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The Mines and Minerals Department, Government of Punjab, is offering a great opportunity for the children of mining workers in the province. The department is providing scholarships to support the education of these children.
The scholarship program covers a wide range of educational levels, from primary school to postgraduate studies. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the level of education.
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must meet certain criteria, including being the child of a registered EOBI worker, having a family income below a certain limit, and maintaining good academic performance.
The application process is simple and straightforward. Applicants can obtain application forms from the concerned Mines and Minerals Welfare Officer and submit them before the deadline.
This scholarship program is a great initiative by the government to support the education of the children of mining workers. It will help these children to achieve their educational goals and contribute to the development of the province.
If you are a child of a mining worker in Punjab, I encourage you to apply for this scholarship. It could be a life-changing opportunity for you.
Scholarship Amounts
The scholarship amounts are as follows:
| Category | Annual Stipend |
|---|---|
| Primary (Class 1-5) | Rs. 12,000 |
| Middle (Class 6-8) | Rs. 15,000 |
| Matriculation (Class 9-10) | Rs. 18,000 |
| Intermediate (Class 11-12) | Rs. 24,000 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BSc/B.Com etc.) | Rs. 30,000 |
| Post-Graduate (Masters/M.Phil/MS etc.) | Rs. 48,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be the child of a worker in the mining industry who is registered with the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI).
- The worker must have at least three years of service in the mining industry.
- The applicant’s family income should not exceed Rs. 60,000 per month.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
- The applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous examination.
- The applicant must be a resident of Punjab.
Application Process
- Obtain an application form from the concerned Mines and Minerals Welfare Officer.
- Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
- Attach the required documents, including:
- EOBI card of the worker
- Income certificate
- Mark sheets of the previous examination
- Enrollment certificate from the educational institution
- Domicile certificate
- Two passport-size photographs
Deadline
Submit the completed application form to the concerned Mines and Minerals Welfare Officer before the deadline of November 20, 2024.
Important Notes
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of merit and need.
- The scholarship amount will be paid directly to the educational institution.
- The applicant must maintain good academic performance to continue receiving the scholarship.
Contact Information
For further information and to obtain application forms, please contact the following Mines and Minerals Welfare Officers:
- Chakwal: 0543-580189
- Rawalpindi: 051-9334716
- Gujrat: 0483-212411
- Khushab: 0454-93309
- Mianwali: 0300-672400
- Attock: 0445-243023
- Jhelum: 0344-5733383
- Dera Ghazi Khan: 061-4451187
- Lahore: 091-9223512
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