The central ministry for internal security. It runs the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for wards of Central Armed Police Forces, Assam Rifles and State police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, manages the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for families of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel, and for wards of State and UT police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks. Applications are made on the National Scholarship Portal.
About Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs is listed on AcadScope as a ministry based in New Delhi, Delhi. It runs 2 scholarships covered here: Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles; Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of State/UT Police Personnel Martyred in Terror/Naxal Attacks. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles: ₹30,000 to ₹36,000 a year for wards and widows of CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel studying a first professional degree, with at least 60% in the entry qualification. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of State/UT Police Personnel Martyred in Terror/Naxal Attacks: ₹30,000 to ₹36,000 a year for children of State and UT police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks who join a first professional degree course. Each listing below shows who can apply, the important dates and the official link to apply, with the source page and the date AcadScope last checked it. Dates and rules can change every year, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
Scholarships from Ministry of Home Affairs
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
₹30,000 to ₹36,000 a year for wards and widows of CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel studying a first professional degree, with at…
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of State/UT Police Personnel Martyred in Terror/Naxal Attacks
₹30,000 to ₹36,000 a year for children of State and UT police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks who join a…
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Home · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme - Revised Guidelines (MHA) · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NSP : National Scholarship Portal - All Scholarships · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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