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State Government Scheme

Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools

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 ₹50,000/- p.a.

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Gujarat
Category
Education & Learning
How to Apply
Offline

About the Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools Scheme

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 ₹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.

Benefits

  1. Under this scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 per year or the actual amount of their annual fees, whichever is lower.
  2. This assistance will cover admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, food bills, books, uniforms, and other related expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.
  2. The student should be studying in the selected/designated school.
  3. The family income of the student should not be more than 10 times of the income determined for the poverty line. (For Rural Area: ₹6,00,000/- & for Urban Area: ₹6,00,000/).
  4. Students entering Class 8th or 11th will be eligible for assistance only once every year.
  5. 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.

How to Apply for Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools

Application mode: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools scheme?

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 l…

Who is eligible for Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools?

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: ₹6,00,000/- & for Urban A…

What benefits does Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools provide?

Under this scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance of up to ₹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.

How can I apply for Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools?

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.

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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