Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided once a year to any two children of a construction worker for the career development of bright and needy construction worker students seeking admission in the higher education courses of the state.
Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB) - Introduction
The “Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided once a year to any two children of a construction worker for the career development of bright and needy construction worker students seeking admission in the higher education courses of the state and for the purpose that the child of the construction worker may progress in education and become doctor/engineer.
Benefits
Under the scheme, the following benefits are provided to students from Standard 1 to 12, as well as for those pursuing Graduation and Postgraduate studies:
| Sl. No. | Courses | Amount of Assistance per Child per Annum |
| 1 | Class-1 to Class-5 | ₹1,800/- |
| 2 | Class-6 to Class-8 | ₹2,400/- |
| 3 | Class-9 to Class-10 | ₹8,000/- |
| 4 | Class-11 to Class-12 | ₹10,000/- |
| 5 | Post-12th higher education graduate level courses like BA, B.Com., B.B.A., B.Sc., B.C.A., L.L.B. Courses prescribed in Govt. Recognized Institute | ₹10,000/- |
| 6 | Courses at postgraduate level of higher education after graduation viz., MA, M.Com., M.Sc., M.S.W., M.L.W. Courses | ₹15,000/- |
| 7 | Post-graduation courses of higher education such as M.C.A., M.B.A. Courses prescribed in Govt. Recognized Institute | ₹25,000/- |
| 8 | For self-supporting courses in Diploma from Govt. recognized institution after Class-10 | ₹25,000/- |
| 9 | After Class-12-Courses at the graduate level of higher education such as medical and dental courses prescribed in a government-recognized institution | 1. Minimum: ₹25,000/- 2. Maximum: ₹2,00,000/- or 100% of the fee, whichever is higher |
| 10 | Post Graduate Level Professional Courses of Higher Education viz., Pharmacy, Agriculture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Para-Medical Courses prescribed in a Government Recognized Institution/Independent Institution. | 1. Minimum: ₹25,000/- 2. Maximum ₹50,000/- or 100% of the fee, whichever is higher |
| 11 | Professional courses at the graduate level of higher education viz., Engineering/Technology, Architecture, etc. Courses prescribed in a government-recognized Institution/ Independent Institution. | 1. Minimum: ₹25,000/- 2. Maximum ₹50,000/- or 100% of the fee, whichever is higher |
Hostel assistance:
- ₹1,200/- per month as board and food allowance for 10 months of the year to children studying outside the taluk of their present residence and not admitted in government/subsidized hostels, enrolled in courses like Bachelors, Engineering, Medical etc. The amount which is less will be payable.
Book assistance:
Assistance eligible to first-year admitted students:
| Sl. No. | Course/Standard | Amount of Book Assistance |
| 1 | Diploma | ₹3,000/- |
| 2 | In courses like Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture, Agriculture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Para-Medical, Veterinary | ₹5,000/- |
| 3 | Graduates like Medical and Dental | ₹10,000/- |
Eligibility
- The children of construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
- The son or daughter of a registered worker should be enrolled in any grade from Class I up to higher education or professional course.
- The financial assistance will be provided once a year to two children of a construction worker.
Terms and Conditions:
- The age limit for children of construction workers to get scholarships should be a maximum of 30 years. If the son or daughter is handicapped or disabled then there will be no age limit.
- Which will be limited to the first trial in the academic year. A person who fails in the same standard/class will not be eligible for second aid for the same standard/class.
- Board assistance is not admissible if any registered construction worker's child is admitted through the Right to Education/studying in an Open University/studying externally or receiving any similar assistance from other departments.
Application Process
- Step 01: The applicant may visit the district office of the BOCW Board and collect the application form. The sanman.gujarat.gov.in can also be downloaded from the official website.
- Step 02: Fill out the form completely and attach all the relevant documents.
- Step 03: Submit the filled application form to the District Project Manager.
- Step 04: The District Project Manager will submit it online.
- Step 05: The application will have to be verified and approved by the District Inspector.
- Step 06: Then, it will be sent to the State Project Manager of Head Office for approval.
- Step 07: The State Project Manager has to verify the application and send it to the Government Labour Officer.
- Step 08: The application has to be approved by the Government Labour Officer and sent to the Member Secretary.
- Step 09: After the approval of the application, the amount of assistance will be paid through DBT to the bank account provided by the beneficiary by making a postal order by the accounting officer.
Downloads & Media
EXTERNAL LINK
Official Website
PDF
Guidelines
EXTERNAL LINK
E-Nirman Portal
EXTERNAL LINK
Sanman Portal
PDF
Application Form