Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB)
in Meghalaya
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Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya
Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Meghalaya.
Apply for Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya
Scheme Overview
The scheme provides scholarships in the form of financial assistance 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.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
The beneficiary should be registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
The children of beneficiary/registered workers should be enrolled in any grade from Class I to Degree Course.
The children of workers must not be in receipt of any other financial assistance from any other source.
Only two children of the same parents/ guardians will be entitled to receive scholarships. This restriction will apply to girls also.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**Note 04:** Special provision is provided for exceptionally meritorious students.
**Note 05:** Special relaxation for physically handicapped children in cut-off mark obtained.
> **Renewal of Awards:**
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.
> **Other Conditions:**
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Photograph of the worker |
| 2 | ID Proof of worker (Electoral Card, Ration Card, Driver's License, Aadhaar Card, Passport are acceptable) |
| 3 | Employer Certificate/Self Certification (Issued Either by the Labour Inspector or the Employer or SDO/AEE of Works Department) |
| 4 | Bank Passbook of the worker |
| 5 | eShram ID card, if any |
| 6 | 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 C |
| 7 | Nomination Form duly signed by the applicant |
| 8 | Self-declaration towards non-enrolment as a member of any other welfare fund/ board |
| 9 | SC/ST Certificate (if applicable) |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
| 11 | MBOCWWB ID Card |
| 12 | Birth Certificate of the student |
| 13 | Two copies of passport-size photograph with signature of student thereon |
| 14 | One attested copy of each of the relevant certificates with respect to the examination passed by the student |
| 15 | Attested copy of the Constitution workers' registration card |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | Annual Course Fee of the student from the School/Institute Concern, if any |
| 18 | Clearance Certificate by the Head of the Institution |
| 19 | Verification/Information Certificate by the Head of the Institution |
| 20 | Bank account details/ Bank Passbook |
| 21 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Meghalaya
Who can apply for Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya?
Eligible residents of Meghalaya who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya?
Applicants in Meghalaya typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective is to provide financial assistance to children of construction workers to enable them to complete their education.