The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) offers two scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for students whose parents work in specific industries:
1. Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi Workers:
Eligibility:
- Indian citizen.
- Child of a beedi worker.
- Annual parental income below Rs. 6 lakh.
- Enrolled in Class 11 or higher in a recognized school or college.
2. Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Cine Workers:
Eligibility:
- Same eligibility criteria as Beedi Workers scheme.
- Child of a cine worker.
- Enrolled in Class 11 or higher in a recognized school or college.
Common Eligibility for Both Schemes:
- Must not be availing any other scholarship/financial assistance scheme from the Government of India.
- Must satisfy any additional eligibility criteria as per the specific scheme guidelines.
Required Documents:
- Aadhaar card (mandatory)
- Educational documents (mark sheets, certificates)
- Income certificate of parent(s)
- Bank account details (applicant or parent’s)
- Bonafide student certificate (if institute/school differs from domicile state)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply Online:
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Register or login to your existing account.
- Select “Ministry of Labour & Employment” as the scholarship awarding body.
- Choose the appropriate scholarship scheme (Beedi Workers or Cine Workers).
- Fill out the application form carefully, ensuring all information is accurate.
- Upload the required documents in the specified format.
- Review your application and submit it before the deadline of January 31, 2024.
Additional Information:
- Selection process is based on merit and parental income. Students with higher marks and lower income are generally given priority.
- For detailed scheme guidelines and FAQs, visit the NSP website or contact the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Remember:
- Apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute rush.
- Double-check your application for any errors before submitting.
- Keep copies of all submitted documents for future reference.
I hope this information helps! Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
