Scheme For Award Of Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric
₹1,000–25,000/year scholarship · children of Beedi/Cine workers · India
This scholarship scheme from the Ministry of Labour and Employment provides annual financial assistance ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 to children of Beedi, mine (IOMC/LSDM/Mica), and Cine workers studying in government-recognized schools and colleges across India. Benefits are transferred directly to the student's bank account via DBT. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
About This Scheme
This scholarship scheme from the Ministry of Labour and Employment provides annual financial assistance ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 to children of Beedi, mine (IOMC/LSDM/Mica), and Cine workers studying in government-recognized schools and colleges across India. Benefits are transferred directly to the student's bank account via DBT. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Full official description
A scholarship scheme by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Ministry of Labour and Employment wherein financial assistance for education is provided to the Wards of Beedi/Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore & Chrome Ore Mines (IOMC)/Limestone Mines, Dolomite Mines (LSDM)/Mica Mines and Cine Workers, varying from ₹1,000/- to ₹25,000/- per student per annum. The benefits under the scheme are being transferred through the DBT system and the applications under this scheme are invited and processed through the National Scholarship Portal. The Applicant must have passed the last qualifying examination on the first attempt. However, Students promoted to the next class are also eligible to apply for the above scholarships. Candidates for the award of scholarships should have taken regular admission for studies at recognized institutions in India in any course of general or technical education, including medical, engineering, and agricultural studies.
Benefits
- Class 1–4: ₹1,000/year (for books and dress)
- Class 5–8: ₹1,500/year
- Class 9–10: ₹2,000/year
- Class 11–12: ₹3,000/year
- ITI and Polytechnic: ₹6,000/year
- Degree courses (including B.Sc Agriculture): ₹6,000/year
- Professional courses (medical, engineering, etc.): ₹25,000/year
💡 Why Startups Should Care
This scholarship removes education cost as a barrier for children of informal-sector workers — helping build the next generation's qualifications, potentially toward entrepreneurship or professional careers beyond their parents' occupation.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Either parent must be a Beedi, Iron Ore/Manganese/Chrome Ore, Limestone/Dolomite, Mica, or Cine worker with at least 6 months of service (includes contract and home-based workers)
- Family monthly income must not exceed ₹10,000 for Beedi and Mine workers; ₹8,000/month (or ₹1,00,000 lump sum) for Cine workers
- Must be admitted to a government or government-recognized institution in India
- Must have passed the last qualifying examination on the first attempt (or been promoted to the next class)
- Must have a separate bank account in the student's name (first name must be the student's)
- Students receiving any other scholarship or stipend from another source are NOT eligible
Exclusions
- Scholarship is cancelled if the scholar is found ineligible on verification
How to Apply
- Keep required documents ready in soft copy format.
- Visit scholarships.gov.in and click "New Registration".
- Submit worker's identity card, bank passbook, and photo.
- Complete the application for the appropriate class/course level.
- Scholarship is disbursed annually upon verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Apply Offline For The Scholarship?
No. You need to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ to apply.
Is There Any Application Fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
Do I Need To Complete The Application In One Sitting?
No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
How Do I Track The Status Of My Application?
You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking "Track Status" in the left pane.
What Should Be The Type And Size Of The Documents To Be Uploaded?
The format should be.pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb.
How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Photo
- Identity card of the worker (Form B register number for mine workers)
- Front page of bank passbook or cancelled cheque