Schemes for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families: Monthly Stipend for BC-A Students
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC-A) families to support their education. Under this scheme, eligible students studying in Classes 1 to 12 in Haryana Government schools receive a monthly stipend.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to the Backward Classes category (A). 1. The applicant should be a student from Classes 1 to 12. 1. The applicant should be enrolled in a Haryana Government school. 1. The applicant should maintain at least 50% attendance to continue receiving benefits. 1. The applicant should have an active bank account for stipend transfer.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
The applicant should contact their respective school authorities. > For any queries, applicants can contact the school administration or visit the official website of the Education Department, Government of Haryana.
Required Documents
- Proof of BC(A) Category (Certificate issued by a competent authority)
- School Enrollment Certificate
- Attendance Record (For stipend continuation)
- Bank Account Details (For Direct Benefit Transfer)
- Parent/Guardian Identity Proof (For account verification)
- Any other documents as required
FAQs
What is the amount of stipend provided under this scheme?
The monthly stipend ranges from ₹75 to ₹400, varying by class level, gender, and stream.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The stipend is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
What is the frequency of stipend disbursement?
The stipend is disbursed monthly, with funds transferred at the beginning of each quarter.
What is the minimum attendance required to continue receiving the scholarship?
Students must maintain at least 50% attendance in school to continue receiving the stipend.
How can students apply for the scholarship?
Students need to visit their school, collect the scholarship application form from the school administration, complete it, and submit it along with the required documents for verification.
Who verifies the scholarship applications?
The school administration verifies the submitted documents and forwards the application to the Education Department for further processing.
Can a student apply if they do not have a bank account?
No, an active bank account in the student’s name is mandatory for receiving the stipend.
Is there any preference given to certain students?
Students from the BC(A) category must submit a valid certificate issued by a competent authority to qualify.
Are private school students eligible for this scholarship?
No, only students studying in Haryana Government schools are eligible for this scheme.
Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?
No, the scheme is only for students enrolled in Haryana Government schools.
Is the scholarship applicable for all classes?
Yes, the scheme covers students from Class 1 to Class 12 with different stipend amounts based on the class level.