Meghalaya BOCW Board Educational Assistance

About this scheme

The Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) provides Educational Assistance via Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships to the children of registered construction workers. This financial support ensures eligible students can pursue and complete Degree/Post-Graduate (PG) programmes within India without financial hardship. Monthly stipends range from ₹400 to ₹800, along with one-time grants for books and uniforms.

Eligibility

• Worker registration: Parent or guardian must be a registered construction worker under the Meghalaya BOCW Board with active membership
• Residency: Must be a domicile/resident of Meghalaya
• Course level: Must be enrolled in a recognised Post-Matric Degree or Post-Graduate (PG) course
• Student status: Must be studying in a recognised institution and not receiving any other financial assistance or scholarship
• Child limit: Restricted to a maximum of two children per registered worker

Benefits

• Monthly stipend ranging from ₹400 to ₹800
• One-time grants for books and uniforms
• Covers Post-Matric Degree and PG courses
• Available for up to two children per registered worker

Required documents

• Valid identity card of the registered construction worker
• Aadhaar card or birth certificate of the student
• Admission / bonafide certificate from the Degree/PG college/university
• Fee receipts (original or attested copies)
• Previous year's mark sheets
• Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)

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