1. 1Obtain the official application form prescribed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. 2Fill in the application form and attach all required attested supporting documents along with two stamped self-addressed envelopes.
3. 3Submit the completed application form to the concerned force Head Quarter on or before 30th November.
4. 4The force Head Quarter verifies the forms and forwards selected applications to the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB), CGO Complex, New Delhi by 15th December.
5. 5WARB prepares the final selection list and submits it to the Ministry of Home Affairs by 31st December.
6. 6Selected applicants receive official confirmation directly from the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board.

Frequently asked questions