Candidates will be selected based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Wards, wives, or widows of freedom fighters pursuing UG and PG courses
India
A monthly scholarship of up to ₹600 and an annual book allowance of up to ₹400
31-May-2025
Education Concession for Children of Freedom Fighters, Maharashtra 2024-25, is an initiative of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra. It provides financial assistance to wards, wives, or widows of freedom fighters pursuing graduation or postgraduation courses. Selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of up to ₹60 and an annual book allowance of up to ₹400.
Source: Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note: Students studying outside Maharashtra are ineligible for this scholarship.
The selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-
Courses | Scholarship (monthly) | Book allowance (annually) |
Undergraduate and Postgraduate | ₹50 | ₹60 |
Engineering | ₹200 | ₹400 |
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'New Applicant Registration' button at the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Fill in all required details, verify the email and the phone number, enter the captcha and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 5: After successfully registering on the portal, click on the 'Applicant login' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 6: Log in using the username and password.
Step 7: Fill in the necessary details, upload the required documents, and submit.
Application Deadline: 31st May 2025
Candidates will be selected based on their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Directorate of Higher Education
412, E, Bahirat Patil Chowk
Model Colony, Shivaji Nagar
Pune - 411016
Email ID: director.dhepune@nic.in | Phone Number: (020) 26122119