Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, 2015 – 16

Scholarship Details: Number of scholarships: 4000 Duration of Scholarship: Two to five years as duration of the course approved by the concerned Regulatory Body (Except one year for B.Ed.) The amount of scholarship would be as follows: Rs. 2,000/- per month for boys (Paid annually after selection) Rs. 2,250/- per month for girls (Paid annually after selection) Eligibility: Students who have taken admission in 2015 are only eligible to apply for PMSS 2015-16. Students should have scored 60% and above in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) i.e 10+2 / Diploma / Graduation. Students who are Dependent Wards / Widows of Ex Servicemen & Ex Coast Guard personnel who died in harness / disabled due to causes attributable to military service/ coast guard service, irrespective of the rank. Dependent wards of Ex Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard personnel and their widows (below officer rank only). Eligible courses: Professional Degree Courses like BE, B.Tech., BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B.Pharma., etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as AICTE, Medical Council of India, UGC. Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA, MCA. No distance learning course is permitted under PMSS. PMSS can be availed for one course only. How to apply: Applicants can download the application form from: http://www.desw.gov.in/sites/upload_files/desw/files/Application%20Form%20-%202015-16.pdf   Applicants should send application on plain A4 size paper (typed or handwritten) in the prescribed format duly completed in all respects with superscription on the envelope “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Year 2015-16” along with relevant documents and certificates to respective Rajya Sainik Board / Coast Guard Headquarter. Last Date: 30th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.desw.gov.in/SCHOLARSHIP