Numerous students possessing promise encounter financial limitations that impede their journey toward advanced education, and this is precisely where the Gujarat Digital scholarship intervenes. This game-changing endeavor has played a crucial role in molding the destinies of numerous ambitious learners. Continue reading to acquire further insights.
Digital Gujarat Scholarships
Administered by the Government of Gujarat and its affiliated departments, the Digital Gujarat scholarships have the primary objective of extending financial support to students hailing from economically disadvantaged and marginalized backgrounds.
The Gujarat government extends a range of scholarships catering to various educational stages, encompassing school, college, and research levels.
This comprehensive guide outlines an extensive compilation of Gujarat scholarships, complete with their specific eligibility prerequisites, application procedures, and award particulars.
Whether candidates are aspiring for higher education after completing their 12th grade or seeking scholarships for advanced research, the comprehensive list below encompasses suitable opportunities.
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Key Dates
The applications for pre-matric scholarships catering to SC, ST, OBC, and SEBC students have been unveiled for the academic year 2023-24.
Those who fulfill the eligibility criteria can submit their applications before the specified closing date.
The following table presents the essential dates relevant to the Digital Gujarat scholarships for the academic year 2023-24.
| Particulars | Details* |
| Application start date for Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC students | 20 June 2023 |
| Last date to submit online applications | To Be Notified |
| Last date to submit the print-out of the application along with specific documents to the respective institution | To Be Notified |
| Last date for scrutiny and forwarding of online applications by institutes | To Be Notified |
| Last date of submission of duly attested verified student lists and printed application forms by the institution to the respective Department District Officers | To Be Notified |
List of Digital Gujarat Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Provider Name | Application Period* |
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat | Education Department, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat 2018 | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Food Bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat | Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Post Metric Scholarship for SC Students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | August to October |
| Post Metric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | August to October |
| Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Research Scholarship, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| War Concession Scheme, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat | June to August |
| Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Post Metric Scholarship for OBC students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | August to October |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & PhD (SC) Students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
| Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat | June to August |
Eligibility Criteria
Which scholarships are available for candidates to apply for? What are the fundamental eligibility prerequisites they must satisfy to qualify for any of the Gujarat scholarships?
The primary universal eligibility criterion for all Gujarat scholarships is the requirement to hold permanent residency within the state of Gujarat.
Alongside being a bona fide resident of Gujarat, applicants are also obligated to meet additional criteria that can differ from one scholarship to another.
The subsequent table provides an in-depth overview of the eligibility prerequisites for all the scholarships on offer.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility |
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat | The students obtaining 80 percentile in Class 10th/ 12th and getting admission in the first year of diploma/degree course respectively can apply. The students obtaining 65 percent in diploma and getting admission in the first/second year of a degree course can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 6,00,000. |
| Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat | The students having a disability percentage of more than 40% can apply. The scholarship is applicable for studies from Classes 1 to 12. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 50,000. The candidate must have scored at least 40% marks in the previous examination passed. Having regular satisfactory attendance in the previous session is mandatory. |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat | The applicant must be a girl student and studying in Class 11 to PhD level. The scholarship is applicable to NTDNT category girl students. |
| Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat | The students belonging to the NTDNT category and studying in Class 11 to PhD level can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas) and INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas). |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat | The applicant must be a boy student and studying in Class 11th to PhD level. The scholarship is applicable to SEBC category girl students. |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat | The applicant must be a girl student and studying in Class 11 to PhD level. The scholarship is applicable to SEBC category girl students. |
| Food Bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat | The SC category students pursuing a medical or engineering program can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000. |
| Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat | The SEBC students who pursuing a Medical and Engineering program in a college-affiliated hostel can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000 from all sources. |
| Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat | The students belonging to the NTDNT category who are studying in a self-financed college can apply. The annual family income should be less than INR 2,00,000. |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat | The scholarship is applicable to minority community students who are studying in Classes 11 and 12. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,50,000. |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat | The students belonging to the SEBC category and pursuing a PhD or M.Phil. course can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 45,760 from all sources. |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat | The students belonging to the NTDNT category and pursuing a professional or technical course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas) and INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas). |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat | The students belonging to the EBC category and pursuing a professional or technical course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas) and INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas). |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat | Minority community students pursuing a professional or technical course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas) and INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas). |
| Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat | The SEBC candidates studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma courses can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,50,000. |
| Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat | The students of Class 11, 12, or college pursuing a course in Engineering, Medical, Arts, Ayurveda, Commerce, Science, Law, Post-graduation, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, etc. can apply. The annual family income should be less than INR 2,50,000. |
| Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies, Gujarat | The students belonging to the SC category and pursuing a professional or ITI course can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 47,000 (for rural areas) and INR 68,000 (for urban areas). |
| Post Metric Scholarship for SC Students, Gujarat | SC category students can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,50,000. They must be studying for graduation to postgraduation level. The students pursuing their studies through correspondence or distance learning can also apply. The student should not be a repeater in the same Class more than once. |
| Post Metric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat | The students belonging to the ST category and studying in Class 11 to postgraduation can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000. The students pursuing their studies through correspondence or distance learning can also apply. The student should not be a repeater in the same Class more than once. |
| Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat | The students belonging to SC/ST/SEBC and other categories who are studying in Class 11 to the postgraduate level can apply. The minimum percentage of marks scored in Class 10 is 70%. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000. |
| Research Scholarship, Gujarat | Postgraduate students who are willing to pursue a PhD research program in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Zoology and Microbiology can apply. The age of the applicant should not be more than 25 years. The student should have passed BSc and MSc programs with second-class grades in relevant subjects. |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat | Students pursuing ITI (Technical, Diploma, Industrial and Professional) courses can apply. |
| Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat | Students studying in the field of arts, science and commerce at government college can apply. |
| War Concession Scheme, Gujarat | Wards of war-martyred jawans who are studying in government or grant-in-aid institutions can apply for this scheme. |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat | The students who are currently studying at the graduate level can apply. Full scholarships will be given to students who have obtained more than 60% marks in Class 12 while half scholarship will be given to students who have obtained less than 60% marks in Class 12. The annual family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000. For renewal, the student should secure a minimum of 50% marks at the graduate level. |
| Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat | The students of the SC community who are pursuing an Engineering, Medical or Diploma course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 44,500 from all sources. |
| Post Metric Scholarship for OBC students, Gujarat | The students of the OBC category studying in Class 11 to postgraduation can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 1,00,000 from all sources. |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & PhD (SC) Students, Gujarat | The SC category students pursuing M.Phil. or PhD programme are eligible for this scholarship. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,00,000 from all sources. |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students, Gujarat | The scheme is applicable for ST girl students who are pursuing a regular course from a recognised university/institute. The annual family income should not be more than INR 2,50,000. |
| Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat | The students belonging to the SEBC category and studying at Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University can apply. |
| Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels, Gujarat | This scheme is applicable to ST community students who are pursuing a regular course in a recognized college. The applicants should have an annual family income of less than INR 2,50,000. |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat | Students belonging to the SEBC category and studying in Class 11 or 12 can apply. |
| Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat | Students belonging to the ST community and studying in the first year of Engineering, Medical or Diploma courses can apply. The annual family income should not be more than INR 2,50,000. The scholarship is applicable only for full-time courses from a government-recognized college. |
| Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat | The students of Classes 1 to 10 are eligible to apply. He/she should belong to Valmiki, Hadi, Nadiya, Turi, Senva, Vankar Sadhu, Garo-Garoda, Dalit-Bava, Tirgar/Tirbanda, Turi-Barot, Matang, and Thori communities. He/she should have at least 70% attendance in the school. |
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship, you will have to visit the official website of Digital Gujarat, apply, and submit the form.
Rewards
| Scholarship Name | Award Details |
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat | Tuition fees of up to INR 2,00,000 Hostel food assistance of INR 12,000 Book equipment assistance of up to INR 10,000 |
| Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat | INR 1,000 per annum to students of Classes 1 to 7 INR 1,500 or INR 5,000 per annum to students of Classes 8 to 12 |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month |
| Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month |
| Food Bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat | INR 1,000 per month for 10 months |
| Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat | INR 1,200 per month as meal bill relief |
| Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 50,000 against examination fee, registration fee and other expenses |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 1,140 per annum |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat | INR 25,000 for M.Phil. students INR 30,000 for PhD students |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat | For the one-year professional study – INR 125 per month For government ITI – INR 400 per month |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat | For the one-year professional study – INR 125 per month For government ITI – INR 400 per month |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat | For the one-year professional study – INR 125 per month For government ITI – INR 400 per month |
| Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat | Medical students will receive INR 10,000 Engineering students will receive INR 5,000 Diploma students will receive INR 3,000 |
| Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat | Financial grants ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 6,000 per annum |
| Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies, Gujarat | INR 400 per month |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students, Gujarat | Variable financial assistance |
| Post Metric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat | Variable financial assistance |
| Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat | INR 2,000 per month at the secondary level INR 3,000 per month at the graduation level INR 5,000 per month at the postgraduation level |
| Research Scholarship, Gujarat | Variable financial assistance |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat | Suitable financial assistance |
| Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat | The first position holder will receive INR 3,000 The second position holder will receive INR 2,000 The third position holder will receive INR 1,000 |
| War Concession Scheme, Gujarat | Free studentship, fee concession and other educational facilities |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat | Full or half fee exemption |
| Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat | One-time financial assistance of INR 3,000 against purchased equipment |
| Post Metric Scholarship for OBC students, Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 750 per month |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & Ph.D. (SC) Students, Gujarat | INR 2500 per month for M.Phil. programme and INR 3000 per month for PhD programme |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat | Suitable financial assistance |
| Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat | Suitable financial assistance |
| Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels, Gujarat | Food bill assistance |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat | Financial assistance of up to INR 1140 |
| Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat | Reimbursement against purchased instrument for the first year |
| Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat | INR 650 |
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