The online applications are invited for the Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) for the year 2025, It is an Education Scholarship Scheme to promote education was introduced in 1978 and covers Serving Army Personnel wards below 25 years of age studying in recognized school / institutions across the country
Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) is a motivating factor for wards of Serving Army Personnel is increasingly being disbursed every year at all the three segments ie School, Graduation and Post Graduation level.
ELIGIBILITY
Wards of all serving Army personnel and MNS Officers. Applicant / ward must not have attained 25 years of age at the time of completion of class/course from IX to PG level of education are eligible to apply, Wards of Retired Army personnel, Territorial Army personnel (TA) and deceased Army personnel are not eligible. Merit certificates will be issued online to all eligible applicants.
BENEFIT
The selected candidates under the Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) to get following scholarship per annum, Amount of scholarship will be transferred to the applicants based on bank details given in applications through NEFT/RTGS mode
| Class IX and XI | Rs 2000 |
| Class X and XII | Rs 4000 |
| Graduation | Rs 7500 |
| Post Graduation | Rs 10000 |
LAST DATE
The last date for receipt of applications for ESSA is extended to 8th Jan 2025. No further extension of dates will be granted.
MORE INFO
Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) aims to support the educational aspirations of children of army personnel by providing financial assistance. Managed by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES), the scholarship encourages academic excellence and is open to wards of serving, retired, and deceased army personnel.
ESSA covers various levels of education, from school to professional courses, ensuring equitable access to quality education. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including specific academic performance benchmarks. The application process is straightforward, with online submission and verification. ESSA empowers army families by easing financial burdens and fostering educational growth for their children
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| Apply | CLICK HERE |
| Official Portal | CLICK HERE |
