The Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat under Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India invites applications for Financial Assistance for Vocational Training of Widows of ESM 2019 from Widows of Ex-servicemen of rank up to Havaldar or equivalent. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to widows to settle in life through vocational training and gives the opportunity to win a one-time aid of up to INR 20,000.

Benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits: 

• Vocational training 
• A one-time grant of up to INR 20,000 on successful completion of the vocational training

Documents

The following documents are required to be attached along with the application: 

• Complete Service Discharge Book/Certificate
• Copy of Widow I-Card
• Certificate issued by the institute after the completion of training
• Certificate issued by ZSWO that widow after vocational training is gainfully employed
• Details of Bank A/c Number (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code

An applicant must -

• Be a widow of an Ex-serviceman ranking up to Havaldar or equivalent
• Have successfully completed the said vocational training
• Have been recommended by respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB)

Follow the steps below to apply: 

Step 1: Register for the scholarship scheme at the online portal.
Step 2: Log in the portal with relevant information.
Step 3: Attach the required documents.
Step 4: Print and submit the application form at the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO).