The Widow B.Ed Scheme is a scheme initiated by the Government of Rajasthan to support the financially poor widows and abandoned women pursuing B.Ed. teacher training courses. The scheme provides reimbursement of course fees to eligible women from government and recognized private institutes in Rajasthan. The scheme empowers women by allowing them to achieve financial independence through a career in teaching.
Advantages of the Scheme
- Full course fee reimbursement of ₹17,880/- for eligible women pursuing B.Ed. teacher training programs.
- Promotes widowed and deserted women to pursue higher education and maintain a self-sustaining career.
- Enhanced employment opportunities for women in teaching and the education department.
Eligibility
General Eligibility
- Applicant must be a domicile of Rajasthan.
- Applicant must be a female who is studying B.Ed. training course.
- The B.Ed. institute must be government-approved (whether government or private institute in Rajasthan).
Special Conditions
- The beneficiary must be either widowed or abandoned (divorced/separated).
- Women who already possess a B.Ed. degree from some previous admission will not be eligible.
- The applicant must have at least 75% attendance in the institute.
- The applicant must not be a beneficiary of any other government scholarship or equivalent scheme.
Application Process
Online Application
- Log on to the Official Portal of the Rajasthan Government.
- New Users: Click on Register and follow the registration process.
- Existing Users: Login through SSOID & Password.
- Fill up the application form with all the necessary details.
- Upload all the required documents.
- Submit the application and take a printout for further reference.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Address Proof
- Bank Passbook
- Divorce Certificate
- Death Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate
- Fee Receipt from B.Ed. Institution
- Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah Card
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Widow B.Ed Scheme?
It allows financial support because it reimburses ₹17,880/- from the B.Ed. course fee for the deserted or widowed women of Rajasthan. - Who will be eligible to apply for this scheme?
- Deserted/Widowed women
- Permanent inhabitant of Rajasthan
- Regular students studying in government as well as Private B.Ed. colleges of Rajasthan
- What will be the reimbursement amount?
₹17,880/- is the maximum reimbursement per student. - Is the scheme only meant for women?
Yes, only widowed or deserted women are eligible. - Can a female candidate receive benefits from other scholarships?
No, if a woman is getting benefits from any other scholarship, then she cannot apply for this scheme. - Can women from other states apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for women who are permanent residents of Rajasthan. - How can I apply for the scheme?
- Visit the official portal.
- Register/Login, fill up the application, and submit the documents.
- What are the documents needed?
Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, Address Proof, Divorce/Death Certificate, Domicile Certificate, and B.Ed. fee receipt. - What is the official portal to apply?
Application is made through the official Rajasthan Government portal for education schemes.