Application invited for PMSS
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, October 26 2023:
Applications are invited from candidates for the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the academic session 2023-24 .
The scholarship is for the wards of States/Union Territories Police personnel of various States/Union Territories who were martyred during terror/naxal attacks.
The National Scholarship Portal for PMSS has been decided to be opened with effect from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 for Registration/Filling of online application by the applicant on National Scholarship Portal 2.0/www.scholarships.gov.in.Further, applicants may also be advised to liaise with their concerned College/Institution/University after successful submission of their applications on National Scholarship Portal to get their applications verified on or before January 15, 2024 .
Requests for extension of the last date of submission of the application will not be considered.
Under the existing scheme, a total of 500 (250 girls and 250 boys) scholarships will be sanctioned to the wards of States/UTs Police personnel of various States/UTs who were martyred during terror/naxal attacks from the academic year 2019-20 for pursuing first professional/technical degree course in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Sc (Nursing/Agriculture), MBA/MCA etc from recognised Government Regulatory Bodies in India (not through distance learning) .
The quantum of the financial assistance under the scheme for girls and boys under fresh/renewal category are Rs 36,000 for each girl and 30,000 for each boy.