Gujarat
Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes (Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship)
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Conditions at a glance
- Category: SC
- Work: Student
About
The scheme "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 offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are studying in Standards I to X. The Most Backward Castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.
Benefits
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- Standard/Class
- Students (Boys & Girls)Scholarship Rate (Yearly)1Standard I to VIIIBoth₹1000/-2Standard IX to XBoth₹1500/-
Who can apply
- The student should belong to the most backward castes among the scheduled castes of Gujarat.
- The student should be studying in Standard I to X.
- There is no income limit.
- The most backward castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan- Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.
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How to apply
Offline
To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible students need to contact the principal of their school.
The Principal of concerned schools has to submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in).
Common questions
Who initiates this scholarship scheme in Gujarat?
The scheme is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits provided under this scholarship scheme?
1. For students in Standards I to VIII, the scholarship rate is ₹1000 per year for both girls and boys. 2. For students in Standards IX to X, the scholarship rate is ₹1500 per year for both girls and boys.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Eligible students should belong to the most backward castes among the scheduled castes of Gujarat and should be studying in Standard I to X. There is no income limit.
What are the most backward castes eligible for this scholarship in Gujarat?
The eligible castes include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu.
Is there any income limit for eligibility?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
How can eligible students avail the benefits of this scholarship?
Eligible students need to contact the principal of their school to initiate the process.
Official links
digitalgujarat.gov.inSimilar schemes
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