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PM CARES for Children Scholarship
by PM CARES Fund, Government of India
Rs. 20,000/year + Rs. 10L corpus
PM CARES for Children Scholarship is a scholarship by PM CARES Fund, Government of India for children aged 0–23, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Until completion of Class 12 (school component) and corpus until age 23
Format
Individual
Time needed
Continuous school enrolment with periodic verification
About This Opportunity
PM CARES for Children Scholarship is a flagship welfare initiative launched by the PM CARES Fund to support children who lost their parents or legal guardians to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme provides comprehensive financial, educational, and health support from childhood through age 23.
The scheme is available to children whose parents, legal guardians, or adoptive parents passed away due to COVID-19 between 11 March 2020 and 5 May 2023. Children must have been under 18 years of age on the date of parental death. Implementation is coordinated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development with state-level support.
For school-going children in Class 1 to 12, the scholarship provides Rs. 20,000 per child per annum comprising a monthly allowance of Rs. 1,000 plus an annual academic allowance of Rs. 8,000 to cover school fees, books, uniforms, shoes, and other educational equipment. Eligible children also receive free education and boarding at Kendriya Vidyalayas and other government schools.
A corpus of Rs. 10 lakh is built for each identified child and matures at age 23. Between ages 18 and 23, children receive a monthly stipend through the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme. All beneficiaries receive Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana health insurance with Rs. 5 lakh annual cover until age 23. Disbursement is via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 0 - 23 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Indian nationality
- Parent or legal guardian death due to COVID-19 between 11 March 2020 and 5 May 2023
- Child must have been under 18 years of age on the date of parental death
- Death certificate confirming COVID-19 cause of death
Open to children who lost both parents, legal guardians, adoptive parents, or surviving parent to COVID-19 between 11 March 2020 and 5 May 2023. Children must have been under 18 years of age on the date of parental death. Indian nationals studying in school from Class 1 to 12.
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Rewards & Recognition
Award
Rs. 20,000 per year
School-going children in Class 1 to 12 receive Rs. 20,000 per year comprising Rs. 1,000 monthly allowance and Rs. 8,000 annual academic allowance. A Rs. 10 lakh corpus matures at age 23. Monthly stipend between ages 18 and 23 through Post Office Monthly Income Scheme.
Opens doors to
Children receive free education and boarding facilities at Kendriya Vidyalayas and other government schools.
Recognition
National welfare scheme recognition
How to apply
- 1Visit the PM CARES for Children portal at pmcaresforchildren.in
- 2Complete the registration with child and deceased parent details
- 3Upload death certificate confirming COVID-19 as cause of death
- 4Submit Aadhaar, school enrolment proof, and bank account details
- 5Application is verified by District Magistrate and Ministry of Women and Child Development
- 6Approved beneficiaries are enrolled and benefits are disbursed via DBT
What it covers
- Rs. 1,000 monthly allowance
- Rs. 8,000 annual academic allowance for school fees, books, uniform, shoes, equipment
- Rs. 10 lakh corpus matures at age 23
- Monthly stipend through Post Office Monthly Income Scheme ages 18 to 23
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana health insurance Rs. 5 lakh cover until age 23
- Free education and boarding at Kendriya Vidyalayas and government schools
Fees & financial support
Fee details
No application fee for the scheme.
Financial support
The scheme itself is the welfare benefit covering education, monthly stipend, corpus, and health insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is PM CARES for Children Scholarship free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in PM CARES for Children Scholarship?
children aged 0-23.
What will my child gain from PM CARES for Children Scholarship?
Rs. 20,000 per year for school-going children Class 1 to 12. Rs. 1,000 monthly allowance plus Rs. 8,000 annual academic allowance. Rs. 10 lakh corpus matures at age 23. Monthly stipend through Post Office Monthly Income Scheme between ages 18 and 23. Ayushman Bharat health insurance with Rs. 5 lakh annual cover until age 23. Free education and boarding at Kendriya Vidyalayas and government schools. Direct Benefit Transfer disbursement.
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