Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB)

Description
The “Educational Assistance Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the Building & Other Construction Workers& 39; Welfare Board ” is implemented by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. Under the scheme, scholarships in the form of financial assistance shall be provided to children of construction workers registered under the Board. These scholarships will be applicable for courses of study specified by the Board from time to time. Objective: The objective is to provide financial assistance to children of Construction workers for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric studies to enable them to complete their education. Scope: These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the Building & Other Construction Workers& 39; Welfare Board from the funds available with the Welfare Board.

Exclusions
• 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.
• 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.
• The children of workers under full employment during the period of study shall not be eligible for the scholarship.
• The children of workers pursuing part-time courses will not be eligible.

Benefits
• > **Value of the Scholarship:**
• The rate of the scholarship for different courses/subjects is as follows:
• Sl. No.Level of StudyStipend (Per Month)1Degree₹800/-2Diploma₹600/-3Certificate course₹600/-4Class XI & XII₹600/-5Class VIII to X₹500/-6Class V to VII₹400/-**2.** **Reader’s charges for Blind students (Blind Scholars):** Blind Students/Scholars will be given an additional amount of ₹200/- per month as "Readers charges subject to production of disability certificate issued by the competent authority".
• A One Time Book and Uniform Grant to students at 2 months stipend will be granted for the students of the following group of classes:
• **Sl. No.****Class/Course****Grant Amount (One time Grant)**1Class I- Class II₹400/-2Class III- Class IV₹600/-3Class 5 - Class 7₹800/-4Class 8 - Class 10 ₹1,000/-5Class 11 - Class 12₹1,200/-6Certificate course₹1,200/-7Diploma course ₹1,200/-8Degree course ₹1,600/-**Note:** The rates and the type of courses for which the scholarship will be granted are subject to revision from time to time.
• > **Duration of Awards:**
• The award once made will be tenable from the stage at which it is given to the completion of the course, subject to good conduct and regular attendance. Noncompliance with any of the eligibility conditions and rules may cause the discontinuity of the scholarship at any time.
• > **Payment:**
• The stipend will be paid to the selected students by the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
2. The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
3. The beneficiary should be registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
5. The children of beneficiary/registered workers should be enrolled in any grade from Class I to Degree Course.
6. The children of workers must not be in receipt of any other financial assistance from any other source.
7. Only two children of the same parents/ guardians will be entitled to receive scholarships. This restriction will apply to girls also.
8. **Note 01:** These scholarships will be awarded for the study of all recognized Pre-Matric and Post-Matric courses pursued in recognized institutions, with the exception of courses with a duration of 6 (months) or less.
9. **Note 02:** The children of workers applying for Post-Matric scholarships should possess the relevant qualification from any recognized institution. An original certificate from the institution of study must be produced by the children of workers.
10. **Note 03:** The scholarship shall be tenable for the prescribed duration of a course. A student who is in receipt of the scholarship, but failing to pass in a particular year shall not receive further scholarship till he/ she passes the specific year of the course. The institution shall certify to that effect.
11. **Note 04:** Special provision is provided for exceptionally meritorious students.
12. **Note 05:** Special relaxation for physically handicapped children in cut-off mark obtained.
13. > **Renewal of Awards:**
14. The children of workers will have to apply afresh for renewal of the scholarship from year to year, provided that the student secures promotion to the next higher class irrespective of that fact whether such examination was conducted by the institution.
15. > **Other Conditions:**
16. If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by misrepresentation, his/her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered, at the discretion of the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
17. A scholarship awarded may be cancelled if the student changes the subject of the course of study for which the scholarship was originally awarded or changes the institution of study without prior approval of the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
18. A student may have to refund the scholarship amount at the discretion of the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board if during the course of the year, the studies for which the scholarship has been awarded, are discontinued by him/her.
19. The Rules & Regulations of the Scheme can be also altered/modified at any time at the discretion of the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.

Required Documents
• Photograph of the worker
• ID Proof of worker (Electoral Card, Ration Card, Driver's License, Aadhaar Card, Passport are acceptable)
• Employer Certificate/Self Certification (Issued Either by the Labour Inspector or the Employer or SDO/AEE of Works Department)
• Bank Passbook of the worker
• eShram ID card, if any
• Age proof of concerned building worker/applicant i.e. School certificate, Certificate from the Registrar of Birth and Deaths, Certificate from the Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon in Government Service, Electoral Photo Identity Card
• Nomination Form duly signed by the applicant
• Self-declaration towards non-enrolment as a member of any other welfare fund/ board
• SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)
• Any other documents as required
• MBOCWWB ID Card
• Birth Certificate of the student
• Two copies of passport-size photograph with signature of student thereon
• One attested copy of each of the relevant certificates with respect to the examination passed by the student
• Attested copy of the Constitution workers' registration card
• A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year, if the student was in receipt of a scholarship under this Scheme in the preceding year
• Annual Course Fee of the student from the School/Institute Concern, if any
• Clearance Certificate by the Head of the Institution
• Verification/Information Certificate by the Head of the Institution
• Bank account details/ Bank Passbook
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective is to provide financial assistance to children of construction workers to enable them to complete their education.

Q: What is the scope of the scholarship?
A: These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board from the fund available with the Welfare Board.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Children of construction workers registered under the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible for the scholarship.

Q: What are the benefits provided under this scholarship?
A: The scholarship includes stipends ranging from [?]400 to [?]800 per month depending on the level of study, along with one-time book and uniform grants.

Q: How is the stipend amount determined?
A: The stipend amount varies based on the level of study, such as Degree, Diploma, Certificate courses, and school education from Class V to Class XII.

Q: Is there any additional assistance provided for blind students?
A: Yes, blind students are eligible for an additional amount of [?]200 per month as "Readers charges subject to production of disability certificate issued by the competent authority".

Q: Are there any specific courses covered under this scholarship?
A: Courses specified by the Board from time to time are covered under this scholarship scheme.

Q: What is the duration of the scholarship awards?
A: The scholarship is tenable from the stage at which it is given to the completion of the course, subject to good conduct and regular attendance.

Q: Can the scholarship be discontinued?
A: Yes, noncompliance with any of the eligibility conditions and rules may cause the discontinuation of the scholarship at any time.

Q: How is the scholarship payment made?
A: The stipend will be paid to the selected students by the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board according to the procedure laid down by the Welfare Board.

Q: Who is excluded from eligibility for the scholarship?
A: Children of workers who are studying in the same stage of education in different subjects or pursuing professional studies in a different stream, children of workers under full employment during the period of study, and those pursuing part-time courses are excluded from eligibility.

Q: What is the educational requirement for children of workers to be eligible?
A: Children of registered workers should be enrolled in any grade from Class I to Degree Course to be eligible.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the number of children eligible per family?
A: Only two children of the same parents/guardians, including girls, are entitled to receive scholarships.

Q: Can children of workers in receipt of financial assistance from other sources apply for this scholarship?
A: No, children of workers must not be in receipt of any other financial assistance from any other source to be eligible.

Q: What courses are excluded from scholarship eligibility?
A: Courses with a duration of 6 months or less are excluded from scholarship eligibility.

Q: What are the renewal criteria for the scholarship?
A: Students must apply afresh for renewal of the scholarship each year, provided they secure promotion to the next higher class.

Q: What are the special provisions for exceptionally meritorious students?
A: Special provisions are made for exceptionally meritorious students, and there is special relaxation for physically handicapped children in cut-off marks obtained.

Q: What happens if a student fails to pass a particular year of the course?
A: A student failing to pass a particular year of the course shall not receive further scholarship until they pass the specific year, as certified by the institution.

Q: How can the application be submitted?
A: Applications can be made online at http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services

Q: Can the application be tracked?
A: Yes, applications can be tracked from the Dashboard after logging into http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services