Who is eligible for the Odisha BOC Scholarship?

Children of registered construction workers with the Odisha BOCW Board, studying in Class 6 or above, with annual family income below ₹2 lakh.

How much scholarship will I receive?

The scholarship amount ranges from ₹2,000 per year (Class 6–8) to ₹40,000 per year (professional courses), depending on the level of study.

Can I apply if I am studying outside Odisha?

The scheme generally covers institutions in Odisha. Contact the BOCW Board for specific queries about studying outside the state.

Is this scholarship renewable every year?

Yes, the scholarship is renewed each year subject to maintaining the required academic performance and continued registration of the parent with the Board.

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Odisha Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana — Scholarship for Children of Construction Workers

₹2,000 to ₹40,000 per year for children of registered construction workers in Odisha studying in Class 6 and above.

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About this scheme

The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana, administered by the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (BOCW), provides educational scholarships to the children of registered construction workers in the state. The scholarship amount ranges from ₹2,000 per year for students in Class 6 to ₹40,000 per year for students pursuing professional courses like engineering and medical studies. The scheme aims to promote education among the children of construction workers and reduce dropout rates. Both parents must be registered with the BOCW Board, and the family's annual income must not exceed ₹2,00,000.

Eligibility

Parent registration: Parent (father or mother) must be a registered construction worker with the Odisha BOCW Board
Annual family income: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000 per annum
Education level: Must be studying in Class 6 or above (including professional courses)
Institution: Must be studying in a recognised school or institution in Odisha
Academic performance: Must have passed the previous examination in the first division or equivalent

Benefits

₹2,000 per year for students in Class 6 to Class 8
₹4,000 per year for students in Class 9 to Class 10
₹6,000 per year for students in Class 11 to Class 12
₹10,000 to ₹40,000 per year for students pursuing graduation and professional courses
Additional maintenance allowance for hostellers

Required documents

Parent's BOCW registration certificate
Family income certificate
Aadhaar Card of the student
Previous year marksheet / pass certificate
Bank passbook (student's account)
Admission letter / bonafide from current institution
Self-declaration / affidavit(optional)

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