SSSBMBCASC(VSSVS)

Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes (Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship)

This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are enrolled in Standards I to X.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Student, Scheduled Caste, Most Backward Caste, Scholarship

Details

The scheme “Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes” is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are studying in Standards I to X. The Most Backward Castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.

Benefits

  • Assistance Details: Sl. No. Standard/Class Students (Boys & Girls) Scholarship Rate (Yearly) 1Standard I to VIIIBoth₹1000/-2Standard IX to XBoth₹1500/-

Assistance Details:
**Sl. No.Standard/ClassStudents (Boys & Girls)****Scholarship Rate (Yearly)**1Standard I to VIIIBoth₹1000/-2Standard IX to XBoth₹1500/-

Eligibility

  • The student should belong to the most backward castes among the scheduled castes of Gujarat.
  • The student should be studying in Standard I to X.
  • There is no income limit.
  • The most backward castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.

Application Process

Offline

  • To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible students need to contact the principal of their school.
  • The Principal of concerned schools has to submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who initiates this scholarship scheme in Gujarat?
The scheme is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits provided under this scholarship scheme?
1. For students in Standards I to VIII, the scholarship rate is ₹1000 per year for both girls and boys. 2. For students in Standards IX to X, the scholarship rate is ₹1500 per year for both girls and boys.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Eligible students should belong to the most backward castes among the scheduled castes of Gujarat and should be studying in Standard I to X. There is no income limit.
What are the most backward castes eligible for this scholarship in Gujarat?
The eligible castes include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu.
Is there any income limit for eligibility?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
How can eligible students avail the benefits of this scholarship?
Eligible students need to contact the principal of their school to initiate the process.

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)

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