Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Offers Merit Awards and Scholarships for Ex-Servicemen's Children
The Maharashtra government is offering special merit awards and scholarships to children of ex-servicemen and war widows.
To get the merit award, students need to score more than 90% in Class 10 or more than 85% in Class 12.
The awards are ₹20,000 or ₹50,000.
For scholarships, students need to score more than 60% in Class 10 or Class 12.
Applications must be submitted to the District Sainik Welfare Office in Raigad-Alibag by September 15, 2026.
The goal is to recognize their hard work and encourage them to study further.
Maharashtra government invites applications for merit awards and scholarships for children of ex-servicemen and war widows.
Merit awards of ₹20,000 or ₹50,000 for students scoring more than 90% in Class 10 or more than 85% in Class 12.
Scholarships available for students scoring more than 60% in Class 10 or Class 12.
Applications must be submitted to the District Sainik Welfare Office, Raigad-Alibag, by September 15, 2026.
Scheme aims to recognize academic achievements and encourage higher education.
- Who
- Children of ex-servicemen and war widows in Maharashtra
- What
- Special Merit Award and Scholarship Scheme
- When
- Academic year 2025–26, application deadline September 15, 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To recognize academic achievements and encourage higher education
Proponents of the Scheme
Critics of the Scheme
Recognition of Academic Achievement
Proponents of the Scheme
The scheme recognizes and rewards the academic achievements of children of ex-servicemen and war widows, encouraging them to pursue higher education.
Critics of the Scheme
Critics argue that the awards and scholarships are insufficient and do not address the broader socio-economic challenges faced by these families.
- Application Deadline
- September 15, 2026
- Merit Award Criteria
- More than 90% in Class 10 or more than 85% in Class 12
- Scholarship Criteria
- More than 60% in Class 10 or Class 12
- Award Amount
- ₹20,000 or ₹50,000
- Application Submission
- District Sainik Welfare Office, Raigad-Alibag