HESS
Higher Education scholarship scheme
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Education Department
Department: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Nodal department: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Students, College Students, Higher Secondary School Students
Tags: Scholarship, Education, Financial Assistance, Students, Higher Education, Merit-based, Gujarat, Government Scheme
Details
The Higher Education scholarship scheme provides financial assistance to students studying in various courses at government and granted schools and colleges. It is aimed at students in standard 11 and 12, as well as those pursuing graduate-level studies. The scheme is designed to support students based on merit and income criteria.
Benefits
- - Grants in Aid awarded based on merit
- Financial assistance for school students: ₹1000- Financial assistance for college students: ₹1000for Arts, ₹1000for Commerce, ₹2000for Science
- Income limit considered: ₹2,50,000
- Grants in Aid awarded based on merit
- Financial assistance for school students: ₹1000
- Financial assistance for college students: ₹1000 for Arts, ₹1000 for Commerce, ₹2000 for Science
- Income limit considered: ₹2,50,000
Eligibility
Students studying in standard 11 and 12, and those in higher education. Income limit for eligibility is ₹2,50,000.
Application Process
Online
Apply online at Digital Gujarat. Required documents include Aadhar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Mark sheets, Passport Size Photos, and self-attested copies of marksheets for standard 10 or 12.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status