Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA)
by Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)
Up to ₹10,000 per year
Annual merit scholarship for wards of serving Indian Army personnel from Class 9 to postgraduate, with awards up to ₹10,000 per year.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Annual scholarship cycle
Eligibility
Wards of serving Indian Army personnel and serving MNS Officers, aged below 25, studying in Class 9 to postgraduate courses in recognised institutions across India.
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 13 to 25 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Pass marks in the qualifying class or course as prescribed by AWES; merit considered for selection
- Prerequisites
- Parent must be a serving Indian Army personnel or a serving Military Nursing Service Officer
- Wards of retired Army personnel, Territorial Army personnel, and deceased Army personnel are not eligible under this scheme
- Applicant must be below 25 years of age at the time of completion of the relevant class or course
- Student must be enrolled in a recognised school, college, or professional institution
- Service particulars (Service Number, Rank, Unit) of the parent must be verifiable
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Rewards and recognition
Award
₹2,000 to ₹10,000/year
Annual scholarship amount ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 per year, scaled by the level of education from Class 9 to postgraduate courses.
Certificate
AWES merit certificate
Selected scholars receive a merit certificate from the Army Welfare Education Society alongside the annual scholarship.
Recognition
National recognition by AWES
What it covers
- Class 9 and Class 10 school education
- Class 11 and Class 12 senior secondary education
- Undergraduate degree and professional courses
- Postgraduate courses
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Registration closes
- 30 Nov 2026
Online · AWES Scholarship Portal
How to apply
- 1Visit the AWES scholarship portal at armywelfare.mygetepay.com
- 2Complete New User Registration and verify the registered mobile number
- 3Enter parent's service particulars including Service Number, Rank, and Unit
- 4Enter student's academic details including class, marks obtained, and school or college name
- 5Upload supporting documents such as marksheet, service certificate, and identity proof
- 6Submit the application and track status through the portal
Rules and guidelines
- Only one application per eligible ward per academic year is accepted
- Service particulars of the parent are verified through the unit and AWES Headquarters
- Marksheets and supporting documents must correspond to the qualifying class or course completed
- Wards of retired, Territorial Army, and deceased personnel are not covered under this scheme
- Final selection and disbursement are at the discretion of AWES based on prescribed merit norms
Technology requirements
- Internet access
- Valid mobile number for OTP verification
- Scanned copies of academic and service documents
About this opportunity
The Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA) is a merit-based annual scholarship administered by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) to support the education of children of serving Indian Army personnel. Introduced in 1978, the scheme recognises academic performance and provides financial assistance to wards studying from Class 9 through professional and postgraduate courses in recognised schools and institutions across India.
Applications are open to wards of serving Army personnel and serving Military Nursing Service (MNS) Officers. The applicant must be below twenty-five years of age at the time of completion of the relevant class or course. Wards of retired Army personnel, Territorial Army personnel, and deceased Army personnel are not covered under this particular scheme and are supported through other AWES welfare measures.
Selected scholars receive an annual scholarship that varies from ₹2000 to ₹10,000 per year, scaled by the level of education, along with a merit certificate from AWES. The award acknowledges sustained academic effort, eases the financial demands of schooling and higher studies, and supports continuity of education for the Army family.
Applications are submitted online through the dedicated AWES portal at armywelfare.mygetepay.com, with verification of the parent's service particulars and the student's marksheet handled through the unit and AWES Headquarters. The scheme runs annually after the declaration of academic results.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Covers a wide range of academic and professional curricula as prescribed by recognized educational boards, universities, and institutions across India, including but not limited to CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, and various university syllabi for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Frequently asked questions
Which Army personnel categories are covered under the ESSA scholarship?
ESSA covers wards of serving Indian Army personnel and serving Military Nursing Service Officers. Wards of retired Army personnel, Territorial Army personnel, and deceased Army personnel are not eligible under this particular scheme.
Where is the ESSA application submitted?
Applications are submitted online through the AWES portal at armywelfare.mygetepay.com. Parents register, verify mobile number, and enter both service particulars and student academic details before uploading supporting documents.
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