Punjab Mines Labor Welfare Commissioner Scholarship Program 2024

• Primary Class 1 to 5: PKR 1,200/-
• Middle Class 6 to 8: PKR 15,000/-
• Matric Class 9 to 10: PKR 18,000/-
• Intermediate Class 11 to 12: PKR 24,000/-
• Graduate BA/BSc/B.Com - Day Scholars: PKR 30,000/-
• Graduate BA/BSc/B.Com - Boarders: PKR 40,000/-
• Postgraduate/Masters/BS/BBA/Medical/Engineering Day Scholars: PKR 60,000/-
• Postgraduate/Masters/BS/BBA/Medical/Engineering Boarders: PKR 80,000/-
  
  

Eligibility Criteria for the Mines Labor Welfare Commissioner Punjab Scholarship

• Miner Qualification: The worker must fulfill the definition of a miner according to the Mining Industrial and Commercial Employment Ordinance of 1968. The worker must be registered with the EOBI Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution and have at least 3 years of employment.
  
  
• Exemptions for Employment Duration: For categories 1, 2, and 3, no minimum employment duration is required.
  
  
• EOBI Registration Alternatives: If the miner is not registered with EOBI, they may submit an affidavit attested by a notary public along with complete data verified by the assistant mines labor welfare commissioner.
  
  
• Children of Deceased/Disabled Workers: Children of miners who are deceased or disabled are eligible for the scholarship.
  
  

Exclusions:

• Students studying in Mines Labor Welfare Organization schools or schools under the Punjab Workers Welfare Board are not eligible.
  
  
• Students already receiving scholarships from the Workers Welfare Board cannot apply.
  
  
• Prep and nursery students are not eligible.
  
  
• Retired Workers: Retired workers receiving a pension from EOBI are eligible to apply.
  
  

How to Apply for the Punjab Mines Labor Welfare Scholarship

• Miner’s CNIC.
• Social Security Card or Old Age Benefit Card of the worker/miner.
• Attested copy of the worker’s firm card or appointment letter.
• CNIC or Family Registration Certificate FRC issued by NADRA for the student.
• Proof of Death Grant or Disability Pension for children of deceased or disabled miners.