The “Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes” is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.
This scheme provides special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes (SC) category, who are studying in Standards I to X.
The eligible Most Backward Castes under the scheme in Gujarat include:
- Valmiki
- Hadi
- Nadia
- Senva
- Turi
- Garo
- Harijan-Bava
- Vanker-Sadhu
Benefits
Scholarship Assistance Details
| Sl. No. | Standard/Class | Eligible Students (Boys & Girls) | Scholarship Rate (Yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard I to VIII | Both | ₹1,000/- |
| 2 | Standard IX to X | Both | ₹1,500/- |
Eligibility
- The student must belong to the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes in Gujarat.
- The student must be studying in Standard I to X.
- There is no income limit for applying.
- The eligible Most Backward Castes under this scheme include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu.
Application Process
Offline Application
- Eligible students should contact the principal of their school for application submission.
- The school principal will submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal.
- Portal Link: Digital Gujarat Portal
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card (Identity Proof)
- Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
- Educational Certificate/Marksheet
- School Identity Card
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who initiates this scholarship scheme in Gujarat?
A: The Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat initiates this scheme.
Q: What are the benefits provided under this scholarship scheme?
A: The scholarship amount is ₹1,000 per year for students from Standard I to VIII, and ₹1,500 per year for students in Standard IX and X.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: Students belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes (SC) in Gujarat, studying in Standard I to X, are eligible.
Q: What are the most backward castes eligible for this scholarship in Gujarat?
A: Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu are eligible.
Q: Is there any income limit for eligibility?
A: No, there is no income limit for applying under this scheme.
Q: How can eligible students avail the benefits of this scholarship?
A: Students should contact their school principal, who will submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal.