Shram Kalyan Scholarship 2026: Both the central and state governments operate numerous beneficial schemes for the economically disadvantaged. The ‘Shram Kalyan Scholarship Scheme’ (Labour Welfare Scholarship Scheme) has been launched specifically for students from economically weaker families. Under this scheme, the government provides support to children whose parents work in sectors such as the bidi (hand-rolled cigarette) industry, cinema, or mines. The scheme offers financial assistance to these students to help them pursue their education.
Students ranging from class 11 up to higher education levels are eligible to apply for the Shram Kalyan Scholarship. Notably, eligible students can receive an annual scholarship amount ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000. Please note that today is the final day to submit applications; the deadline is October 31, 2026.
What is the Shram Kalyan Scholarship Scheme?
The primary objective of the Shram Kalyan Scholarship Scheme is to support the education of children from labourer families. Often, children are forced to abandon their studies due to financial hardship. Through this scheme, the government provides assistance to these children, enabling them to continue their education.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
The scholarship is available to children whose parents are employed in sectors such as mining (including iron ore, chrome ore, limestone, and dolomite), the bidi industry, or the cinema sector. Children of individuals working in these fields are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
What is the scholarship amount?
Under the Labour Welfare Scholarship Scheme, students are provided with annual financial assistance based on their field of study. This assistance ranges from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 per year, which students can use to cover their educational expenses.
How to apply online?
Applications for this scholarship can be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
First, visit the official National Scholarship Portal website.
Register on the portal as a student.
Log in and select the ‘Labour Welfare Scholarship’ scheme.
Fill in all the information required in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Please review all the information and submit the application form.
Keep checking the status of your application and its verification by the concerned institution.