SCESVTE 2026: ₹15,000 Annual Scholarship for Ex-Servicemen's Children

At a glance

About the scheme

SCESVTE is a scholarship scheme launched by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan. It offers a yearly financial assistance of ₹15,000 to children of ex‑servicemen ranked Sepoy to Havildar who are pursuing vocational or technical education and have not received any other scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a maximum of 50 students each year on a merit basis and is disbursed online to the beneficiary’s bank account. The scholarship is payable in the passing year, meaning the first year’s scholarship is paid in the second year, and the second year’s scholarship in the third year. The scheme is applicable only to students enrolled in courses listed under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS).

Benefits

• ₹15,000 per year per student

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Native of Rajasthan
• Child of ex‑serviceman rank Havildar or below or widow/dependent
• Pursuing vocational or technical course included in PMSS
• Not receiving any other scholarship
• Passed previous academic year
• Maximum two children per ex‑serviceman

Who cannot apply

• Students already receiving other scholarships
• Students who have not passed previous academic year
• Students beyond two children per ex‑serviceman
• Failure in any academic year leads to discontinuation of scholarship

Documents required

• Discharge book or service certificate of ex‑serviceman parent
• Ex‑Serviceman/Widow Identity Card
• Previous year’s marksheet/educational qualification certificates
• Self‑declaration (not receiving any other scholarship)
• Pension Payment Order (PPO)
• Bank account details
• Proof of admission
• Residence proof (domicile certificate or any valid document confirming residency in Rajasthan)

How to apply

1. 1Download or collect the application form from the District Sainik Welfare Office.
2. 2Fill all mandatory fields and attach required documents.
3. 3Submit the signed application form and documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
4. 4Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the office.
5. 5The application is verified and forwarded to the Director, Soldiers Welfare Department, Jaipur.
6. 6A committee reviews and approves the applications by March 31.
7. 7The approved scholarship amount is transferred online to the beneficiary’s bank account within one month.

Frequently asked questions