About this education scheme
This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are enrolled in Standards I to X.
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 at a glance
| Scheme name | Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes (Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship) (SSSBMBCASC(VSSVS)) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | digitalgujarat.gov.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | District Deputy Director (SCW) Office, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 5 to 30 years
- 🏷️SC
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Assistance Details:
| Sl. No. | Standard/Class | Students (Boys & Girls) | Scholarship Rate (Yearly) |
| 1 | Standard I to VIII | Both | Rs. 1000/- |
| 2 | Standard IX to X | Both | Rs. 1500/- |
Who qualifies
- 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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Registration walkthrough
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).
Frequently asked 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 Rs. 1000 per year for both girls and boys.
2. For students in Standards IX to X, the scholarship rate is Rs. 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.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Official Website sje.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details (Page No. 84) (PDF) sje.gujarat.gov.in
- Notification (PDF) sje.gujarat.gov.in
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