Financial Assistance for Education of Children/ Widows of ESM (Ex-Service Men)- 2017

What is Financial Assistance for Education of Children/ Widows of ESM (Ex-Service Men)- 2017?

This scheme is a modest step towards the betterment of lives of the families of ESM. This Scholarship is provided to the wards of ESM (Ex- Service men) as education assistance amounting to INR 1000 per month per child (upto two children). Widows of ESM are also provided this grant to pursue post-graduation degree. Target- Ex- Servicemen's wards and widows

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

The Grant Criteria is as follows:

1. Applicant must be an ESM (Ex- Servicemen)/ widow/Orphan dependent
2. The rank of ESM should be of rank Havildar/equivalent and below
3. The child of ESM should have passed the previous class
4. The application should be recommended by respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB)
5. The applicant should not be drawing education allowance from the State or his Employer

How can you apply ?

Step 1- Fill the online registration form by clicking on Apply Online Link to the respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).

Step 2: Upload your image in jpeg/jpg/gif/png format (image should be less than 1 MB)
Step 3: Enter your personal details
Step 4: Enter details related to service in armed forces- Like Ex-Serviceman Id card,Type of Service of ESM, Rank of ESM, concerned RSB, ZSB with which Registered, Aadhar Card Number, Date of Enrollment, Date of Discharge, etc. This completes Part 1 of the application
Step 5: Part 2 of the application has residencial details and bank account details which need to be filled
Step 6: Enter the verification code required to submit the form
Step 7: After submission of the form, please follow the further steps as instructed on the website

Terms and Conditions

For renewal of the application, fresh applications needs to be submitted every year

Important documents

B-1.pdf

Welfare_Application_Authorization_Flow.pdf

Important Links

• Apply online link
• Original website