Wards of serving Army personnel studying in Class 9 to PG level
India
Up to ₹10,000 per annum and a certificate
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Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) 2025 is an initiative of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)* to provide financial assistance to wards of serving Army personnel studying in Classes 9 to PG level (professional/general 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.
Source: Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA)
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note:- Wards of Retired Army personnel, Territorial Army personnel (TA), and deceased Army personnel are not eligible.
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 Scholarship Amount (per anum) |
| Class 9 to 11 | ₹2,000 |
| Class 10 to 12 | ₹4,000 |
| Graduation | ₹7,500 |
| Professional/PG courses | ₹10,000 |
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' tab
Step 4: Fill in the required details to Register (Note:- If already registered, log in using valid credentials)
Step 5: Fill in the required details in application form and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Click on the 'Submit' button.
Application Deadline: 08th January 2025
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.
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
Question: What is the last date to apply for Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scheme is 08th January 2025.
Question: Who is offering Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel?
Answer: The scheme is offered by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES).
Question: What are the awards for this scheme?
Answer: The selected applicants will receive up to ₹10,000 per annum and a merit certificate.
Question: What is the age limit to apply for this scheme?
Answer: The age of students must be below 25 years of age.
Question: What is the academic qualification for this scholarship?
Answer: The wards of serving Army personnel studying from Class 9 to professional/postgraduate courses are eligible to apply for this scheme.
