Sarkari Yojana
Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB)
About Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB)
The Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya, implements the “Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board)”. Children of construction workers registered with the Board receive scholarships as financial help, for courses of study the Board notifies from time to time. > Objective:
To fund the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric studies of construction workers’ children so that they are able to finish their education. > Scope:
The scholarships cover study in India only and are granted by the Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board out of the funds it holds.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The beneficiary must reside in Meghalaya
The beneficiary must reside in Meghalaya.
The beneficiary must be working in building or…
The beneficiary must be working in building or other construction work.
Registration with the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction…
Registration with the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is required.
The beneficiary's Board membership must be active
The beneficiary's Board membership must be active.
Children of the beneficiary/registered worker must be enrolled…
Children of the beneficiary/registered worker must be enrolled in any class from Class I to Degree Course.
The children must not be receiving financial help…
The children must not be receiving financial help from any other source.
Scholarships are limited to two children of the…
Scholarships are limited to two children of the same parents/ guardians, and this limit applies to girls as well. Note 01: Scholarships cover all recognised Pre-Matric and Post-Matric courses at recognised institutions, except courses lasting 6 (months) or less. Note 02: Children applying for Post-Matric scholarships must hold the relevant qualification from a recognised institution and produce an original certificate from their institution of study. Note 03: The scholarship runs for the prescribed length of the course. A scholar who fails in a year will not receive further payments until he/ she passes that year, as certified by the institution. Note 04: Exceptionally meritorious students are covered by a special provision. Note 05: Physically handicapped children get a special relaxation in the cut-off marks. Renewal of Awards: Children must re-apply each year to renew the scholarship, on condition that they are promoted to the next class, whether or not the institution held the examination. Other Conditions:
A scholarship obtained through misrepresentation will be cancelled…
A scholarship obtained through misrepresentation will be cancelled immediately, and the amount paid may be recovered at the discretion of the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The scholarship may be withdrawn if the student…
The scholarship may be withdrawn if the student switches the subject for which it was awarded, or moves to another institution, without the prior approval of the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
If the student drops the studies for which…
If the student drops the studies for which the scholarship was given during the year, the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board may require the amount to be refunded.
The Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board…
The Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board may change or amend the Rules & Regulations of the Scheme at any time.
Benefits Provided
Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Value of the Scholarship:
Monthly scholarship rates by course/level are as follows
Monthly scholarship rates by course/level are as follows:
Sl. No. 1 | Level of Study: Degree | Stipend (Per Month): ₹800/-
Sl. No. 2 | Level of Study: Diploma | Stipend (Per Month): ₹600/-
Sl. No. 3 | Level of Study: Certificate course | Stipend (Per Month): ₹600/-
Sl. No. 4 | Level of Study: Class XI & XII | Stipend (Per Month): ₹600/-
Sl. No. 5 | Level of Study: Class VIII to X | Stipend (Per Month): ₹500/-
Sl. No. 6 | Level of Study: Class V to VII | Stipend (Per Month): ₹400/-
2. Reader’s charges for Blind students (Blind Scholars): Blind Students/Scholars receive an extra ₹200/- per month as "Readers charges", on producing a disability certificate from the competent authority.
A One Time Book and Uniform Grant equal…
A One Time Book and Uniform Grant equal to 2 months' stipend is given to students in these class groups:
Sl. No. 1 | Class/Course: Class I- Class II | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹400/-
Sl. No. 2 | Class/Course: Class III- Class IV | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹600/-
Sl. No. 3 | Class/Course: Class 5 - Class 7 | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹800/-
Sl. No. 4 | Class/Course: Class 8 - Class 10 | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹1,000/-
Sl. No. 5 | Class/Course: Class 11 - Class 12 | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹1,200/-
Sl. No. 6 | Class/Course: Certificate course | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹1,200/-
Sl. No. 7 | Class/Course: Diploma course | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹1,200/-
Sl. No. 8 | Class/Course: Degree course | Grant Amount (One time Grant): ₹1,600/-
Note: Scholarship rates and eligible course types may be revised periodically.
Duration of Awards:
Once sanctioned, the award continues from the stage at which it is granted until the course is completed, provided conduct is good and attendance regular. Breach of any eligibility condition or rule can lead to the scholarship being stopped at any time.
Payment:
The Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board pays the stipend to selected students following the procedure it has laid down.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Enclosures required for New Registration under MBOCWWB:
Recent photograph of the worker
Recent photograph of the worker
Worker's identity proof (Electoral Card, Ration Card, Driver's…
Worker's identity proof (Electoral Card, Ration Card, Driver's License, Aadhaar Card or Passport accepted)
Employer Certificate or Self Certification, issued by the…
Employer Certificate or Self Certification, issued by the Labour Inspector, the Employer or the SDO/AEE of the Works Department
Worker's bank passbook
Worker's bank passbook
eShram ID card, where available
eShram ID card, where available
Age proof of the building worker/applicant, such as…
Age proof of the building worker/applicant, such as a School certificate, a certificate from the Registrar of Birth and Deaths, a certificate from a Government Medical Officer not below Assistant Surgeon rank, or the Electoral Photo Identity Card
Nomination Form signed by the applicant
Nomination Form signed by the applicant
Self-declaration that the worker is not a member…
Self-declaration that the worker is not a member of any other welfare fund/ board
SC/ST Certificate (where applicable)
SC/ST Certificate (where applicable)
Other documents as needed Enclosures required for application…
Other documents as needed Enclosures required for application of Educational Assistance:
The worker's MBOCWWB ID Card
The worker's MBOCWWB ID Card
Student's birth certificate
Student's birth certificate
Two passport-size photos signed by the student
Two passport-size photos signed by the student
One attested copy of each certificate relating to…
One attested copy of each certificate relating to the examinations the student has passed
Attested copy of the construction worker's registration card
Attested copy of the construction worker's registration card
Acknowledgment receipt for last year's scholarship, if the…
Acknowledgment receipt for last year's scholarship, if the student received one under this Scheme in the previous year
Annual course fee details from the School/Institute concerned,…
Annual course fee details from the School/Institute concerned, if any
Clearance Certificate from the Head of the Institution
Clearance Certificate from the Head of the Institution
Verification/Information Certificate from the Head of the Institution
Verification/Information Certificate from the Head of the Institution
Bank account particulars or Bank Passbook
Bank account particulars or Bank Passbook
Other documents as needed
Other documents as needed
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.
Online Worker Registration Process (Portal):
Open the online Portal
Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
To create a new account, press the ‘Worker’…
To create a new account, press the ‘Worker’ button on the home page and provide all mandatory information.
Once the details are filled in, press ‘Register’
Once the details are filled in, press ‘Register’.
On success, the message “Registered Successfully” is displayed
On success, the message “Registered Successfully” is displayed. Application Process for New Registration under the MBOCWWB:
Open the online Portal
Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password…
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, then press Login.
Once logged in, choose ‘Apply for New Registration’…
Once logged in, choose ‘Apply for New Registration’ from the menu.
Complete the Registration Form, including Personal Details, Service/Work…
Complete the Registration Form, including Personal Details, Service/Work Details, Bank Details and Demographic Details.
Press Submit
Press Submit.
You are then taken to a page for…
You are then taken to a page for managing Family & Nominee Details; press ‘Add New’ to enter family members and nominee information.
When all Family & Nominee Details are added,…
When all Family & Nominee Details are added, press Proceed.
Upload the required enclosures
Upload the required enclosures: Photograph, ID Proof, Employer Certificate/Self Certification and the worker's Bank Passbook.
Press the Complete Button to finish registering
Press the Complete Button to finish registering.
After the application is processed and verified by…
After the application is processed and verified by the Block/District LDA and Block/District Labour Inspector and approved by the District Labour Commissioner (DLC), a Registration Certificate is issued. Application Process for Educational Scholarship:
Open the online Portal
Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password…
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, then press Login.
Once logged in, choose the “Educational Scholarship” scheme…
Once logged in, choose the “Educational Scholarship” scheme on the Dashboard.
Provide the required information and attach the necessary…
Provide the required information and attach the necessary enclosures.
Press Submit to apply
Press Submit to apply. Application Process to Track/Update:
Open the online Portal
Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password…
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, then press Login.
Choose ‘Track Application Status’ from the menu
Choose ‘Track Application Status’ from the menu.
Press ‘View Details’ to see your application
Press ‘View Details’ to see your application.
Press ‘Application History’ to see its history
Press ‘Application History’ to see its history.
Press ‘Update’ to make changes to your application
Press ‘Update’ to make changes to your application. Note: An application that is under process or already processed cannot be updated. (Worker’s User Manual) Note: The Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board announces scheme details at a suitable time of year as it deems fit.
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.
Process for New Registration:
Submit the completed application form and required documents…
Submit the completed application form and required documents to the Registering Officer for your area.
Once satisfied with the details, the Registering Officer…
Once satisfied with the details, the Registering Officer may register the worker as a beneficiary under the Act and issue an identity card bearing the worker's photograph. Process to apply for Scheme Benefits:
Submit one copy of the scholarship application in…
Submit one copy of the scholarship application in the prescribed form, signed by the student, the parents and the Principal of the institution, to the employer concerned.
The employer countersigns the completed application and forwards…
The employer countersigns the completed application and forwards it to the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board for consideration. Application Form for Educational Scholarship Application Form for the Pre-Matric Scholarship Application Form for the Post-Matric Scholarship
Objectives
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Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. The children of workers who after passing one stage of education, are studying in the same stage of education in different subjects for instance Class XI Arts after Class XI Sc or B.A. after BSc or M.A. in one subject after M.A. in another subject will NOT be eligible.
1. The children of workers who, after having completed their educational career in one professional stream, continue professional studies in a different stream for instance LLB after BEd will NOT be eligible. Students will be allowed to take up only one professional stream.
1. The children of workers under full employment during the period of study shall not be eligible for the scholarship.
1. The children of workers pursuing part-time courses will not be eligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.