PSCBOCW

Providing Scholarships to Children of BOC Workers

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides scholarships to children of registered workers. The scheme covers up to two children per family. Students of 9th to 12th grade (Intermediate), ITI and Graduation level will receive financial assistance.

State Cash

States / UT: Andhra Pradesh

Nodal department: Labour Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2018-07-19

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Scholarship, Children, Construction Worker, ITI

Details

The "Providing Scholarships to Children of BOC Workers" welfare scheme by the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers LET&F (Labour) Department. The scheme provides scholarships to children of registered workers who are not enrolled under Chandranna Bima. This scheme is aimed at supporting the education of construction workers' children in addition to any other government scholarships.

Benefits

  • - 9 th to 12 th Grade or ITI: ₹1,200/- per year - Professional Courses at the Graduation Level: ₹5,000/- per year
  • 9****th to 12****th Grade or ITI: ₹1,200/- per year- Professional Courses at the Graduation Level: ₹5,000/- per year

Eligibility

  • The worker should be registered with the AP Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  • The children of workers not enrolled under Chandranna Bima are eligible.
  • The student should have enrolled in 9th to 12th grade or ITI/ Professional Courses (Graduation Level).
  • Each family can receive scholarships for a maximum of two children.

Application Process

Offline

Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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 Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour 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).

NOTE: Applications must be submitted within 3 months from the start of the academic year.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Children of registered BOC workers who are not covered under Chandranna Bima are eligible.
What is the scholarship amount for school students?
Students in 9th to 12th grade or ITI courses receive ₹1,200 per year.
How much scholarship do professional course students get?
Students enrolled in professional courses at the graduation level receive ₹5,000 per year.
Can a worker's family receive scholarships for more than two children?
No, the scheme covers up to two children per worker's family.
Are students eligible for other scholarships from the government?
Yes, this scholarship is provided in addition to any other government scholarships.
How can I apply for the scholarship?
Applications can be submitted online through the APBOCWW Board portal or manually at the respective offices.
What is the application deadline?
The application must be submitted within 3 months from the start of the academic year.
What documents are needed to apply?
Needs to submit Aadhaar, BOCW ID, age proof, study certificate, marks memo, photos, and bank details.
Who verifies the application?
The Assistant Labour Officer (ALO) verifies the application, and the Deputy Commissioner of Labour approves the transfer.
What if my child is already receiving another scholarship?
This scholarship can be availed in addition to any other scholarship your child is receiving.
What happens after the application is approved?
The approved scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account.
Are children of workers registered under Chandranna Bima eligible?
No, only children of workers not covered under Chandranna Bima are eligible.
Is the scholarship renewable each year?
Yes, the scholarship is provided annually for eligible students.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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