Schemes for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families: Monthly Stipend for BC-A Students

Description
The scheme "Schemes for Welfare of School Children Belonging to BPL and BC A Families: Monthly Stipend for BC-A Students" was launched by the Government of Haryana during the financial year 2009-10. It aims to provide financial assistance to students from Backward Class Category A BC-A families to support their education. Under this scheme, a monthly stipend is provided to students from BC A families studying in classes 1 to 12 in Haryana Government schools.

Exclusions
• The applicant who does not maintain 50% attendance will not receive the next instalment.
• The applicant not studying in a Haryana Government school is ineligible.

Benefits
• A. Admissible Monthly Stipend for BC(A) Girl Students:
• Class 1 to 5: ₹150/- per month
• Class 6 to 8: ₹200/- per month
• Class 9 to 12: ₹300/- per month
• Class 11 to 12 (Science Students only): ₹400/- per month
• A. Admissible Monthly Stipend for BC(A) Boy Students:
• Class 1 to 5: ₹75/- per month
• Class 6 to 8: ₹100/- per month
• Class 9 to 12: ₹150/- per month
• Class 11 to 12 (Science Students only): ₹200/- per month

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to the Backward Classes category (A).
2. The applicant should be a student from Classes 1 to 12.
3. The applicant should be enrolled in a Haryana Government school.
4. The applicant should maintain at least 50% attendance to continue receiving benefits.
5. The applicant should have an active bank account for stipend transfer.

Required Documents
• Proof of BC(A) Category (Certificate issued by a competent authority)
• School Enrollment Certificate
• Attendance Record (For stipend continuation)
• Bank Account Details (For Direct Benefit Transfer)
• Parent/Guardian Identity Proof (For account verification)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the amount of stipend provided under this scheme?
A: The monthly stipend ranges from [?]75 to [?]400, varying by class level, gender, and stream.

Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The stipend is directly transferred to the student's bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Q: What is the frequency of stipend disbursement?
A: The stipend is disbursed monthly, with funds transferred at the beginning of each quarter.

Q: What is the minimum attendance required to continue receiving the scholarship?
A: Students must maintain at least 50% attendance in school to continue receiving the stipend.

Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students need to visit their school, collect the scholarship application form from the school administration, complete it, and submit it along with the required documents for verification.

Q: Who verifies the scholarship applications?
A: The school administration verifies the submitted documents and forwards the application to the Education Department for further processing.

Q: Can a student apply if they do not have a bank account?
A: No, an active bank account in the student's name is mandatory for receiving the stipend.

Q: Is there any preference given to certain students?
A: Students from the BC(A) category must submit a valid certificate issued by a competent authority to qualify.

Q: Are private school students eligible for this scholarship?
A: No, only students studying in Haryana Government schools are eligible for this scheme.

Q: Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?
A: No, the scheme is only for students enrolled in Haryana Government schools.

Q: Is the scholarship applicable for all classes?
A: Yes, the scheme covers students from Class 1 to Class 12 with different stipend amounts based on the class level.