Students, non-govt teachers, staffs to get financial aid

City Desk:

The government has set to provide financial grants to students and non-government teachers and staff this year.

The Secondary and Higher Education Division has called for online applications for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Priority will be given to students from disadvantaged, disabled, third-gender, poor, and backward communities reports BSS.

Students, teachers, and school orcollege principals can apply online till to 17 March 2026. For application, the head of the institution or registrar must complete registration on the MyGov platform. The mobile number used for registration must match the latest Annual Education Census-2025 in BANBEIS. After registration, the profile must be verified using the EIIN number.

All recognized non-government general educational institutions (both MPO-listed and non-MPO) can apply for grants to support repair, renovation, furniture procurement, library setup, sports equipment purchase, and making facilities disabled-friendly. Priority will be given to institutions in backward areas.

Teachers and staff of non-government general educational institutions can apply for grants in cases of incurable diseases or accidental disabilities.

Applications must include a copy of the national ID, a certificate from the head of the institution, a medical certificate from a doctor, and a certificate from a government hospital.