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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
PM’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
FOR
WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMEN/WIDOWS
Brochure-Cum-Application Form
For Academic Year 2008-09
Application Form consists of Col No 1 to 21, Renewal Form and list of RSB at state and UT level. (Brochure-Cum-Application consists of 22 pages)
KENDRIYA SAINIK BOARD
West Block-IV, R.K. Puram,
New Delhi – 110 066
Website: www.dgrindia.com
Tele Fax: 011- 26715250
E-Mail :
Incomplete form/Page/Column will lead to rejection.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT SLIP
Your Application dated______has been received on______. The application will be examined for eligibility. The number is ______for further correspondence.
PRIME MINISTER’S MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
1. Introduction
To encourage higher technical and professional education for the wards of widows and ex-servicemen of Armed Forces, Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme has been introduced from the Academic year 2006-07.
2. Number of Candidates to be Awarded Scholarship
A total number of 4000 scholarship will be allotted each year under the scheme.
3. ELIGIBILITY
3.1 Students eligible for the scholarship.
(a) Wards of ex-servicemen and their widows (below officer rank only)
(b) Wards/widows of ex-servicemen who died in harness due to causes attributed to military service, irrespective of the rank.
Note: For wards of widows and widows of personnel died in harness due to causes attributable as at (b), there will be no rank restriction.
3.2 PRIORITY for Grant of Scholarship.
Order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under:-
Category 1 Wards/ widows of defence personnel killed in action.
Category 2 Wards of ex-servicemen disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to military service.
Category 3 Wards/widows of defence personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to military service.
Category 4 Wards/widows of Defence personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to military service.
Category 5 Wards of ex-servicemen in receipt of gallantry awards.
Category 6 Wards of ex-servicemen (PBOR).
3.3 Courses eligible for the Scholarship.
First professional degree programme in engineering, medicine, dental, veterinary, MBA, MCA, B.Ed, etc. duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, UGC etc. The scheme is open for courses mentioned above in recognized institutions (in India only).
3.4 Minimum Eligible Marks in 10+2 or Graduation
(Minimum Educational Qualification for Entry) should be 60%.
At least 60% marks in10+2/MEQ (Minimum Entry Qualification) level for the initial sanction of scholarship.
4. Duration of the Scholarship/Course
Two to five years as approved by the concerned regulatory body.
5. Amount of Scholarship
a) The amount of scholarship would be as follows:
(i) Rs. 1250/- per month for boys Paid annually
(ii) Rs. 1500/- per month for girls
6. RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
Once the scholarship is awarded, the candidate is required to apply for renewal of scholarship for the subsequent year in the prescribed proforma, (attached with brochure) along with a certificate from the College/Institute indicating that the candidate continues to study in the subject course and Statement of Marks indicating the minimum percentage of 50%, which is mandatory for the renewal.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Note: No mail at any stage sent by courier/Speed Post/Registered Post will be accepted.
(a) PM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME is to be written in superscript on top of the Envelope and letter for any correspondence. For all subsequent queries/receipt etc. envelopes should have mentioned as shown at para 2 of Pre-Receipt.
(b) Checklist is to be attached on the top of the application duly tick marked.
(c) Applications alongwith relevant documents & certificates are to be dispatched to your respective Rajya Sainik Board Latest by 31st December 2008 by normal post only. Incomplete application, in any form is liable to be rejected. Registered post and courier will not be accepted. The application will be received by the RSB and acknowledge with a seal and date of receipt.
(d) All applications received after the due date will NOT be considered. Avoid overwriting.
(e) List of selected candidates will be forwarded to RSBs after the merit list is finalized.
(f) Four stamped (Rs. 5 each) blank envelopes of 27x12 cms are to be attached with each application so as to facilitate correspondence with the candidate by KSB/RSB (Two each).
(g) The scholarship is admissible for only two children per family. Therefore, particulars of all children should be indicated in appropriate column. This should be in uniformity with the discharge certificate of the ESM.
(h) If any applicant is granted scholarship on the basis of statement made in the application, found to have made false statement in any respect at any subsequent date will forfeit the scholarship, in addition, the scholarship already granted would also be recovered.
(i) The attached photocopies of the supporting documents should be duly attested by any gazetted officer. In case of legally adopted son/daughter or child born after retirement, the certificates are to be attached with the application form duly attested by Secretary, RSB / ZSB.
(j) If the marks in the qualifying examination are expressed in grades only, then equivalent percentage (100 point scale) duly certified by the concerned Board must be furnished.
(k) All wards receiving scholarship will open individual bank accounts in the nearest SBI branch or Punjab National Bank which has “electronic clearance system”/Core Banking, to facilitate transfer of the scholarship amount and enhance accountability.
(l) The candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks at 10+2/MEQ level or equivalent and continue to secure minimum of 50% marks uninterrupted for continuation of scholarship in every year for the duration of course up to a maximum period of 2 to 5 years as prescribed for that programme of study. A person granted scholarship for one programme would not be entitled for scholarship for another programme.
(m) Scholarship is meant for Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Engineering/MCA, MBA and other professional programme recognized by the concerned government
regulatory body for that programme such as AICTE, UGC & Medical Council of India only.
(n) The subsequent scholarship will be granted after the successful completion of each academic year, as per the percentages mentioned in ‘Criteria for eligibility’.
(o) In case of change of any address, it is to be intimated immediately to Kendriya Sainik Board & Rajya Sainik Board in writing. Always mention selection serial number for any correspondence with KSB & RSB after getting selected for the scholarship.
(p) The Ministry of Defence, Government of India can suitably modify these instructions to remove anomalies, if any, for successful implementation of the scheme, as may be necessary from time to time.
(q) Ex-servicemen entitlement will be governed as per the existing definition of ex-servicemen, as amended from time to time. The definition is available in the guide book available with the RSB/ZSB or in the net.
(r) The application form should be downloaded from the official website of DGR, i.e. www.dgrindia.com . The application form should be submitted to the respective Rajya Sainik Board, (List of RSBs is attached along with the brochure) duly completed along with a Demand Draft (Repeat) Demand Draft only for Rs.30/- in favour of Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, payable at New Delhi. In case of a difficulty in obtaining the form, the same can be obtained from the Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board Office, West Block-IV, Wing-V, R K Puram, New Delhi-110066, by sending a request with a self addressed stamped (Rs. 35) envelope of size 30x25 cms. This can also be obtained from the office of Respective Rajya Sainik Board in each state/UT.
(s) While filling the application form, leave 1 (one) box blank between 2 (Two) words.
PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
APPLICATION FORM
FOR THE YEAR 200__ - 200__
COLUMN WISE GUIDE LINES FOR FILLING UP OF APPLICATION
(i) Column -1. Fill your name as in matriculation certificate:-
1st Name / A / J / A / YMiddle Name / S / I / N / G / H
Surname / R / A / N / A
If name found written in any other format the application will not be accepted.
(ii) Column -2. Put a tick (√) mark as shown.
Male / √ / Female(iii) Column – 3. Date of Birth as shown. (10 June 1982)
D / D / M / M / Y / Y / Y / Y1 / 0 / 0 / 6 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 2
(iv) Column – 4. Mention your state to which you belong, native Dist. and ZSB as per ESM ID Card.
(v) Column – 5. Write your permanent address and correspondence address in block letters. All correspondence, of PMS will be forwarded to this address by KSB.
(vi) Column – 6. Mention of Phone No (Land Line + Mobile No) alongwith the STD code. An alternate phone number of a near relative is mandatory.
(vii) Column – 7. Category as per para 3.2 be indicated as shown. Category 1 (One).
Category - / 1 / O / N / E(viii) Column – 8. Full Particulars of Father/ Ex-Serviceman is to be mentioned as per the discharge book. A blank space to be provided between names. (example:- KAMLESH CHANDRA CHOUDHURY)
K / A / M / L / E / S / H / C / H / A / N / D / R / A / C / H / O / U / D / H / U / R / Y(ix) Column – 9. Details of 10+2 or MEQ. Leave blank space between words. Marks to be shown in word and figures.
a. Total Marks (in words) / O / N / E / T / H / O / U / S / A / N / DT / W / O / H / U / N / D / R / E / D
(in figure) / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0
b. Marks obtained (in words) / N / I / N / E / H / U / N / D / R / E / D
F / O / R / T / Y
(in figure) / 9 / 4 / 0
c. % of marks scored (in words) / S / E / V / E / N / T / Y / E / I / G / H / T
P / O / I / N / T / T / H / I / R / T / Y
T / H / R / E / E
(in figure) / 7 / 8 / . / 3 / 3
(x) Column – 10. Tick as applicable.
Yes / √ / No(xi) Column – 11. The student is to specify the course which he/she is presently studying and also the name of the course to which this scholarship is sought. (example:- B E)
(xii) Column – 12. Number of years both in number and figures as example 3 (three).
3 / T / H / R / E / E(xiii) Column – 13. Write date of commencement of course as shown below:
D / D / M / M / Y / Y / Y / Y0 / 1 / 0 / 7 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 7
(xiv) Column – 18. Please write N/A if you are a single child or the scholarship is not availed by your brother / sister.
(xv) Column – 20. Fill up attached Demand Draft particulars.
(xvi) Write only name of degree like BE, B Tech. Branch or stream is not required to be mentioned.
(xvii) The student must specify the roll number along with the name.
(xviii) All students should invariably open an account which SBI/PNB only having Electronic Clearing facility for transfer of the scholarship amount. The cheque will be issued only for those students studying in an area where there are no banks with ECS facility. Any wrong information in this aspect may amount to disqualification. Submit the attested photocopy of passbook and a cancelled leaflet of cheque.
CHECK LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH
THE APPLICATION FORM
Candidates are to ensure that the following documents are attached (as applicable) along with the Application Form.
(i) Attested photocopy of matriculation or equivalent examination certificate for verification of date of birth.
Yes / No(ii) Attested photocopy of mark sheet of MEQ as applicable (e.g. 10 plus 2, graduation etc.)
Yes / No(iii) In case of MBA/MCA applicants, attested copy of minimum entry qualification certificate. i.e Graduation
Yes / No(iv) Bonafied studentship certificate to be issued by Registrar/Dean/Principal of College/Institution pertaining to course for which scholarship is claimed.
Yes / No(v) Certificate from College/Institute that the Institution is recognized by State/Central Govt. like AICTE/MCI etc or as the case may be.
Yes / No(vi) Attested photocopy of full Discharge book of ESM.
Yes / No(vii) Attested copy of Ex-Serviceman/Widow I-card issued by RSB/ZSB is the most important document to be attached.
Yes / No(viii) Attested copy of relationship/dependency certificate from OIC Records or mentioned in the discharge book of ESM in case of child born after retirement/discharge or legally adopted the dependent issued certificate by OIC Record or affidavit by individual is only valid.
Yes / No(x) Additional Certificates – Attested copy of following additional documents
(1) Category 1: Part II Order Equivalent of other services i.e.
(2) Category 2: Part II Order Navy / Air Force
(3) Category 3: Part II Order
(4) Category 4: Part II Order
(5) Category 5: Award Certificate
Yes / No(xi) Demand Draft of Rs. 30/- (Rupees Thirty only) attached.
Yes / No(xii) Photocopy of passbook and cancelled leaflet.
Yes / No______
Signature of Candidate