Program brief
| Benefit | The Videsh Siksha Yojana offers financial assistance for studying abroad to children of registered construction workers. |
|---|---|
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
| Meant for | Students, Workers |
| Level | State, Madhya Pradesh |
| Field | Education & Learning |
| Started | 2019 |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The Videsh Siksha Yojana offers financial assistance for studying abroad to children of registered construction workers. The official listing does not provide a deadline, so check the official portal for updates. Apply online through the Shram Sewa Portal.
The Videsh Siksha Yojana supports the children of registered construction workers in Madhya Pradesh to pursue higher education abroad. This initiative is run by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department.
Launched in 2019, the scheme aims to provide quality education opportunities to deserving students. Each year, it assists up to 50 students in obtaining postgraduate and research degrees.
Financial assistance includes tuition fees, subsistence allowances, and travel expenses. This support helps students achieve their academic goals and gain international exposure.
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
Financial assistance includes:
- Tuition Fee: Actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less.
- Subsistence Allowance: Maximum of $10,000 per year.
Additional coverage includes visa fees, insurance premiums, second-class rail/bus fare to the airport and back, and actual economy-class airfare. The scheme covers a maximum tenure of two years for postgraduate and Ph.D. courses. Payments are made directly to the educational institution based on the fee payment schedule after submitting a continuity of studies certificate.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
- Also for
- Students
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
Eligibility:
- Academic: Graduation degree with 60% marks for postgraduate, postgraduate degree with 60% marks and 2 years of experience or M.Phil for Ph.D.
- Age: 18 to 60 years.
- Income: Not specified.
- Category: Child of a registered construction worker.
Who cannot apply
- Students receiving benefits from any other source are not eligible.
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Qualifies
Does not qualify
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Application steps
Application steps:
- Visit the Shram Sewa Portal of the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Click on 'Yojana Aavedan' on the homepage.
- Enter the Worker Registration Number to view details.
- Select the scheme and click 'Apply for Scheme'.
- Complete the online application form and submit it.
Common application errors
Common application errors:
- Missing the requirement for a valid identity card of the worker.
- Not providing a continuity of studies certificate for payment.
- Applying without meeting the minimum percentage criteria for eligibility.
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of the Videsh Siksha Yojana?
It provides financial assistance for studying abroad to children of registered construction workers.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Children of registered construction workers who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.
What financial assistance is provided?
The scheme covers tuition fees, subsistence allowances, and travel expenses.
How many students are selected each year?
A maximum of 50 students are supported annually.
What are the eligibility criteria for postgraduate courses?
Applicants must have a graduation degree with at least 60% marks.
Is there a specific age limit for applicants?
Yes, applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old.
How can one apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply online through the Shram Sewa Portal.
What if the applicant is receiving benefits from another source?
Such applicants are not eligible for this scheme.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Scheme Details labour.mp.gov.in
- Shram Sewa Portal labour.mp.gov.in
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This entry was drafted with AI tools from the official listing. Each amount and date in it was checked automatically against that listing; read the official call before you apply.
Filed under
- StateMadhya Pradesh290
- FieldEducation & Learning1105
- Eligible groupStudents850
- Eligible groupWorkers397
- AgencyLabour Department236
- OccupationConstruction Worker244
- OccupationUnorganized Worker179
- LevelState4048
- Award typeCash2722
- KeywordAbroad10
- KeywordBuilding Worker153
- KeywordConstruction Worker250
- KeywordFinancial Assistance1213
- KeywordHigher Education86
- KeywordScholarship385
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