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Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB)

The scheme, implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, provides assistance for studying abroad to the children of registered construction workers.Since 2019, this scheme has provided assistance upto 50 students annually in pursuing higher education abroad.

Start date1 Jan 2019

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Videsh Siksha Yojana” has implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB) under the Labor Department of Madhya Pradesh for the children of registered construction workers from the year 2019. According to the scheme, there is a provision to provide assistance for study abroad to a maximum of 50 students every year to the children of registered construction workers to pursue quality higher education in recognized institutions abroad. Under the scheme, the selected students are entitled to scholarships and other benefits for courses at the postgraduate level and a research degree (Ph.D.) for two years abroad.

Benefits

The following financial assistance will be provided to the applicant for pursuing education under the scheme:-

Tuition Fee: Payment of actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less. - Subsistence Allowance: A maximum of $10,000 per year, based on the monthly expenditure in India and abroad as shown by the educational institution where the student is studying. - In addition to the visa fee and insurance premium, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back and actual economy-class airfare to the nearest place of the educational institution and back will be payable.

Note: The amount of grant will be credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution upon production of a certificate of continuity of studies in the institution.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Passport-size photograph
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Aadhaar card of applicant/student
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Valid identity card of the worker
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Ration Card
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Proof of residence
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Educational qualification certificates of the student
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Passport & Visa
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Bank Passbook/bank account details
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Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

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Level: Central Government
Launched: 1 Jan 2019