The gate of the government primary school in village Kaire, Punjab
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles

The scheme aims to encourage higher technical and professional education for dependent wards and widows of CAPFs/Assam Rifles personnel martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks. Through this scheme, Financial support per year for girls and boys is provided.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Home Affairs
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsScholarship, Student, Assam Rifles, CAPF, Ward, Widow

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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