Grant to Meritorious Wards of Ex-Servicemen in Academics (Lump Sum Grant)
Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM who have secured the top three ranks in academics are provided with lump sum grants of upto ₹18,000. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result.
About This Scheme
“Grant to Meritorious Wards of Ex-Servicemen in Academics (Lump Sum Grant)” is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Widows of ESM who have secured the top three ranks in academics are provided with lump sum grants of upto ₹18,000. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result of the respective exam.
Benefits
Grant as per the Merit and the Level of Education
10th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Metric / Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
1st Rank: ₹15,000.
2nd Rank: ₹13,000.
3rd Rank: ₹11,000.
12th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Higher Secondary Certificate)
1st Rank: ₹18,000.
2nd Rank: ₹16,000.
3rd Rank: ₹14,000.
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
University Gold Medal: ₹14,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
The applicant should have secured 1st/2nd/3rd Rank in Class 10th/12th in a Government-recognized Institution, or should have secured gold medal in Graduation/Postgraduation in a Government-recognized University.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the
prescribed format
of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances
Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Grant as per the Merit and the Level of Education
10th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Metric / Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
1st Rank: ₹15,000.
2nd Rank: ₹13,000.
3rd Rank: ₹11,000.
12th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Higher Secondary Certificate)
1st Rank: ₹18,000.
2nd Rank: ₹16,000.
3rd Rank: ₹14,000.
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
University Gold Medal: ₹14,000.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format
of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances
Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Grant to Meritorious Wards of Ex-Servicemen in Academics (Lump Sum Grant) |
| Short Title | GMWESMA-LSG |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | Male |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 30 Jun 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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