Latest Update: Benazir Education Allowance for Impoverished and Orphaned Children

Supporting Education for Underprivileged Children

Exciting news for more than nine million women and children benefiting from the Ehsaas Program in Pakistan—a lifeline for widowed, divorced, and low-income women. The 8171 Program’s Benazir Education Allowance specifically caters to impoverished and orphaned children. To secure your monthly support, a dynamic survey participation at the Tehsil office is a must. Once registered dynamically, you can verify eligibility for the 8171 Kafalat Program and manage your identification details through the Benazir web portal.

New Installment for Orphaned and Poor Children

The Benazir Education Allowance Program aids underprivileged and orphaned students in completing their basic and secondary education. Students receive quarterly stipends, increasing as they progress academically. Many children have registered for the upcoming September installment, ensuring timely reimbursements. The program offers varying quarterly payouts based on gender, with girls receiving 4,500 rupees and boys receiving 4,000 rupees.

Eligibility Criteria for Education Allowance

To qualify for the next Benazir payment and access the 8171 Education Allowance, ensure you meet these criteria:

• Children without parents are eligible.
• Children facing financial hardship qualify.
• Age requirement: 4–12 years for primary school and 8–18 years for secondary education.
• Enrollment in a nearby government educational institution is essential.
• Maintain a school attendance rate of at least 70%.

Determining Your Eligibility

Check your eligibility for Benazir online through a simple home application process. Visit the Ehsaas 8171 web portal, enter your ID number and verification code, select ‘Check Eligibility’ from the menu, and view your status.

Payment Breakdown for Education Allowance

Here’s a breakdown of the quarterly stipend under the Benazir Education Support Program:

Description	Per Girl /quarter (Rs.)	Per Boy/quarter (Rs.)
Primary Level	3,000	2,500
Secondary Level	4,000	3,500
Higher Secondary Level	4,500	4,000

Program Summary

The Benazir Education Allowance Program ensures that underprivileged and orphaned children in Pakistan receive necessary support to complete their primary and secondary education. Girls receive a slightly higher stipend than boys as part of the 8171 Ehsaas initiative, providing quarterly stipends based on their academic level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Benazir Education Allowance?

Offspring of active BISP Kafalat Beneficiaries meeting age requirements.

Can orphaned children apply for the allowance?

Yes, orphans who meet other criteria can receive the Benazir Education Allowance.

Is there an income limit for eligibility?

As the Benazir Education Allowance targets underprivileged and orphaned children, there is no specific income cap. Eligibility considers the overall family situation and alignment with the BISP Kafalat program criteria.