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Scheme For Award Of Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric

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/IOMC/LSDM Workers, varying from ₹1,000/- to ₹25,000/- per student per annum. The benefits are transferred through the DBT system.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

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.; The total monthly Income of the Worker’s family from all sources should not exceed under:-; The Applicant must have passed the last qualifying examination on the first attempt. However, Students promoted to the next class are also eligible.; Either of the parents of the students should be Beedi, Iron Ore Manganese & Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone & Dolomite Mines, and Cine workers with at least six months of service. This also includes Contract/Gharkhata (Home Based) workers also.; The Educational Institute must be Government/Government Recognized Institute.; Students who receive scholarships or stipends from any other source will not be granted under this Scheme.; The Scholar should have a separate bank account. In the case of Joint accounts, the first name should be of the Scholar.; More than one child of the same worker also should furnish a separate bank account number.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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.