Application invited for PM Scholarship Scheme
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 26 2023:
Applications are invited from candidates for the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the academic session 2023-24 for wards of states/union territories police personnel martyred during terror/naxal attacks.
The national scholarship portal for PMSS has been opened with effect from October 1 to December 31 for registration/filling of online application on National Scholarship Portal 2.0 (NSP 2.0)/www.schol-arships.gov.in.Further, the applicants may liaise with their college/institution/university concerned after successful submission of applications on National Scholarship Portal to get their applications verified within January 15, 2024 .
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, 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, BSc (nursing/ag-riculture), MBA/MCA, etc., from recognised government regulatory bodies in India (not through distance learning).
The quantum of the financial assistance under the scheme under fresh/renewal category are Rs 36,000 for girl and Rs 30,000 for boy.