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Educational Assistance for Degree Course

The Educational Assistance for Degree Course scheme provides financial assistance to children of registered construction workers pursuing their undergraduate degree (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year, if applicable). This benefit is also extended to the wife of a registered male worker.

State Cash

States / UT: Maharashtra

Nodal department: Labour Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance, Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Degree, Construction Worker, Student, Scholarship

Details

The Educational Assistance for Degree Course scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department Maharashtra. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹20,000/- per year to children of registered construction workers pursuing their undergraduate degrees. This benefit is also extended to the wife of a registered male worker.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- per year for undergraduate students
  • Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- per year for undergraduate students.

Eligibility

  1. The children's parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  2. The student must be enrolled in a degree course (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
  3. The benefit applies to a maximum of two children and the wife of a registered male worker.

Application Process

Offline

Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor Officer.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status