The Educational Award Scheme is an initiative by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, aimed at encouraging the children of laborers to pursue higher education.

Children (students) whose parents work in a factory/institute in the state of Gujarat and have been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund are eligible for this scheme.

Under this scheme, students who have secured 70% or above marks in the 10th Standard will receive ₹2,500/- as an award, and those who have achieved the same in the 12th Standard will receive ₹5,000/- as an award.

Eligible applicants can apply for the scheme by visiting the Sanman Portal at https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/.

No, this scheme is specifically for the children of laborers working in factories/institutes within the state of Gujarat.

Yes, applicants may be required to provide documents proving their employment in a factory/institute in Gujarat and proof of contribution to the Labour Welfare Fund.