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RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen

A scheme to provide financial assistance to Ex-Servicemen and their widows for helping them in educating their child (for maximum two children) up to graduation and also for widows to pursue Post Graduation degree.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

Applicant must be an ESM/ widow/Orphan dependent.; Should be of rank Havildar/equivalent and below.; The scheme is applicable for classes 1 to 12 of school and undergraduate classes of a degree college. This grant is also admissible to widows who wish to pursue 2-year post graduate degree. The ward/widow shall complete the course successfully.; The applicant should not be drawing education allowance or similar benefit from the State or is employer.; The scheme is eligible for only first two children. However, in case of twin children, below mentioned condition shall be applicable:-; In case of unfortunate demise of 1st or 2nd child. In case of unfortunate demise of 1st child, 2nd and 3rd children as mentioned in discharge book will be eligible. Similarly in case of demise of 2nd child, the 3rd child will be eligible as mentioned in discharge book. The death certificate will be uploaded as supporting document with online application for scrutiny.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

How To Renew The Scholarship For Second Year?

The applicant has to follow the same process as followed while applying for first time.

Can I Get My Tuition Fee Reimbursed Under This Scheme?

This Is Not A Tuition Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Can I Give Bank Details Of Any Bank?

No. Account details of only State Bank of India (SBI) or Punjab National Bank (PNB) is valid for application.

Can I Apply For This Scheme Even If I Am Getting Other Scholarship?

No, One can apply for this scheme only if he/she has not taken any | money/grant from the state or present employer in the form of education | allowance or scholarship.

Do I Have To Submit Hard Copy Of Application Form In Zonal Sainik Board.?

Yes. The applicant has to take hard copy of the filled application form at the time of Verification.

Can A Daughter Of Ex Servicemen Who Is Studying In College Apply For Scholarship Under This Scheme?

Yes. However, if either of the parents of girl is alive then they have to apply on behalf of daughter.

In Which Month One Can Apply For This Scheme?

One has to apply in the month of May for non-board classes, in July for the board classes 10th & 12th and in August for under-graduate course students.