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RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen

This KSB scheme provides ₹1,000 per month per child (for up to two children) to ex-servicemen of rank Havildar and below, and their widows, to support education from Class 1 through graduation. Widows can also use this assistance for a 2-year post-graduation degree. Apply online at ksb.gov.in through your Zila Sainik Board — a fresh application is required for each academic year.

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About This Scheme

This KSB scheme provides ₹1,000 per month per child (for up to two children) to ex-servicemen of rank Havildar and below, and their widows, to support education from Class 1 through graduation. Widows can also use this assistance for a 2-year post-graduation degree. Apply online at ksb.gov.in through your Zila Sainik Board — a fresh application is required for each academic year.

Full official description

A scheme to provide financial assistance to Ex-Servicemen and their widows for helping them in educating their child (for maximum two children) up to graduation and also for widows to pursue Post Graduation degree.

Aim of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to up to a maximum of two dependent children of those ESM or their widows, up to the ranks of Havildar in the Army and equivalent in the Navy and Air Force, who are not in receipt of such benefit from from the State or his Employer. It is also applicable to widows for post-graduation degree course.



Benefits

  • ₹1,000 per month per child for up to two children (paid as a lump sum annually for the previous academic year)
  • ₹1,000 per month for widows pursuing a 2-year post-graduation degree
  • Payment made via Electronic Clearing System (ECS) to bank account

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

  • Must be an ex-serviceman, their widow, or orphan dependent
  • Rank of Havildar (Army) or equivalent in the Navy/Air Force, and below
  • Children must be studying from Class 1 to graduation (not professional/technical courses like engineering or medicine)
  • Widows can apply for a 2-year post-graduation degree course
  • Applicant must not be receiving any education allowance from a state government or employer
  • Applicable for the first two children only (with special provisions for twins or if a child passes away)

Exclusions

This grant is not applicable for any of the professional or technical courses/degrees.

How to Apply

Online

Eligible Ex-servicemen / their widows can visit the official website of Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat https://ksb.gov.in/ Click on “Register” which is available on the homepage of the portal. Now, the registration form will be displayed, fill the form with necessary details. Upload the Photo Save the application by clicking on the “Save” button and the saved details and password will be forwarded to the registered mail id. Click the activation link which is sent to the mail id to login into the KSB portal. Provide user name, password and verification code and click on the “Login “ button. Select the scheme name and start filling the new application form by entering the required details. Copies of the supporting documents duly attested by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) must be uploaded with the online application. Once the online application is submitted, ZSWO will scrutinize the online applications and give appointment to the applicant for verification, After successful verification, ZWSO will recommend the online application and forward the harp copy as well soft copy to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) through Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) for further processing. Processing at KSB Secretariat Once the application reaches the Kendriya Sainik Board, the Section-in-charge verify the same and upload the printed list for the approval of JD (Welfare). Such applications of approval is then moved for sanction of the competent authority in one lot, preferably every quarter Payment Procedure After the submitted application has been approved, the same is processed for payment of the grant in batches of 200 applications by the Welfare department. After verifying the service number, name, bankers, IFS Code and account number, the Welfare department forward the batch list to Accounts Section for payment, which make the payment directly via Electronic Clearing System (ECS). Subsequent Grant Fresh application is required to be made for all the subsequent academic years provided the child(ren) has/have satisfactorily advanced to the next class. Subsequent application should also be submitted through ZSB in the month of May. ZSB will forward all the applications online to KSB Sectt by each year for consideration in the current financial year. Track Application Status Applicant has to revisit the same portal https://ksb.gov.in/index.htm Click on “Status of application” link on the homepage of the portal. Now enter your DAK ID and verification code. Click on the “Search” button.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Renew The Scholarship For Second Year?

The applicant has to follow the same process as followed while applying for first time.

Can I Get My Tuition Fee Reimbursed Under This Scheme?

This Is Not A Tuition Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Can I Give Bank Details Of Any Bank?

No. Account details of only State Bank of India (SBI) or Punjab National Bank (PNB) is valid for application.

Can I Apply For This Scheme Even If I Am Getting Other Scholarship?

No, One can apply for this scheme only if he/she has not taken any money/grant from the state or present employer in the form of education allowance or scholarship.

Do I Have To Submit Hard Copy Of Application Form In Zonal Sainik Board.?

Yes. The applicant has to take hard copy of the filled application form at the time of Verification.

Can A Daughter Of Ex Servicemen Who Is Studying In College Apply For Scholarship Under This Scheme?

Yes. However, if either of the parents of girl is alive then they have to apply on behalf of daughter.

In Which Month One Can Apply For This Scheme?

One has to apply in the month of May for non-board classes, in July for the board classes 10th & 12th and in August for under-graduate course students.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

  • Copies of the following documents duly attested by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) must accompany the application:-
  • Service Document/Discharge Book of ESM (Page that contains ESM/Personal Particulars, Service Particulars and Family Particulars )
  • ESM or Widow I-Card issued by respective ZSB.
  • Mark-sheet / School Progress Card of child/children.
  • Part –II Order mentioning names of the child(ren) for which grant is sought or there should be a proper entry to this effect in the Discharge Book/Documents.
  • A certificate from applicant saying that he/she has not taken any money/grant from the state or present employer in the form of education allowance or scholarship.
  • Details of Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code.
  • Aadhaar Card copy.

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