Educational Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
About This Scheme
The āEducational Assistanceā scheme was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, educational assistance/scholarship will be provided to the children of the registered construction workers who are studying in Class I to Post Graduate, to lay greater emphasis on education. Further, if the children of the construction workers pursue higher study in the Government Institution of IIT/Engineering /Medical etc. then the entire expenses will be borne by the Board on submission of proper documents from the Institution.
Eligibility
1. The applicant student should be a permanent resident of Assam. 1. The applicantās parent should be engaged in any building & other construction work. 1. The applicantās parent should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 1. The parent of the applicant should have an active membership with the Board. 1. The students should be enrolled in educational programs from Class I to higher study levels.
Benefits
Educational Assistance under the scheme is as follows:- Sl. No.ClassAmount of Annual Grant/Scholarship1Class 1 to 4ā¹1,500/-2Class 5 to 7ā¹2,750/-3Class 8 to 10ā¹4,000/-4Class 11 to 12 (each year) including ITIā¹7,000/-5Degree Course & its equivalent courses including ITIā¹10,000/-6Post Graduate or equivalent classes including engineering/ medical/competitive examā¹20,000/-7Apart from the Post Graduate Degree, if any children of the registered beneficiaries wish to get higher study in the Government Institution of IIT /Engineering /Medical or any higher study in the Govt. InstitutionAll Expenses
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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