AI SummarySpecial Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools offers financial support to bright Scheduled Caste students who get admission in famous private schools. Eligible students can receive up to ₹50,000 per year or their actual annual fees, whichever is lower, to cover tuition, hostel, food, books, uniform and other study costs.
Gujarat government offers this scholarship through the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gandhinagar, under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. It supports SC students studying at schools like Doon School, Dehradun; Sofiya School, Abu; Mayo School, Ajmer; Sainik School, Balachadi; and Mahila Sainik School, Kherva in Mehsana district. Every year, one-time support is given to 10 students admitted to standard VIII and 10 students admitted to standard XI in these schools.
Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools - Details
This scheme is made for SC students of Gujarat who get admission in selected well-known private schools. The department pays the actual fees up to a limit of ₹50,000 per year, or the actual fee amount, whichever is lower. The money can be used for admission fees, tuition fees, hostel charges, food bills, books, uniforms and other study-related costs.
The scheme is a state-level education scheme. Students do not need to apply online for this scholarship. The application is done through the district office of the Scheduled Caste Welfare department, which checks the admission details, income and family documents before releasing the payment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Gujarat |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiary Type | Individual |
| Sub Category | Scholarships and student finance |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Main Department | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Department Running the Scheme | Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gandhinagar |
| Annual Support | Up to ₹50,000 per year |
| Application Mode | Offline |
Benefits
This scheme reduces the study expenses of selected SC students. The department pays up to ₹50,000 per year or the actual annual fee amount, whichever is lower. The amount covers admission fees, tuition fees, hostel charges, food bills, books, uniforms and other study-related costs.
Eligibility
To get this scholarship, a student needs to meet these conditions:
- Scheduled Caste category: The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat.
- Selected school: The student should be studying in one of the designated schools covered under the scheme.
- Family income: Total annual family income should not be more than 10 times the poverty line income, which is ₹6,00,000 for both rural and urban areas.
- Entry support: Students entering class 8 or class 11 can get support only once per academic year.
- Class 6 entry: Students admitted in class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, or Sainik School, Kherwa are also eligible.
Example: Rahul belongs to the SC community in Gujarat and his family earns less than ₹6,00,000 per year. If he gets admission in one of the approved schools, he can apply for this support.
| Area | Maximum Annual Family Income |
|---|---|
| Rural | ₹6,00,000 |
| Urban | ₹6,00,000 |
Application Process
Application for this scholarship is done offline through the district office of the Scheduled Caste Welfare department. Steps to apply are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the office of the concerned District Deputy Director (Scheduled Caste Welfare) in your district.
STEP 2 - Tell the officials that you want to apply for the Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools.
STEP 3 - Take the prescribed application form and fill it with correct details about your school, class and family income.
STEP 4 - Attach the required documents with the form, including the caste certificate, income details, bank passbook page and latest marksheet.
STEP 5 - Submit the form. You can also contact the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gandhinagar, for guidance. The department verifies the details and releases the payment after confirming admission.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready for the application process:
- Passport size photograph.
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card.
- Formal caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- First page of bank passbook or a cancelled cheque.
- Latest educational marksheet or certificate.
- Current school identity card.
- Any other certificates asked by the department.
References
Official sources for this scheme are given below:
FAQ's
What schools are covered under this scheme?
The scheme supports Scheduled Caste students studying in well-known 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 support provided annually?
Students can receive up to ₹50,000 per year or the actual annual fee amount, whichever is lower.
What expenses does the support cover?
The amount covers admission fees, tuition fees, hostel expenses, food bills, books, uniforms and other very important study costs.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students who belong to the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat and are studying in any of the designated schools can apply.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?
Yes, annual family income should not be more than 10 times the poverty line income, which is ₹6,00,000 for both rural and urban areas.
How often can students entering class 8 or class 11 receive support?
Students entering these classes can get support only once per academic year.
Are any other classes eligible under this scheme?
Yes, support is also available for students in class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, or Sainik School, Kherwa.
How can eligible students apply?
Students should visit the office of their local District Deputy Director or the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gandhinagar, to start the application.