Award brief
| Last date | The official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call. |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age: 10 to 30 years. Category: Scheduled Caste (SC) |
| Provider | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme provides financial assistance to SC students studying in famous private selected schools i.e. Doon School, Dehradun; Sofiya School, Abu; Mayo school, Ajmer; Sainik School, Balachadi; Mahila Sainik School, Kherva; Dist. Mehsana, etc. will be paid actual fees upto limit of Rs. 50,000/- p.a.
The “Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying in famous private selected schools like Doon School, Dehradun; Sofiya School, Abu; Mayo School, Ajmer; Sainik School, Balachadi; Mahila Sainik School, Kherva; Dist. Mehsana, etc. will be paid actual fees upto limit of Rs. 50,000/- per annum. One-time financial assistance will be provided to 10 students admitted to Standard VIII and 10 students admitted to Standard XI in any of the above-mentioned schools.
Eligibility
- Age
- 10 to 30 years
- Category
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- State
- Gujarat
Conditions in the official listing
- The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.
- The student should be studying in the selected/designated school.
- The family income of the student should not be more than 10 times of the income determined for the poverty line. (For Rural Area: Rs. 6,00,000/- & for Urban Area: Rs. 6,00,000/).
- Students entering Class 8th or 11th will be eligible for assistance only once every year.
- Assistance is also available for Class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, and Sainik School, Kherwa.
Note: The Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are studying in famous private selected schools like Doon School, Dehradun; Sofiya School, Abu; Mayo School, Ajmer; Sainik School, Balachadi; Mahila Sainik School, Kherva; Dist. Mehsana, etc. are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Award value in detail
- Under this scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance of up to Rs. 50,000 per year or the actual amount of their annual fees, whichever is lower.
- This assistance will cover admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, food bills, books, uniforms, and other related expenses.
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Application steps
Offline
- To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible students may visit the nearest Office of the concerned District Deputy Director and Director, Scheduled Castes Welfare Office, Gandhinagar.
Questions and answers
What schools are covered under this scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students studying in prestigious private schools such as Doon School, Dehradun; Sofiya School, Abu; Mayo School, Ajmer; Sainik School, Balachadi; Mahila Sainik School, Kherva; and others.
What is the maximum financial assistance provided annually?
Eligible students can receive financial assistance of up to Rs. 50,000/- per year or the actual amount of their annual fees, whichever is lower.
What expenses does the financial assistance cover?
The assistance covers various expenses including admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, food bills, books, uniforms, and other related expenses.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Eligible students should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat and be studying in the designated schools.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?
The family income of the student should not exceed 10 times the income determined for the poverty line, which is Rs. 6,00,000 for both rural and urban areas.
How often can students entering Class 8th or 11th receive assistance?
Students entering Class 8th or 11th are eligible for assistance only once every year.
Are there any other classes eligible for assistance under this scheme?
Assistance is also available for Class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, and Sainik School, Kherwa.
How can eligible students apply for this scholarship?
Eligible students may visit the nearest Office of the concerned District Deputy Director or Director, Scheduled Castes Welfare Office, Gandhinagar, to avail the benefits.
Official call and application portal
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Documents from the provider
- Scheme Details (Page No. 82) sje.gujarat.gov.in, PDF
- Notification sje.gujarat.gov.in, PDF
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