Digital Gujarat Scholarship: Gujarat government is providing various scholarship schemes for students of all age groups including students at the school level, college level and research level. Also, for the students who belong to the reserved category and are permanent residents of Gujarat.
In this post, we talk about the Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024 schemes, such as who can apply for which scheme, what benefits the applicants will get, how you can apply for the scheme, how to check the status, and much more mandatory information.
Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024 – Digital Gujarat
Gujarat Scholarship 2024 is for the students who are studying in class 1st to Post Graduation level. Schemes are available for the entire reserved category – SC/ BC/ Minority/ ST/ NTDNT/ SEBC/ other backward classes/ Valmiki/ Hadi/ Nadiya/ Turi/ Senva/ Vankar Sadhu/ Garo-Garoda/ Dalit-Bava/ Tirgar/ Tirbanda/ Turi-Barot/ Matang/ Thori community. The aim of the government behind the scholarship scheme is to encourage the students to study and financially help them. Applicants have to collect the information first before applying for the scheme.
The government is giving about 34 types of scholarships under this portal. Each scholarship has eligibility criteria according to the scheme requirements. Students who belong to SC, OBC, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward communities are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
Gujarat scholarships are being offered by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. The exceptions are Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat which is offered by the Education Department of Gujarat, and the Higher Education Scheme which is offered by the Gujarat Government.
Digital Gujarat Key Highlights
| Name of the scheme | Digital Gujarat Scholarship |
| Announced by | Government of Gujarat |
| Announced for | Students |
| Benefits | Monetary benefits |
| Category | State Government Scheme |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Official website | https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in |
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Scheme Wise
| Scholarship Name | Education | Annual income must below than | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana | First-year Degree/ diploma students who secured at least 80% in 10th or 12th. Degree students who taken admission after diploma course with 65% marks | 6 Lakh | – |
| Scholarships to the Disabled Students | Students from 1st to 12th standard with at least 40% marks in the previous examination and regular attendance. | Rs.50,000/- | – |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT) | 11th to PhD | – | NTDNT Girl |
| Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) | 1.50 lakh for urban areas and Rs.1.20 lakh for rural areas | NTDNT Boys | – |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), | – | SEBC Boys | – |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC) | – | SEBC Girls | – |
| Food Bill Assistance to SC Students | Medical or Engineering | 2.50 Lakh | SC |
| Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC) | SEBC | – | – |
| Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College | Self-financed college | Rs.2 lakh | NTDNT |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority) | 11th to 12th | Rs.1.50 lakh | Minority community |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC) | PhD or M.Phil | Rs. 45760 | SEBC |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT) | professional or technical course | Rs.1.20 Lakh for rural areas and Rs.1.50 Lakh for urban areas. | NTDNT |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC) | EBC | – | – |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority) | Minority Community | – | – |
| Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC) | Medical, Engineering and Diploma | Rs.2.50 Lakh | SEBC |
| Higher Education Scheme | 11th, 12th, or college( Engineering, Medical, Arts, Ayurveda, Commerce, Science, Law, Post-graduation, Fine Arts, Pharmacy) | – | – |
| Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies | professional or ITI course | Rs.47,000 for rural areas and Rs. 68,000 for urban areas | SC |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students | Degree or diploma courses | Rs.2.5 Lakh | ST |
| Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship | 11th to post graduation | – | – |
| Fellowship Scheme | 11th to postgraduate level and must secure 70% in 10th standard | SC/ ST/ SEBC/ other backward classes | – |
| Research Scholarship | postgraduate to PhD research programme in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Zoology and Microbiology | – | – |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses | ITI (Technical, Diploma, Industrial and Professional) courses | – | – |
| Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges | Arts, science and commerce at government college | – | – |
| War Concession Scheme | Martyred child’s studying in government or grant-in-aid institutions | – | – |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme | Admission in Graduation | Rs. 2.50 Lakh | EBC |
| Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical Engineering, Diploma Courses) | Engineering, Medical or Diploma course | Rs.44,500 | SC |
| Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students | 11th to post-graduation | Rs.1 Lakh | OBC |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & PhD (SC) Students | Phil. Or PhD programme | Rs. 2 Lakh | SC |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students | Degree or diploma regular course | Rs. 2.50 Lakh | ST Girls |
| Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC) | Studying from Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University | – | SEBC |
| Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels | Regular course | Rs. 2.50 Lakh | ST |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC) | 11th or 12th | – | SEBC |
| Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses | First-year student of Engineering, Medical or Diploma courses | Rs.2.50 Lakh | ST |
| Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students | 1st to 10th with 70% attendance | – | Valmiki, Hadi, : Nadiya, Turi, Senva, Vankar Sadhu, Garo-Garoda, Dalit-Bava, Tirgar/Tirbanda, Turi-Barot, Matang and Thori community |
Incentive Under Digital Gujarat Scholarship
| Scholarship Name | Award Details |
|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana | Tuition fees maximum up to 2 Lakh Hostel food: Rs.12,000 Book equipment. Rs.10,000 |
| Gujarat Scholarships to the Disabled Students | Class 1st to 7th Rs.1,000/- per annum Class 8 to 12th Rs.1,500 or Rs. 5,000 per annum |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT) | Monthly Financial help of Rs. 280 will be given. |
| Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat | Monthly Financial help of Rs. 280 will be given. |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC) | Financial help of Rs. 280 per month. |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC) | Financial help of Rs. 280 per month. |
| Gujarat Food Bill Assistance to SC Students | Rs. 1,000 per month for 10 Months |
| Gujarat Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC) | Rs. 1200 as Meal Fund Relief |
| Gujarat Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College | Financial help up to Rs. 50,000 |
| Gujarat Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority) | Financial help up to Rs. 1140 |
| Gujarat Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC) | Rs.25,000 for M.Phil. Rs.30,000 for PhD |
| Gujarat Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT) | Rs.125 per month one-year professional study Rs.400 per month for government ITI |
| Gujarat Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC) | Rs.125 per month one-year professional study Rs.400 per month for government ITI |
| Gujarat Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority) | Rs.125 per month one-year professional study Rs.400 per month for government ITI |
| Gujarat Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC) | Rs.10,000 for medical. 5,000 for engineering. 3,000 for Diploma |
| Higher Education Scheme Gujarat | 1,000 to Rs. 6,000 per annum |
| Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies | Rs. 400 per month |
| Gujarat Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students | Every year Financial Assistance will be added to students’ banks. Variable Financial Assistance. |
| Gujarat Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship | Every year Financial Assistance will be added to students’ banks. |
| Gujarat Fellowship Scheme | Financial help from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000 will be given. |
| Gujarat Research Scholarship | Every year Financial Assistance will be added to students’ banks. Variable Assistance |
| Gujarat Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses | Every year Financial Assistance will be added to students’ banks. |
| Gujarat Government Colleges Students Scholarship | Rs. 3,000 (first position) Rs. 2,000 (second position) Rs. 1,000 (third position) |
| Gujarat War Concession Scheme | Free studentship, fee concession and other educational facilities |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme | Full fee exception for students have more than 60% marks in 12th or half fee exemption for students have less than 60% marks in 12th |
| Gujarat Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses) | Rs. 3000 will be given to purchase equipment. |
| Gujarat Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students | Rs. 750 per month |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & Ph.D. (SC) Students | Rs. 2500 per month for M.Phil. Rs. 3000 per month for PhD |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students | Every year Financial Assistance will be added to students’ banks. |
| Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC) | Every year Financial Assistance will be added to students’ banks. |
| Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels | Food bill assistance |
| Gujarat Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC) | Rs. 1140 |
| Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/ Engineering/ Diploma Courses | Reimbursement for the purchased instrument in the first year |
| Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students | Financial help of Rs. 650 will be rewarded to students. |
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Application Form 2024
Students must first register on the Digital Gujarat portal to be eligible for any available scholarships. After the students have registered, they can apply for scholarships online (if the scholarship applications are open). A few Points to Ponder:
- Before you apply for a scholarship, double-check the application form.
- Before you apply, make sure you have all of your documents ready.
- You should have a permanent email address as well as a phone number.
- Fill out the application form with the information from the educational certificate.
- Attach a photograph that you recently took.
- When submitting an application form online, avoid using a mobile phone.
- Before submitting the application form, double-check all of the details.
- For application form submission, prefer to use a desktop/laptop computer.
- To avoid the last-minute rush, submit before the deadline.
The candidates who are eligible for the scholarships enlisted on the portal can apply within the stipulated deadline. The table below highlights the key dates for Digital Gujarat scholarships for the academic year 2024.
List of Scholarships With Application Period- Schedule
| Scholarship Name | Application Period |
| MukhyamantriYuvaSwavalamban Yojana | June to August |
| Scholarships to Disabled Students | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT) | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), | June to August |
| Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC) | June to August |
| Food Bill Assistance to SC Students | June to August |
| Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC) | June to August |
| Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College | June to August |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority) | June to August |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC) | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT) | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC) | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority) | June to August |
| Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC) | June to August |
| Higher Education Scheme | June to August |
| Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies | June to August |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students | August to October |
| Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship | June to August |
| Fellowship Scheme | June to August |
| Research Scholarship | June to August |
| Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses | June to August |
| Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges | June to August |
| War Concession Scheme | June to August |
| EBC Fees Exemption Scheme | June to August |
| Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical Engineering, Diploma Courses) | June to August |
| Post Matric Scholarship of Government of India for the OBC Students | August to October |
| Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & PhD (SC) Students | June to August |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students | August to October |
| Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC) | June to August |
| Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels | June to August |
| Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC) | June to August |
| Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses | June to August |
| Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students | June to August |
Documents Required To Register in the Digital Gujrat Scholarship Portal
- Educational Marksheets
- Fee receipt issued by the institute
- Hostel Certification (if necessary)
- Caste Certificate
- Letter Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate
Procedure For Applying For The Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024
STEP 1- Registration
- Open the Official website of Digital Gujarat
- From the home page click the “Register” option available in the top right corner. As shown in the screen below.
- A registration form will appear on the computer screen
- Enter mobile number, email ID and password
- Now Enter the captcha code and click the save option
- Enter the OTP you received via email or SMS
- Click the “Confirm” option
STEP 2- Login & Profile Update
- Click the “Login” option (if already registered) and log in with your ID and password
- You can login using either your mobile number or email ID.
- Upload your image and enter the asked information in the form (or edit the details if required for the already registered applicant)
STEP 3- Digital Gujarat Scholarship Form Submit
- Now go to the “student corner” option
- Select “scholarship” from there
- A list of scholarships appears
- Select the scheme you want to apply for
- Select your language and read the instructions
- Click the “Continue to service” option
- Now enter the rest of asked information
- Upload the necessary supporting documents
- Review the application form
- Click the Submit option.
Digital Gujarat Helpline Number
We have provided all the relevant information regarding the Digital Gujarat Scholarship. If you still facing any issues or have any queries, then you can contact below official helpline numbers.
- Helpdesk number: 18002335500
Also Read: How to Register in the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
FAQs – Digital Gujarat Scholarship
1. What is the Digital Gujarat Scholarship?
Digital Gujarat scholarship is a broad term that comprises all the scholarships offered by different departments of the Government of Gujarat. For more details please read this post.
2. How can I get Digital Scholarship in Gujarat?
There are different eligibility criteria for each scheme listed in the Digital Gujrat Scholarship Portal. You need to register in the portal to see the eligibility criteria of each scholarship scheme. You can also refer to this post to learn the procedure.
3. How can I check my application status in Digital Gujarat?
You need to visit the Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal. Log in to the user dashboard, go to Student Corner then click on the ‘Scholarship’ button to check the status of your scholarship application.
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