The Scholarship for Children of Ex-Servicemen for Vocational and Technical Education 2025, launched by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, provides financial assistance to support the education of ex-servicemen’s children. Designed for students pursuing vocational and technical courses, this scheme aims to encourage skill development and higher education among the dependents of soldiers who served from the ranks of Sepoy to Havildar. A maximum of 50 students are selected each year based on merit.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• State: Rajasthan
• Department: Department of Sainik Welfare, Rajasthan
• Target Beneficiaries: Children of Ex-Servicemen (Sepoy to Havildar rank)
• Scholarship Amount: ₹15,000 per year
• Selection Basis: Merit-based; maximum 50 students annually
• Application Mode: Offline via District Sainik Welfare Office
• Disbursement Mode: Direct online transfer to the student’s bank account
Benefits
• Financial Assistance: ₹15,000 per year for each selected student
• Payment Mode: Online transfer to the applicant’s Aadhaar-linked bank account
• Continuation: Scholarship is renewable annually for the course duration, subject to satisfactory academic performance
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Scholarship is provided after passing each academic year.
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Scholarship of the first year is paid during the second year, and so on.
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a native of Rajasthan
• Must be a child of an Ex-Serviceman (Sepoy to Havildar) or his widow/dependent
• Must be pursuing a vocational or technical education course listed under the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)
• Should not be receiving any other scholarship, including the PMSS
• Battle Casualty/Physical Disability cases are not eligible as they are already covered under other schemes
• Must have passed the previous academic year (failure leads to cancellation)
• Maximum of two children per ex-serviceman family eligible at one time
Exclusions
• Students receiving any other scholarship (including PMSS) are ineligible
• Students who fail in an academic year lose scholarship benefits for the entire course
• Students pursuing courses outside the PMSS recognized list are not eligible
• Students from non-Rajasthan domiciles are not eligible
Application Process (Offline)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Obtain Application Form
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Collect from the District Sainik Welfare Office or
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Download from the official website (check scholarship section)
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Fill the Application Form
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Complete the form accurately with all personal, educational, and service details
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Attach Required Documents
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Attach photocopies of all necessary documents (self-attested if required)
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Submit Application
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Submit the filled form to the District Sainik Welfare Office
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Last date for submission: November 30 of the application year
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Acknowledgment
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Collect receipt/acknowledgment from the office confirming your application submission
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Post-Application Process:
• Applications are verified by the District Soldiers Welfare Officer
• Verified applications are forwarded to the Director, Soldiers Welfare Department, Jaipur by December 31
• Selection Committee reviews and approves applications by March 31
• Scholarship amount is transferred to the selected students’ bank accounts within one month of approval
Yearly Renewal Process
• Renewal is mandatory every academic year
• Submit a copy of the marksheet/passing certificate
• Renewal application must be submitted within one year from the date of the result publication
Documents Required
• Discharge Book or Service Certificate of the ex-serviceman parent
• Ex-Serviceman/Widow Identity Card
• Previous Year’s Marksheet
• Self-Declaration stating that no other scholarship has been availed
• Pension Payment Order (PPO)
• Bank Account Details (linked to Aadhaar)
• Proof of Admission to vocational/technical course
• Residence Proof (Domicile Certificate or equivalent)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Children of ex-servicemen with a rank of Havildar or below pursuing vocational or technical education. - What is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship provides ₹15,000 per student per year. - How many students receive the scholarship each year?
A maximum of 50 students are selected based on merit annually. - Can I apply if I am already receiving another scholarship?
No, this scholarship is only for students who are not receiving any other scholarship. - What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by November 30 each year. - Where should I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted to the District Sainik Welfare Officer. - Is this scholarship applicable for all courses?
No, The scholarship is applicable only for professional and technical courses that are included under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme of the Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. - What happens if I fail an academic year?
The scholarship will be discontinued for the entire course duration. - Is there any reservation or preference given?
Selection is purely on a merit basis. - How long does it take for the scholarship to be approved?
The approval process is completed by March 31 each year. - When will I receive the scholarship amount?
The amount is transferred to the student’s account within one month of approval.