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Award brief

Award valueThe scheme provides Rs. 20,000 per year for children of registered construction workers pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Last dateThe official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call.
Who can applyAge: 18 to 21 years
ProviderLabour Department
How to applyOffline
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Contents of this entry
  1. Overview
  2. Eligibility
  3. Award value in detail
  4. Documents
  5. Application steps
  6. Common application errors
  7. Questions and answers

Overview

The scheme provides Rs. 20,000 per year for children of registered construction workers pursuing undergraduate degrees. There is no specified deadline. Applications are submitted offline to the Labour Commissioner or Government Labour Officer.

Educational Assistance for Degree Course

The Educational Assistance for Degree Course scheme aims to support children of registered construction workers in Maharashtra. It is run by the Labour Department of Maharashtra.

This scheme provides financial aid of Rs. 20,000 per year to eligible students pursuing their undergraduate degrees.

This assistance helps families afford educational expenses, ensuring that children have the opportunity to pursue higher education.

Eligibility

Age
18 to 21 years
State
Maharashtra

Conditions in the official listing

Eligibility:

  • Academic: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree course (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year)
  • Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 21 years
  • Income: Parents or guardians must be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
  • Category: Children of registered construction workers, and the wife of a registered male worker

Who cannot apply

  • Students in diploma courses
  • Students outside Maharashtra
  • More than two children per registered worker

Two cases, worked through

Qualifies

A first-year BSc student whose parent is a registered construction worker is eligible for the scheme as they meet the age and course requirements.

Does not qualify

A student enrolled in a diploma course is not eligible as the scheme only covers undergraduate degree courses.

Each case is built only from the conditions in the official listing. Your own case may differ; the call decides.

Award value in detail

Award value:

  • Rs. 20,000 per year

The assistance is available for each year of the undergraduate course, from the first to the fourth year, if applicable.

Documents

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Application steps

Application steps:

  1. Download the application form from the MBOCWW official website.
  2. Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of all required documents (self-attest if needed).
  3. Submit the completed and signed application form along with the documents to the Labour Commissioner or Government Labour Officer.
  4. Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority, ensuring it includes the submission date and time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

Common application errors

Common application errors:

  • Not submitting the application form to the correct authority.
  • Missing required documents or failing to self-attest them.
  • Not requesting a receipt or acknowledgment after submission.

Questions and answers

What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?

The scheme provides Rs. 20,000 per year to students enrolled in a degree course.

Who can benefit from this scheme?

A maximum of two children per registered worker can benefit, along with the wife of a registered male worker.

Is there a minimum academic percentage required to qualify?

No, the scheme requires only enrollment and passing of the previous academic year.

Where do I submit the application form?

The form must be submitted to the nearest Labour Commissioner’s office or Government Labour Officer.

Can I apply for more than two children?

No, the scheme allows benefits for a maximum of two children.

Is this scheme applicable for students outside Maharashtra?

No, the scheme is only applicable for students and workers in Maharashtra.

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