Educational Award Scheme Gujarat 2026: Awards for Labourers' Children Scoring 70%+
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Quick answer
The Educational Award Scheme Gujarat provides financial awards to children of labourers in Gujarat who score 70% or above in 10th or 12th Standard exams. Eligible students can apply online through the Sanman Portal by registering and submitting required documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Awards for 70%+ marks in 10th and 12th |
| Ministry / department | Labour and Employment Department |
| Level | State Government (Gujarat) |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Educational Award Scheme is run by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department. It aims to motivate children of labourers working in Gujarat factories or institutes to pursue higher education by awarding them for scoring 70% or more in their 10th or 12th Standard exams. The scheme requires parents to be contributors to the Labour Welfare Fund and provides monetary awards as encouragement.
Benefits
- Children scoring 70% or above in 10th Standard receive ₹2,500 as an award.
- Children scoring 70% or above in 12th Standard receive ₹5,000 as an award.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Children whose parents work in a factory or institute in Gujarat.
- Parents must be paying the Labour Welfare Fund.
- Children must have scored 70% or above in 10th or 12th Standard.
Who cannot apply
- Children of labourers working outside Gujarat are not eligible.
Documents required
- Passport-size photograph
- ID card of labour
- Aadhaar card of labour
- Labour Welfare Fund account number
- Ration card
- Caste category certificate if applicable
- Residence proof
- Bank account details or bank passbook
- Marksheet or passing certificate of child
- Identity proof of child such as Aadhaar card
- Any other required documents
How to apply
- 1Visit the Sanman Portal at sanman.gujarat.gov.in.
- 2Click on 'Citizen Login' and then 'Please Register Here'.
- 3Enter Aadhaar number, select user type, and enter Labour Welfare Fund account number.
- 4Click 'Fetch' and verify details.
- 5Enter user details and create a password.
- 6Login using User ID and password.
- 7Select the Educational Award Scheme and read instructions.
- 8Fill the application form and upload all required documents.
- 9Agree to rules and submit the application.
- 10Note the confirmation email with application number.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Educational Award Scheme?+
It is a Gujarat government scheme encouraging children of labourers to pursue higher education by giving awards for scoring 70% or above in 10th or 12th Standard.
Who is eligible for the scheme?+
Children whose parents work in factories or institutes in Gujarat and contribute to the Labour Welfare Fund, and who have scored 70% or above in 10th or 12th Standard.
What benefits does the scheme provide?+
Awards of ₹2,500 for 10th Standard and ₹5,000 for 12th Standard students scoring 70% or above.
How can I apply for the scheme?+
Apply online through the Sanman Portal by registering, logging in, selecting the scheme, filling the form, and submitting required documents.
Can children of labourers from other states apply?+
No, only children of labourers working in Gujarat factories or institutes are eligible.
What documents are required?+
Documents proving parent's employment and Labour Welfare Fund contribution, child's marksheet, identity proofs, and other supporting documents.
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