IAF BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

AFGIS BHAVAN, SUBROTO PARK, NEW DELHI - 110 010

IAFBA SCHOLARSHIP FORM
(KINDLY READ THE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES
CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING UP THE FORM)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Subroto Memorial Scholarship Schemes (SMSS) are managed and administered by the
Executive Committee of the IAF Benevolent Association.

2. The application form duly completed in all respects is to be sent to the Secretary, IAF
Benevolent Association, AFGIS Bhavan, Subroto Park, New Delhi – 110010 so as to reach this
office by 30 Sep (R) 30 Sep. However, application for Professional courses only can be submitted
upto 31 Oct (R) 31 Oct each year. (This form is not to be used for CONTINUATION cases)

3. Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be considered.
No intimation in this regard will be made. The candidate is not entitled for scholarship if he/she is
already in receipt of any other scholarship.

4. Any point for clarification that may arise are to be referred to the Secretary of the IAF
Benevolent Association. The decision of the Executive Committee on the award of scholarship will
be final.

5. In case the child is applying for 1st year of scholarship i.e. class XI, 1st year of Graduation
courses,1st year of Masters courses, he has to submit attested copy of marksheet of Base Class i.e.
X, XII, Graduation respectively as the case may be. Similarly, if the child is applying for
scholarship in 2nd year or thereafter, he has to submit attested copies of marksheet of base class
and all the classes/Semesters he has passed after base class. Minimum criteria for applying for
SMSS is 60% in all classes/semesters.

6. Continuation of scholarship will be made at the end of each year on receipt of attested
copy of marksheet, acknowledgement from the parent and certificate from School/College
showing that the student is not in receipt of any other scholarship or stipend.
Receipt/Acknowledgement and Certificate can be downloaded from SL No. 31 of
Downloads on IAFBA website at AF Net and also available at internet.

7. The scholarship will be credited every year in January/February to the bank account of the
student by NEFT. Mobile No. and Bank details of the student is to be filled in the form at
Sl.No.10 & 11 of Pt-I (Mandatory). Copy of Bank Pass Book / cancelled cheque of student to be
attached.

8. Children of deceased/retired AF personnel are eligible to apply only if parents are in receipt
of pension.

9. The child should be a regular student in a school/college/institution recognised by

Central/State Board or University.

10. A child should secure minimum 60% for CONTINUATION of scholarship.

11. The category of applicants i.e. (serving, Retired, Deceased) will be determined as per
category on 01 Oct every year.

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12. If no intimation received by the applicant it be construed that he/ she has not come into the
merit list.

13. Merit List will be published on IAFBA webpages under ‘HR Initiative’ link of
www.indianairforce.nic.in (Civil Network) and on www.iafba.iaf.in (AFNET) after finalisation
of scholarship board.

14. For queries email us at iafba@yahoo.com.

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 GUIDE TO IAFBA SUBROTO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

Sl. Name of Base of scholarship Amount of Eligibility of Education covered and Documents to be
No. Scholarship Scholarship children duration attached (Attested)
1. School Education (a) No merit. (a) Rs. 2000/- pa For children of (a) Chldren studying in class Latest examination
(i) NCs(E) from class VI to X serving NCs(E) VIth to Xth. marksheet
(b) Minimum 60% marks only
in the latest examination (b) Rs. 5000/- pa -do- (b) Children studying in class X board examination
from XI-XII XIth are to apply fresh. marksheet
(c) Children studying in class X and XI class marksheet
XIIth
(ii) Others (a) Purely on merit basis Rs. 5000/- pa For children of (a) Children studying in class X board examination
serving, Retired and XIth. Maximum 2 yrs or marksheet
(b) Minimum 60% marks Deceased AF completion of school
in XII board exam personnel education whichever is
earlier.
(b) Children applying in class X and XI class marksheet
XIIth.
2. College Education (a) Purely on merit basis Rs. 10000/- pa For children of (a) Maximum 3 yrs or XII board examination
(i) Under Graduate serving, Retired and completion of the course marksheet
(b) Minimum 60% marks Deceased AF whichever is earlier.
in XII board exam personnel
(b) Children applying in 2nd XII board and previous
or 3rd year. semesters/years marksheet
(ii) Under Graduate (a) Purely on merit basis Rs. 15000/- pa For children of (a) Maximum 4 yrs or XII board examination
Professional serving, Retired and completion of the course marksheet
(b) Minimum 60% marks Deceased AF whichever is earlier (For
in XII board exam personnel MBBS 4.5 years).
(b) Children applying in XII board and previous
2nd,3rd,4th or 4.5th year. semesters/years marksheet
(iii) Post Graduation (a) Purely on merit basis Rs. 20000/- pa For children of (a) Maximum 3 yrs or Degree examination
serving, Retired and completion of the course marksheet for 3 yrs. (1st, 2nd
(b) Minimum 60% marks Deceased AF whichever is earlier. and 3rd year)
in Degree Exam personnel
(b) Children applying in 2nd Degree examination
or 3rd year. marksheet for 3 yrs. (1st, 2nd
and 3rd year) and previous
semesters/years marksheet
of PG degree

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 (iv) Post Graduation (a) Purely on merit basis Rs. 30000/- pa For children of (a) Maximum 2 yrs or Degree examination
Professional serving, Retired and completion of the course marksheet for 3 yrs. (1st, 2nd
(b) Minimum 60% marks Deceased AF whichever is earlier. and 3rd year)
in Degree Exam personnel (b) Children applying in 2nd Degree examination
year. marksheet for 3 yrs. (1st, 2nd
and 3rd year) and previous
semesters/years marksheet
of PGP degree

3. Specially abled Purely on disability basis. Rs.10,000/- pa For children of (a) Children undergoing Certificate from Senior
children. Disability should be Serving, Retired and training/education in a Medical Officer/specialist
between 50% to 70%. Deceased AF recognised institution. showing nature of disability
personnel. and percentage of disability.

(b) Maximum 5 yrs or

completion of training/
education whichever is
earlier.

(c) Maximum for 10 yrs but

renewable after every 5 yrs
provided child got minimum
50% disability.

4. Sports Excellence in sports. For children of (a) School/College level. Certificate of sports
(a) International level (a) Rs.10000/- pa serving AF
(b) National level (b)Rs.6000/- pa personnel.
(c) Other level (c) Rs.3000/- (b) Maximum 3 yrs renewable
every year.

Note : For sports scholarship kindly contact AFSCB for application form and details
There is no merit criteria for Death in Service/Harness cases and rates of scholarship are as under :
(a) KG to VIII Rs.10000/-pa (d) UG Rs.25000/-pa (h) PGP Rs.45000/-pa
(b) IX to X Rs.15000/-pa (e) UGP Rs.40000/-pa (j) Specially abled Rs.20000/-pa
(c) XI to XII Rs.20000/-pa (f) PG Rs.35000/-pa

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 APPLICATION FORM FOR
AWARD OF IAFBA SCHOLARSHIP
(School/Graduation/Post Graduation/Physically Handicapped and Mentally Challenged Children)
(Version 2019)

For Office Use

Service No.
Processed by ______________ Date ______
PART-I Checked by _______________ Date ______
Category : Parent _____ Scholarship ______
(To be filled by the Student) (Tick as applicable)
Appl No. ______ Merit List No. ________

1. Type of Scholarship School/ Under Graduation/ Under Graduation Professional/ Post

Graduation/ Physically Handicapped Mentally Challenged (PHMC)

2. Category Serving/ Retired/ Deceased (Officers, Airmen, NCs(E))

3. Name of Candidate in Mr/ Miss___________________________________________________

Block Capitals __________________________________________________________

4. Date of Birth __________________________________ 5. Gender (M/F) : _________

6. Present Class/ Course __________________________________________________________

Studying
7. Name & Address of __________________________________________________________
School/College/Institution __________________________________________________________
where the child is
studying at present
8. Name of the Education __________________________________________________________
Board/ University/ State __________________________________________________________
recognizing College/
School/ Institution
9. Expected duration of _______________ Yrs _____________ Month ________________
course Date of commencement __________________________________
Date of completion ______________________________________
(Internship Period for course not to be included, if any)
10. Marks obtained in Base Class _________ Out of ___________ (_________% upto 2 decimal)
(Attested copy of marksheet to be attached)

11. Bank Details Account No. ……………………………………. IFSC Code. ……………………………………………

(Mandatory) Name of Bank………………………………..… Branch..………..………………………………………
(Copy of bank passbook or cancelled cheque of the student to be attached)
12.
RTMobile No. (Student) ____________________ (For sending congratulatory SMS, in the event
of student getting selected for award of scholarship)
13. Email ID : ____________________
Signature of the Student

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 PART II
ONLY IN THE CASE OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED/
MENTALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN
1. Disability (where
applicable)
(a) Details of ___________________________________________________________
Physical Disability/ ___________________________________________________________
Mental Challenges.
(b) Percentage of ___________________________________________________________
disability (Exact %
to be given)
(c) Whether __________________________________________________________
institution/ School __________________________________________________________
Imparting training is
recognised? If so by
whom ?
IMPORTANT
A Medical Certificate giving details and % of disability by a specialist Countersigned by the SMO of local AF/
Army/ Navy Unit is also to be attached.

Signature of Parent/ Guardian

PART III
(TO BE FILLED BY THE PARENT/ GUARDIAN)
1. Particulars of the Name ……………………………………………………………………
Father Ser. No………………… Rank…………….…..……………………….
Branch/ Trade…………. Unit ………………………………………….
_________________________________________________
2. Present Address …………………………………………………………………………………………...
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. In case Retd./Deceased AF Personnel
(a) Date of ……………………………………………………………………………………………
enrolment/
commission
(b) Date of release/ ……………………………………………………………………………………………
retirement
(c) Date of death …………………………………………………………………………………………...
(If applicable)
(d) Name of parent ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(Mother/Guardian
for death case only)
(e) Drawing pension Yes/ No ………..(if Yes)PPO No……………………………………………..
(Copy of PPO to be attached)
4.RTMobile No.(Parent/Guardian) ____________________ (Mandatory for SMS purpose)

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5. Certified that the particulars given in Part I, II and III of the application are correct and
any false statement made by me will disqualify the applicant for scholarship.

Place ________________

Date _____________ Signature of Parent/ Guardian

(To signed by Serving/Retd Air Warrior
and Widow/Guardian for death cases)

Countersigned
Place _________________ Signature of the Stn Cdr or nearest AF
unit with Office seal/ Secretary ZSB
Date _________________

PART IV

(TO BE FILLED IN BY PRESENT SCHOOL/ COLLEGE/ HEAD OF INSTITUTION)

WHERE THE CHILD IS STUDYING AT PRESENT

1. Certified that the particulars stated in the part I in respect of Mr/ Ms ___________________
______________________ S/D/O ________________________ who is a student of
____________________ (class/course/semester) in my school/ college/ institution are
correct.

2. He/ she has secured __________Marks out of ___________i.e. __________%.

Full address of the school _______________________

College/ institution at present Signature of Head of Institution
________________________ (Seal/ Rubber stamp)
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________