The Government of Gujarat has introduced various scholarship schemes for the underprivileged and financially weak category students. This initiative aims to encourage such meritorious students to pursue their studies. All the scholarships are accessible via the Digital Gujarat Portal. In this article, we have shared all the information regarding various scholarship schemes, their eligibility, benefits, related dates, and how to apply for these scholarships.
Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2023
Digital Gujarat Scholarships is an initiative by the Gujarat Government to elevate and upgrade the standard of education within the state. Digital Gujarat Scholarships constitute 34 scholarships for various reserved and underprivileged categories of students.
The Gujarat Scholarships provide financial grants to beneficiaries under the reserved categories. The meritorious students at school, college, and research levels can apply for these scholarships.
The scholarships are regulated by the Gujarat Government and its subsidiary departments. Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarships via the Digital Gujarat Portal.
Digital Gujarat Scholarships 2023: Overview
| Scholarship | Digital Gujarat Scholarship |
| State | Gujarat |
| Launched by | Government of Gujarat |
| Beneficiaries | Reserved category meritorious students |
| Benefits offered | Variable financial assistance |
| Courses offered | At school, college, and research level |
| Type of Scholarships | 34 |
| Academic Year | 2023 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Portal | www.digitalgujarat.gov.in |
List of Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2023
The Gujarat government offers 34 different scholarships for different categories of students. Check the following list of scholarships with their benefits and eligibility.
Department of Education, Gujarat
The Education Department of Gujarat offers the following scholarships to eligible candidates.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana | Tuition Fees: up to Rs. 2 Lacs Hostel Fees: up to Rs. 12,000 Books: up to Rs.10,000 | – min 80% marks in 10th/12th class. – min 65% of marks in a diploma. – must have been admitted to any first/second-year degree course – annual income: less than Rs. 6 lacs |
Disabled Students
For disabled students, the Gujarat government has hosted the following scholarships.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships to the Disabled students | Class 1st-7th: Rs. 1,000 p.a. Class 8th-12th: Rs. 1,500 or Rs. 5,000 p.a. | – disability > 40% – min 40% in the previous exam – studying in Class 1st-12th – regular attendance – annual income: less than Rs. 50,000 |
Scheduled Castes
The students belonging to the Scheduled Castes category of the state can avail of the following scholarships in accordance with the applicable eligibility. The beneficiaries applying under this category must possess an SC certificate.
Check Guidelines for SC Students
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bill Assistance to SC Students | Rs. 1000 per month for ten months in an academic year | – pursuing any medical or engg. course programme – annual income: less than Rs. 2.5 lacs |
| Scholarships to SC students for ITI/ professional studies | Rs. 400 per month | – pursuing any ITI/ professional course – annual income: less than Rs. 47,000 (rural) and Rs. 68,000 (Urban) |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students | Variable financial grants | – studying in UG & above |
| Instrumental help to Medical/ Engg. / Diploma courses (SC) | Rs. 3000 (one-time) | – pursuing any medical, Engg or diploma course programme – annual income: less than Rs. 44,500 |
| Fellowship scheme for M.Phil. and PhD (SC) | For M.Phil.: Rs. 2500 For PhD: Rs. 3000 | – pursuing an M.Phil. or Ph.D. programme – annual income: less than Rs. 2 lacs |
Scheduled Tribes
The ST community students of the state are being offered the following scholarships. The candidates must hold an ST certificate under their name.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship to ST students | Variable financial grants | – studying in class 11th – PG – annual income: less than Rs. 2.5 lacs |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to ST Girls | Relevant financial grants | – Girls only – pursuing any regular degree course. – annual income: less than Rs. 2.5 lacs |
| Instrumental assistance for first-year Medical/ Engg./ Diploma courses (ST) | Scholarship against instrument purchased in the first year | – studying in any first-year of medical, engg. or diploma course – annual income: less than Rs. 2.5 lacs – applicable only in government colleges |
| Food Bill Assistance in College attached hostels | Food bill relief | – pursuing a regular course from a recognized institute – annual income: less than Rs. 2.5 lacs |
Other Backward Classes
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment hosts the following scholarships for OBC students.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC students | Variable financial grants | – OBC certificate – studying in 11th – PG – annual income: not more than Rs. 1 lacs |
Socially and Economically Backward Classes
The various scholarships for SEBC (Socially and Economically Backward Classes) offered by the state government are as follows.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC) | Financial grants up to Rs. 280 per month | – studying in 11th or 12th class |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC) | Financial grants up to Rs. 280 per month | – studying in 11th or 12th class |
| Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engg. students (SEBC) | Meal bill relief of Rs. 1200 per month | – pursuing any medical or engg. Course programme in a college-affiliated hostel – annual income: less than Rs. 2.5 lacs |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & PhD (SEBC) | For M.Phil. – Rs. 25,000 For PhD. – Rs. 30,000 | – pursuing an M.Phil. or PhD. – annual income: less than Rs. 45,760 |
| Instrumental Assistance for Medical/ Engg./ Diploma courses (SEBC) | Medical – Rs. 10,000 Engg. – Rs. 5,000 Diploma – Rs. 3,000 | – pursuing any medical, Engg or a diploma course programme – annual income: Rs. 2.5 lacs |
| Scholarship for SEBC students studying at Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University | relevant financial grants | – SEBC category students must be studying in Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC) | Financial grants up to Rs. 1140 per month | – Studying in 11th or 12th class |
Economically Backward Classes
The scholarships to EBC (Economically Backward Classes) are run under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC) | 1-year Professional course: Rs. 125 per month Govt. ITI course: Rs. 400 per month | – EBC category – pursuing any technical or professional course – annual income: less than Rs. 1.2 lacs (rural) and Rs. 1.5 lacs (urban) |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme | Full fee exemption for those who secured more than 60% of marks in class 12th Half fees exemption for those who secured less than 60% of marks in class 12th | – EBC category – studying at Graduate level – annual income: less than Rs. 2.5 lacs |
NTDNT
The students falling under the NTDNT category are offered the following scholarship list.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT) | Financial grants up to Rs. 280 per month | – studying from 11th to PhD level |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (NTDNT) | Financial grants up to Rs. 280 per month | – studying from 11th to PhD level |
| Educational assistance for NTDNT students studying in a Self-financed College, Gujarat | Financial grants up to Rs. 50,000 for all expenses (including examination and registration fees.) | – studying in any self-financed college – annual income: less than Rs. 2 lacs |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT) | 1-year Professional course: Rs. 125 per month Govt. ITI course: Rs. 400 per month | – pursuing any technical or professional course – annual income: less than Rs. 1.2 lacs (rural) and Rs. 1.5 lacs (urban) |
Minority Communities
The minority communities include Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Parsis and Jains. These communities are being offered the following two scholarships.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority) | Financial grants up to Rs. 1140 per month | – studying in 11th or 12th – annual income: less than Rs. 1.5 lacs |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority) | 1-year Professional course: Rs. 125 per month Govt. ITI course: Rs. 400 per month | – pursuing any technical or professional course – annual income: less than Rs. 1.2 lacs (rural) and Rs. 1.5 lacs (urban) |
Others
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Education Scheme | financial grants between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 6,000 p.a. | – studying from 11th to PG level – annual income: less than 2.5 lacs |
| Fellowship Scheme | At secondary level: Rs. 2,000 per month At graduation level: Rs. 3,000 per month | – studying from 11th to PG level – min 70% of marks in 10th class – annual income: less than 2.5 lacs |
| Research Scholarship | Variable financial grants | – Age: less than 25 years – wants to pursue a Ph.D. programme – passed UG & PG with second-division grades |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI courses | Relevant financial grants | – pursuing ITI courses |
| Scheme for Government Colleges students | According to the positions held:- First – Rs. 3,000 Second – Rs. 2,000 Third – Rs. 1,000 | – studying in any government college |
| War Concession Scheme | Concession in education fee Free studentship | – dependent wards of Jawans martyred – studying in government or grant-in-aid institutes. |
| Special Scholarships for Boys and Girls | Class 1st – 8th:- Rs. 650/- Class 9th – 10th:- Rs. 1000/- | – studying in class from 1st to 10th – at least 70% of regular attendance – must belong to Valmiki, Nadiya, Hadi, Garo-Garoda, Dalit-Bava, Thori, Turi, Vankar Sadhu, Senva Turi-Barot or Tirgar/Tirbanda community. |
Digital Gujarat Scholarships Application Form Online
The application form to avail of the benefits of the scholarships is available online on the Digital Gujarat Portal. Interested and eligible candidates must follow the steps below to apply for the scholarships successfully.
Stage 1: Online Registration
Step 1: Visit the official portal of Digital Gujarat via the link provided below. Click on the “Login” tab available on the top right of the page.
Step 2: The registered candidates can move forward by logging into the portal using their email ID or mobile number, while the new candidates must select the “Click for New Registration (citizen)” option.
Step 3: The candidates must provide all the details correctly to proceed with the registration step.
Step 4: Verify your details via an OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Step 5: After OTP verification, the candidates can proceed to the next stage of updating the profile.
Stage 2: Update the Profile
Step 6: The candidates must fill in all the necessary details required.
Step 7: Upload a recent photograph of the candidate.
Step 8: Click “Update”.
Stage 3: Scholarship Application
Step 9: Select the Scholarship Number and the type of scholarship you wish to apply for.
Step 10: Read all the guidelines and instructions carefully
Step 11: Hit the “Continue to Service” button.
Step 12: Fill in the online scholarship application form.
Step 13: All the requisite documents must be uploaded along.
Step 14: A print-out of the application must be submitted to the applied institute for verification.
Documents Required for Digital Gujarat Scholarship
The applicants must have the following list of documents to avail of the benefits of the various Digital Gujarat Scholarships:
- Aadhar Card number
- Bank account details
- School Leaving Certificate
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- Income Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Academic Marksheets
- Hostel Certificate, if applicable
- Fee receipt issued by the Institute
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal
Digital Gujarat is an online portal intended to provide digital services to Gujarat’s people. It is a very helpful and user-friendly portal to use. It facilitates the people of the state to avail of all the online services offered by the state government under a single web portal.
Under the same portal, the students can register themselves and apply for the 34 different scholarship schemes offered by the state government. The students will need their Aadhar card number, mobile number, and email address to register themselves.
Important Dates
The schedule for the Pre-Matric Scholarship is given below:
| Commencement of Online Application | 20 June 2023 |
| Last date to submit the Online Application forms | TBA |
| Last to submit the application form to the respective institute | TBA |
| Last date for verification by the institutes | TBA |
| The Last date to forward the application forms by the institutes | TBA |
| The Last date to submit the list of verified applications to the respective Department District Officers by the institutes | TBA |
Important Links
| Check official Portal | Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal |
| For More Updates Follow | NVSHQ Homepage |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mode of the Digital Gujarat Scholarship application?
The application forms can be filled in online and accessible through the Digital Gujarat portal.
What level of educational courses are covered under the Digital Gujarat Scholarships?
Several courses at school, college, and research levels are covered under the Digital Gujarat Scholarships.
What is the eligibility to apply for the Digital Gujarat scholarship?
The eligibility varies with the scholarship. The key eligibility to apply for the scholarships is possessing a Domicile Certificate of Gujarat state, confirming the applicant’s residence.
