Overview
₹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.
Under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, the MHA also supports the wards of State and UT police personnel who were killed in terror or Naxal violence. Students in the first year of an approved professional degree course with at least 60% in the entry qualification can get ₹3,000 a month (girls) or ₹2,500 a month (boys). Up to 500 scholarships are given each year, 250 each for girls and boys.
Key dates
| Round | Opens | Last date | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Jun 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | — | Closes 31 Oct 2026 |
Who can apply
For children of State and UT police personnel killed in terror or Naxal attacks who scored at least 60% in the entry qualification and are in the first year of an approved professional degree course.
- Studying in: UG
- ward of State or UT police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks
- at least 60% in the minimum entry qualification (Class 12, diploma or graduation)
- first professional degree course from the approved list
- only two children per family
Benefits
- Amount
- ₹30,000–₹36,000 a year (₹3,000 a month for girls (₹36,000 a year) and ₹2,500 a month for boys (₹30,000 a year), paid yearly by DBT.)
- Paid
- Annual
- Number of awards
- 500
- Renewable
- Yes
To keep it next year
Pass each year of the course with at least 50% marks and apply for renewal on NSP
Documents you need
- Certificate from the State government confirming the personnel was killed in terror or Naxal violence
- Attested marksheet of entry qualification
- Institution certificate for renewal
- Aadhaar-linked bank account
How to apply
Mode: Online portal
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal; Log in and fill the application for this scheme; Upload or enter the details asked for and submit before the deadline; Your institution verifies the application, followed by the state or nodal officer; If selected, money is paid by DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account
How students are selected
Verification by the college, then the State police, then MHA; within 500 slots split equally between girls and boys.
- Official scheme page ↗
- Application portal ↗
- Helpline: NSP Helpdesk: 0120-6619540 (8 am to 8 pm, except government holidays); helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?
Wards of State or UT police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks.
How many scholarships are there?
500 a year, 250 for girls and 250 for boys.
Sources
Information verified on 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
- NSP : National Scholarship Portal - Helpdesk · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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