Children of workers in Beedi, Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore & Chrome Ore Mines (IOMC), Limestone & Dolomite Mines (LSDM), Mica Mines, and the film industry can now receive financial aid for their education through a scholarship program launched by the Ministry of Labor and Employment’s Directorate of Social Welfare. Each student receives a scholarship worth between ₹1,000 and ₹25,000 year.
The scheme operates through a DBT system that ensures the funds are transferred to the bank account of the student. It has application and processing by the National Scholarship Portal.
Benefits of the Scheme
Financial Assistance per Academic Year
| Education Level | Scholarship Amount (₹ per annum) |
|---|---|
| Class 1st to 4th | ₹1,000 (for books, dress, etc.) |
| Class 5th to 8th | ₹1,500 |
| Class 9th & 10th | ₹2,000 |
| Class 11th & 12th | ₹3,000 |
| Industrial Training Institute (ITI) | ₹6,000 |
| Polytechnic Courses | ₹6,000 |
| Undergraduate Degree (B.Sc. Agriculture, etc.) | ₹6,000 |
| Professional Courses (Medical, Engineering, etc.) | ₹25,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Requirement
- The applicant must have passed the last qualifying examination on the first attempt.
- Students promoted to the next class are eligible to apply.
- Admission must be in a recognized Indian institution for general, technical, medical, engineering, or agricultural courses.
- Parent’s Employment Eligibility
- One parent must be a Beedi/IOMC/LSDM/Cine worker with at least six months of service.
- Contract and Home-Based (Gharkhata) workers are also eligible.
- Income Limit
- Beedi Workers: Family income should not exceed ₹10,000 per month.
- Mine Workers:
- Manual, unskilled, skilled, and clerical mineworkers are eligible, regardless of wages.
- Supervisory/managerial mineworkers must not exceed ₹10,000 per month.
- Cine Workers:
- Income not exceeding ₹8,000 per month, OR
- Lump sum payments not exceeding ₹1,00,000 in total remuneration.
- Bank Account Requirement
- Each student must have a separate bank account (joint accounts must have the student’s name first).
- If multiple siblings apply, each child must provide a unique bank account.
- Other Conditions
- The educational institute must be government or government-recognized.
- Students receiving other scholarships or stipends are not eligible under this scheme.
Exclusions (Who is NOT Eligible?)
- Students who apply with false statements.
- Students who discontinue studies after receiving the scholarship.
- Students who change their course or institution without prior approval.
- Students who fail to show academic progress or engage in misconduct.
- If a student’s parent ceases to be a Beedi/Mine/Cine worker, they lose eligibility.
- Students pursuing a second degree in the same academic stage (e.g., B.Sc. after B.Com.).
- Students completing one professional course and applying for another (e.g., LLB after B.Ed.).
- Students enrolled in correspondence courses.
Application Process
Online Application Steps
- Prepare Required Documents :Have soft copies of all necessary documents ready for upload.
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Go to: www.scholarships.gov.in
- Click on “New Registration”.
- Read and accept the terms to proceed.
- Complete Registration
- Fill in the registration form with required details.
- Click “Register” and note down the Application ID and Password (sent via SMS).
- Login & Fill the Application Form
- Go to: Login Page
- Enter your Application ID & Password, solve the CAPTCHA, and Login.
- Verify via OTP (received on registered mobile number).
- Reset the password, if required.
- Go to the “Applicant’s Dashboard” and select “Application Form”.
- Upload Required Documents
- Fill in the form carefully, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents.
- Submit the Application
- Click “Save as Draft” if you need to edit later.
- Click “Final Submit” to complete the process.
Documents Required
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Identity Card of the Worker (Form B Register Number for Mine Workers)
- Bank Passbook (Front Page) or Cancelled Cheque
- Previous Year’s Marksheet/Passing Certificate
- Income Certificate issued by the Revenue Authority
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: Is there an offline mode of application for this scholarship?
No, this application is online-based on the National Scholarship Portal. - Q2: Is there a cost to apply?
No application fee is required to apply for this scholarship. - Q3: Do I have to finish the application all at once?
No, your application can be saved as a draft and finished at a later time before submission. - Q4: How do I track my application status?
Log on to the NSP Portal by using your Application ID & Password.
For real-time updates, select “Track Application Status.” - Q5: What format and document size specifications are there?
Scanned documents in PDF or JPEG format are preferred.
Make sure the file size stays within the portal’s bounds. - Q6: How can I determine whether an application field is required?
In the online form, mandatory fields are indicated by a red asterisk (*).