Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme (GBOCWWB)
Education grants for construction workers' children · ₹1,800–20,000/year · Gujarat GBOCWWB
The Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) provides annual financial assistance to up to two children of registered construction workers, supporting their education from Class 1 through professional postgraduate courses. The amount varies by education level, from ₹1,800 per year for Class 1-5 up to ₹2,00,000 for medical/dental degrees. Applications can be submitted online at sanman.gujarat.gov.in or offline at district BOCW offices.
About This Scheme
The Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) provides annual financial assistance to up to two children of registered construction workers, supporting their education from Class 1 through professional postgraduate courses. The amount varies by education level, from ₹1,800 per year for Class 1-5 up to ₹2,00,000 for medical/dental degrees. Applications can be submitted online at sanman.gujarat.gov.in or offline at district BOCW offices.
Full official description
The “Education Assistance/Ph.D Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided once a year to any two children of a construction worker for the career development of bright and needy construction worker students seeking admission in the higher education courses of the state and for the purpose that the child of the construction worker may progress in education and become doctor/engineer.
Benefits
- Class 1–5: ₹1,800/year
- Class 6–8: ₹2,400/year
- Class 9–10: ₹8,000/year
- Class 11–12: ₹10,000/year
- Graduation (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, LLB etc.): ₹10,000/year
- Postgraduation (MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MSW etc.): ₹15,000/year
- MCA, MBA: ₹25,000/year
- Diploma (after Class 10): ₹25,000/year
- Medical/Dental (after Class 12): ₹25,000–₹2,00,000 (up to 100% of fee)
- Engineering/Architecture (after Class 12): ₹25,000–₹50,000 (up to 100% of fee)
- Hostel Allowance: ₹1,200/month for 10 months if studying outside home taluk
- Book Assistance (first year): ₹3,000–₹10,000 depending on course
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Parent must be a construction worker registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB)
- Benefit available to a maximum of two children per registered worker
- Child must be enrolled in Class 1 through any recognized higher education or professional course
- Child must be aged 30 years or below (no age limit for children with disabilities)
- Assistance covers only the first attempt in any academic year — students who fail and repeat the same class/standard are not eligible again for that level
- Not eligible if the child is studying via Right to Education scheme, Open University, or receiving similar assistance from another department
How to Apply
- The construction worker must first register with GBOCWWB and obtain an e-Nirman Card via enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in.
- Log in to the Sanman Portal at sanman.gujarat.gov.in using your Citizen Login credentials.
- Select the Education Assistance scheme and fill in the application form for eligible children.
- Upload required documents and submit the application.
- Benefits are transferred directly to the registered bank account annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
Benefits include financial assistance for various education levels, hostel assistance, and book assistance. The assistance amount varies depending on the level of education pursued.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Children of construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible for this scheme.
Is there any restriction on the educational level for eligibility?
No, the scheme covers children enrolled in any grade from Class I up to higher education or professional courses.
How often is financial assistance provided?
Financial assistance is provided once a year to two children of a construction worker.
Is there an age limit for eligibility?
The age limit for children of construction workers to avail of the scholarship is a maximum of 30 years. However, there is no age limit if the child is handicapped.
Are there any restrictions on repeating a grade to receive assistance?
Yes, assistance is limited to the first attempt in each academic year.
Are there any conditions regarding board assistance?
Board assistance is not provided if the child is admitted through Right to Education, studying in an Open University, studying externally, or receiving similar assistance from other departments.
What is the criteria for hostel assistance?
Hostel assistance is provided to children studying outside the taluk of their present residence and not admitted in government/subsidized hostels, enrolled in courses like Bachelors, Engineering, Medical, etc.
How much hostel assistance is provided?
[?]1,200/- per month is provided as board and food allowance for 10 months of the year, with adjustments if the amount is less.
What is the book assistance provided under this scheme?
Book assistance varies depending on the course, with amounts ranging from [?]3,000/- to [?]10,000/- for first-year admitted students.
Is there assistance available for professional courses?
Yes, there is assistance available for professional courses at both graduate and postgraduate levels in various fields such as Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, etc.
Is there a limit on the number of children eligible for assistance per family?
Yes, assistance is provided to a maximum of two children per family per year.
How can one apply for this scheme?
The applicant may visit and apply through the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
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Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
For e-Nirman Card registration:
- Photograph of the worker
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Caste category certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of age (birth certificate)
- Self-declaration of employment in construction
For education assistance:
- e-Nirman Card
- School/college enrollment proof for each child
- Marksheets of previous academic year