Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB)
in Gujarat
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Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) in Gujarat
Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided once a year to any two children of a construction worker for the career development of bright and needy construction worker students seeking admission in the higher education courses of the state.
Eligibility Criteria
The children of construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
The son or daughter of a registered worker should be enrolled in any grade from Class I up to higher education or professional course.
The financial assistance will be provided once a year to two children of a construction worker.
> **Terms and Conditions:**
The age limit for children of construction workers to get scholarships should be a maximum of 30 years. If the son or daughter is handicapped or handicapped then there will be no age limit.
Which will be limited to the first trial in the academic year. A person who fails in the same standard/class will not be eligible for second aid for the same standard/class.
Board assistance is not admissible if any registered construction worker's child is admitted through the Right to Education/studying in an Open University/studying externally or receiving any similar assistance from other departments.
Benefits
Assistance eligible to first-year admitted students:
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | > **Documents required for ‘E-Nirman Card’ under the GBOCWW**B: |
| 2 | Photograph of the worker |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card |
| 4 | Ration Card |
| 5 | Caste Category certificate, if applicable |
| 6 | Proof of age (Birth certificate/Driving Licence/PAN Card/Voter ID Card) |
| 7 | [Self-declaration](https://enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/SelfCertificateLatest.pdf) certificate |
| 8 | Employer Certificate |
| 9 | Bank Passbook/cancelled Cheque |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
| 11 | > **Documents required for Scheme Benefit:** |
| 12 | e-Nirman Card of the worker |
| 13 | Original [Bonafide Certificate](https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/BOCW/Bonafide_SSY.pdf) of the Beneficiary's ongoing course from School/College/Institute |
| 14 | Passport-size photographs of beneficiary and child |
| 15 | Copy of child's Aadhaar card |
| 16 | Copy of the child's previous year's result |
| 17 | Fee payment receipt |
| 18 | Certificate from the registered hostel/school/college/institute if the beneficiary is studying in a hostel |
| 19 | Hostel fee payment receipt |
| 20 | Original bill of purchase of books from the beneficiary for book aid |
| 21 | Gazette/Affidavit from Beneficiary if Surname and Name are different |
| 22 | Front page of Bank passbook |
| 23 | Affidavit (for assistance of ₹5000/- or more) or letter of consent (as per Govt. notification) |
| 24 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits include financial assistance for various education levels, hostel assistance, and book assistance. The assistance amount varies depending on the level of education pursued.