Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB)
in Madhya Pradesh
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Key dates and updates (Madhya Pradesh)
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Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB) in Madhya Pradesh
Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh.
Apply for Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB) in Madhya Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The scheme, implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, provides assistance for studying abroad to the children of registered construction workers.Since 2019, this scheme has provided assistance upto 50 students annually in pursuing higher education abroad.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a child of a construction worker.
Either parent of the applicant should be registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and hold a valid identity card for a continuous period of 5 years.
To pursue a postgraduate degree, it is mandatory for the applicant to have passed the graduation degree with 60% marks in the first division or its equivalent grade.
For PhD degree, it is essential to have passed a postgraduate degree with 60% marks in the first division and 02 years of teaching/research/M.Phil degree in the relevant field.
If the student is receiving benefits from any other source, he/she will not be eligible for this scheme.
Benefits
The following financial assistance will be provided to the applicant for pursuing education under the scheme:-
**Tuition Fee:** Payment of actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less. - **Subsistence Allowance:** A maximum of $10,000 per year, based on the monthly expenditure in India and abroad as shown by the educational institution where the student is studying. - In addition to the visa fee and insurance premium, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back and actual economy-class airfare to the nearest place of the educational institution and back will be payable.
**Note:** The amount of grant will be credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution upon production of a certificate of continuity of studies in the institution.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Aadhaar card of applicant/student |
| 3 | Valid identity card of the worker |
| 4 | Ration Card |
| 5 | Proof of residence |
| 6 | Educational qualification certificates of the student |
| 7 | Passport & Visa |
| 8 | Bank Passbook/bank account details |
| 9 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Madhya Pradesh
Who can apply for Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB) in Madhya Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB) in Madhya Pradesh?
Applicants in Madhya Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB)?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2019 through 1 January 2019, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme has been in effect since 2019.