Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2019-20: Gujarat Scholarships are provided by the Government of Gujarat and its ancillary departments. These scholarships are specifically aimed at students from underprivileged or economically backward sections of society. Gujarat Scholarships entitles students from all age groups; right from school level and college level to research level.
With over 30+ scholarships presented before the candidates, finding the right scholarship shouldn’t be a problem. However, to be eligible for any of the 30+ Gujarat Scholarships, candidates have to ensure that they are domiciled in the state of Gujarat. Furthermore, there are certain other criteria that must be fulfilled by the candidates. Read on to explore a list of scholarships provided by the Gujarat Government. Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2019-20 last date is in between June to August.
Latest Update: The Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC students for 2019-20 is open. The students of class 11 and 12 can apply between 29 July 2019 and 20 August 2019 while the students of all other courses can apply between 21 August 2019 and 15 October 2019. Click here to apply
List of Digital Gujarat Scholarships
As per the official Digital Gujarat Scholarship list, a total of 34 scholarships are provided by various subsidiary departments of the Gujarat government. Digital Gujarat Scholarship Last Date to apply is in between the period of June to August. The list of all these The various scholarships are as follows:
| Complete List of Gujarat Scholarships | |
| Scholarship Name | Provided by |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying at Self-Financed College | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Fellowship Scheme | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SEBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Food bill Assistance to SC Students | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Higher Education Scheme | Government of Gujarat |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Instrumental Help to SC Students (Engineering, Medical, Diploma Courses) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana | Education Department, Government of Gujarat |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Research Scholarship | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Scholarships to the Disabled Students | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT) | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
| War Concession Scheme | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat |
Note: The tentative application period for all the above scholarships is from June to August every year.
Gujarat Scholarships Eligibility Criteria and Awards
Details of all scholarships provided by the Government of Gujarat is as follows
EBC Fees Exemption Scheme
- Application Period: June to August every year.
- Eligibility:
- Students at the graduate level
- Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000
- Award:
- 100% tuition fee exemption for students who have secured more than 60% marks in class 12.
- 50% tuition fee exemption for students that have less than 60% of marks in class 12
Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying at Self-Financed College
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility :
- NTDNT students (Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes) studying in self-financed colleges.
- Annual family income should be under Rs. 2,00,000
- Award: Financial aid up to Rs. 50,000
Fellowship Scheme
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Students from SC/ST/SEBC or other backward classes pursuing class 11 to post-graduation level.
- Must have scored a minimum of 70% in class 10
- Family income must be less than Rs. 2,50,000
- Award:
- Rs.2,000 Per Month at secondary (Class 11)
- Rs.3,000 Per Month at graduation
- Rs.5,000 Per Month at post-graduation
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Students from SC category pursuing Ph.D. or M.Phil program
- Award:
- Rs. 2,500/- Per Month for M.Phil
- Rs. 3,000/- Per Month for PhD
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SEBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Ph.D./M.Phil students that belong to SEBC category.
- Annual family income must not exceed Rs. 45,760
- Award:
- Rs. 25,000/- for students pursuing M.Phil
- Rs. 30,000/- for students pursuing Ph.D.
Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Medical/ engineering SEBC students in college-affiliated hostels
- Award: Rs. 1,200 Per Month as reimbursement for meals
Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- ST students who are pursuing a regular course
- Annual family income must be less than Rs. 2,50,000
- Award: Financial assistance with the food bill
Food bill Assistance to SC Students
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- SC students pursuing an Engineering/ medical program
- Annual family income must not be more than Rs. 2,50,000
- Award: Financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 Per Month for a duration of 10 months
Higher Education Scheme
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Students who are pursuing medical/engineering programs.
- Students also pursuing graduate/post-graduate courses in Commerce, Arts, Science, Law, Pharmacy are eligible too.
- Award: Financial aid ranging from Rs. 1,000 – Rs. 6,000 per annum
Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Class 11 and 12 students from the minority community.
- Annual family income should be less than Rs. 1,50,000
- Award:
- Class 11 students will receive financial aid up to Rs. 725 p.a (hosteller ) / Rs. 475 (day scholar)
- Class 12 students will receive financial aid up to Rs. 1140 p.a (hosteller) / Rs. 840 (day scholar)
Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: SEBC students pursuing their class 11 and 12
- Award:
- Class 11 students will receive financial aid up to Rs. 725 p.a (hosteller) / Rs. 475 (day scholar)
- Class 12 students will receive financial aid up to Rs. 840 p.a (hosteller) Rs. 540 (day scholar)
Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- ST students who are pursuing their 1st year medical/ engineering/ diploma courses from a recognized government college (full-time only).
- Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000
- Award: Students will be reimbursed for the instruments purchased for their 1st-year course.
Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- SEBC students pursuing their medical/ engineering/ diploma courses
- Annual family income should be less than Rs. 2,50,000
- Award:
- Medical students will receive financial aid of Rs. 10,000
- Engineering students will receive financial aid of Rs. 5,000
- Diploma students will receive financial aid of Rs. 3,000
Instrumental Help to SC Students (Engineering, Medical, Diploma Courses)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: SC students pursuing an engineering, medical or diploma program.
- Award: Annual family income must be less than Rs. 44,500
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Students that achieved 80 percentile in their class 10 or 12 and are obtaining admission for a first-year degree or diploma courses.
- Students that achieved 65% in their diploma courses and are obtaining admission for first/ second-year diploma courses.
- The annual income of the family must not exceed Rs. 6,00,000
- Award:
- Financial aid for tuition fee up to Rs. 2,00,000
- Financial assistance for hostel food up to Rs. 12,000
- Financial aid for books and equipment up to Rs. 10,000
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- SC girl students eligible
- Family income must be under Rs. 2,50,000
- Award: Variable financial assistance
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- ST girl students pursuing a full-time regular course from a recognized university
- Annual income must be less than Rs. 2,50,000
- Award: Variable financial assistance
Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- OBC students from class 11 to post-graduation are eligible.
- Total family income must not exceed Rs. 1,00,000
- Award: Financial aid of Rs. 750/- Per Month.
Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Scholarship applicable to SEBC male students pursuing class 11 to Ph.D.
- Award: Financial aid up to Rs. 280/- Per Month
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Scholarship applicable to NTDNT female students pursuing class 11 to Ph.D.
- Award: Financial aid up to Rs. 280/- Per Month
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Scholarship applicable to SEBC female students pursuing class 11 to Ph.D.
- Award: Financial aid up to Rs. 280/- Per Month
Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Scholarship applicable to NTDNT male students pursuing class 11 to Ph.D.
- Award: Financial aid up to Rs. 280/- Per Month
Research Scholarship
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Post-graduate students willing to undertake a Ph.D. program under biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics or any related fields can apply.
- Candidates must have completed their BSc and MSc with at least second class grades in relevant subjects
- Award: Variable financial aid
Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: SEBC students pursuing any course at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University
- Award: Variable financial aid
Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Students pursuing arts, science or commerce from any recognized university are eligible
- Award:
- Students securing the first position will be awarded Rs. 3,000/-
- Students securing the second position will be awarded Rs. 2,000/-
- Students securing the third position will be awarded Rs. 1,000/-
Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: SC students pursuing ITI or any professional courses are eligible
- Award: Annual family income must not exceed Rs. 47,000 (Rural) / 68,000 (Urban)
Scholarships to the Disabled Students
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Students from class 1 to 12 that possess a disability percentage of more than 40%
- The annual income of the family must not exceed Rs. 50,000/-
- Candidate must have secured at least 40% in the previous exam
- Award:
- Rs. 1,000/- p.a for students pursuing class 1 to 7
- Rs. 1500 or Rs. 5,000/- p.a for students pursuing class 8 to 12
Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- Students from class 1 to class 10 are eligible
- The student must have at least 70% attendance in school
- Students belonging to the Dalit-Bava, Garo-Garoda, Hadi, Matang, Nadiya, Sadhu, Seva, Thori, Tirbanda/ Tirgar, Turi, Turi-Barot, Valmiki and Vankar community are eligible to apply.
- Award: Financial aid of Rs. 650/-
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Students pursuing ITI courses (diploma, technical, professional and industrial)
- Award: Variable financial aid
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: EBC students pursuing a professional or technical course
- Award: Annual family income must be less than Rs. 1,20,000 (Rural) / Rs. 1,50,000 (Urban)
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Students under the minority community pursuing a professional or technical course
- Award: Annual family income must be less than Rs. 1,20,000 (rural) / Rs. 1,50,000 (urban)
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT)
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: NTDNT Students pursuing a professional or technical course.
- Award:
- One year professional study is awarded a financial aid of Rs. 125/- Per Month
- Government ITI is awarded a financial aid of Rs. 400/- Per Month
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility:
- ST students from class 11 to post-graduation
- Correspondence or distance mode of education is applicable under this scheme
- Annual family income must not be more than Rs. 2,50,000
- The student must not have failed the same class
- Award: Variable financial aid
War Concession Scheme
- Application Period: June to August
- Eligibility: Children of martyred soldiers pursuing their courses from government, government-aided institutions.
- Award:
- Studentship funding
- Concession in tuition fees
- A host of other educational benefits
Scholarship Gujarat – How to Apply
Students who wish to avail these scholarships must register themselves on the Digital Gujarat Portal. The application process is as follows:
Step – 1: Registration
- Visit Digital Gujarat gov.in Scholarship and click on the login button.
- Existing users can log in with their existing password and Email ID.
- Meanwhile, new users can enroll themselves by clicking on the “New Click for New Registration” link.
- New users can log in with various credentials such as email ID, phone number or Aadhar number.
- New users are required to provide relevant information and save.
- Once the information is saved, an OTP will be sent to the provided mobile number.
- Enter OTP to complete registration.
Step – 2: Profile Update
- Registered candidates will be redirected to the “Profile Update Page”.
- Enter all required fields.
- Candidates are also required to upload their most recent passport-sized photograph.
Step – 3: Scholarship Application
- Once the profile has been updated, registered candidates should log in to their account and enter the “dashboard”.
- Then, navigate to the filter service section and select “Scholarship”.
- The candidates will then be presented with a list of available scholarships.
- Candidates are required to select the scholarship the wish to avail.
- Post this step; candidates are asked to select their application language.
- Instructions will be presented, and candidates are required to read through them carefully.
- Next, click on “Continue to service.”
- Fill the required fields in the application form.
- Scan and upload the supporting documents stated in the portal.
- Once done, submit the application form.
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal Contact Details
In case you come across any doubt related to scholarship information, application process or document uploading, you can contact the Digital Gujarat Portal on its helpdesk number 18002335500.
Scholarships for Students
For further assistance, the portal has also provided the Digital Gujarat Scholarship PDF addressing all queries that may arise from the application process.
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