Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) 2023-24
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Last Updated On : 15-12-2023 Posted By : Smriti Verma
Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) 2023-24 is an initiative of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)* to provide financial assistance to wards of serving Army personnel studying from Class 9 to professional/postgraduate courses. The selected students will receive up to ₹10,000 per annum and a merit certificate.
*The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) is a regulatory body that manages and ensures education facilities for children of Indian Army personnel through Local Military Authorities.
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Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) 2023-24
DeadlineClosed Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be below 25 years of age at the time of completion of class/course
- be a ward of serving Army personnel or Military Nursing Service (MNS) Officer
- be studying in Class 9 to postgraduate level in a recognised institution/college/university
Note:- Wards of Retired Army personnel, Territorial Army personnel (TA), and deceased Army personnel are not eligible.
Benefits The selected students will receive the following scholarship based on the level of education for all categories, along with a merit certificate:-
Class/Stream Annual amount in ₹ Class 9 to 11 1,500 Class 10 to 12 3,000 Graduation 5,000 Professional/PG courses 10,000 Documents - A passport-size photograph
- Certificate from OC unit
- Certificate from Head of School/Institute
- Marksheet/certificate of previous qualifying examination
How can you apply? Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' below and read the details carefully.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email Id.)
Step 3: Click on 'New User Registration' and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using valid credentials.)
Step 4: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31st December 2023
Selection Criteria
The applications will be shortlisted based on cut-off percentages/grades given as follows:
Description | Class/Stream | Cut off % | ||
Officers | JCOs | OR | ||
Schools | Class 9 to 12 | 90 | 85 | 85 |
Graduation | Medicine | 65 | 65 | 60 |
Engineering | 80 | 80 | 75 | |
Other Courses | 75 | 75 | 60 | |
Postgraduation | Medicine | 70 | 70 | 60 |
Engineering | 80 | 80 | 75 | |
Other Courses | 75 | 75 | 70 |
Note:- A merit list will be drawn for the award of scholarship which will be based on the allotment of funds for the particular year.
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Terms and Conditions
- Scholars will receive their awards directly through a bank transfer to the account details they provided in their applications. This transfer will be completed using the secure NEFT or RTGS method.
Contact Details
Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)
Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA)
Email ID: essa.aweshq@awesindia.edu.in | Phone number: (+91) 1126151564, 1126152642, 1126152642
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