Digital Gujarat Scholarship 2024-25 | Application, Registration andEligibility

10/29/2023

The Digital Gujarat Scholarship is a visionary program launched by the Government of Gujarat to support students across various levels of education. It utilizes digital technology to streamline the scholarship application process, ensure transparency, and make educational opportunities accessible to a wide range of students.

In this article, we will explore the Digital Gujarat Scholarship, its objectives, eligibility criteria, application process, Login, Online Application, Scholarship List, Step-Wise Guide and the life-changing impact it has had on students’ lives in Gujarat.

Objectives of the Digital Gujarat Scholarship

The primary objectives of the Digital Gujarat Scholarship program are as follows:

Promoting Education Access: The program aims to ensure that every deserving student in Gujarat has access to quality education, regardless of their financial background.
Financial Assistance: By providing financial support, the scholarship helps students cover various educational expenses, including tuition fees, books, and living costs.
Recognition of Merit: It recognizes and rewards academic excellence, encouraging students to perform to the best of their abilities.
Social Inclusivity: The Digital Gujarat Scholarship is structured to address the unique needs of various social and economic groups, ensuring that no eligible student is left behind.

List/Types of Digital Gujarat Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Period*
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat	Education Department, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat 2018	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Food Bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat	Government of Gujarat	June to August
Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Post Metric Scholarship for SC Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	August to October
Post Metric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	August to October
Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Research Scholarship, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
War Concession Scheme, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat	June to August
Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Post Metric Scholarship for OBC students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	August to October
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & PhD (SC) Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August
Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat	Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat	June to August

Digital Gujarat Scholarship – Key Eligibility

Which are the scholarships that candidates can apply for? What are the key eligibility conditions that they need to fulfil to be eligible for any of the Gujarat scholarships?

The one key eligibility criteria applicable for all Gujarat scholarships is that one should be a permanent resident of Gujarat state. Besides being a domicile of Gujarat state, candidates also need to fulfil some other criteria that may vary from scholarship to scholarship. The table given below contains detailed information about the eligibility criteria for all the scholarships.

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Detailed eligibility criteria for Digital Gujarat Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat	The students obtaining 80 percentile in Class 10^th/ 12^th and getting admission in the first year of diploma/degree course respectively can apply. The students obtaining 65 per cent in diploma and getting admission in the first/second year of a degree course can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 6,00,000.
Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat	The students having a disability percentage of more than 40% can apply. The scholarship is applicable for studies from Classes 1 to 12. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 50,000. The candidate must have scored at least 40% marks in the previous examination passed. Having regular satisfactory attendance in the previous session is mandatory.
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat	The applicant must be a girl student and studying in Class 11 to PhD level. The scholarship is applicable to NTDNT category girl students.
Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat	The students belonging to the NTDNT category and studying in Class 11 to PhD level can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas) and INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas).
Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat	The applicant must be a boy student and studying in Class 11^th to PhD level. The scholarship is applicable to SEBC category girl students.
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat	The applicant must be a girl student and studying in Class 11 to PhD level. The scholarship is applicable to SEBC category girl students.
Food Bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat	The SC category students pursuing a medical or engineering programme can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000.
Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat	The SEBC students who pursuing a Medical and Engineering programme in a college-affiliated hostel can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000 from all sources.
Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat	The students belonging to the NTDNT category who are studying in a self-financed college can apply. The annual family income should be less than INR 2,00,000.
Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat	The scholarship is applicable to minority community students who are studying in Classes 11 and 12. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,50,000.
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat	The students belonging to the SEBC category and pursuing a PhD or M.Phil. course can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 45,760 from all sources.
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat	The students belonging to the NTDNT category and pursuing a professional or technical course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas) and INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas).
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat	The students belonging to the EBC category and pursuing a professional or technical course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas) and INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas).
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat	Minority community students pursuing a professional or technical course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 1,20,000 (for rural areas) and INR 1,50,000 (for urban areas).
Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat	The SEBC candidates studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma courses can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,50,000.
Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat	The students of Class 11, 12, or college pursuing a course in Engineering, Medical, Arts, Ayurveda, Commerce, Science, Law, Post-graduation, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, etc. can apply. The annual family income should be less than INR 2,50,000.
Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies, Gujarat	The students belonging to the SC category and pursuing a professional or ITI course can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 47,000 (for rural areas) and INR 68,000 (for urban areas).
Post Metric Scholarship for SC Students, Gujarat	SC category students can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,50,000. They must be studying for graduation to postgraduation level. The students pursuing their studies through correspondence or distance learning can also apply. The student should not be a repeater in the same Class more than once.
Post Metric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat	The students belonging to the ST category and studying in Class 11 to postgraduation can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000. The students pursuing their studies through correspondence or distance learning can also apply. The student should not be a repeater in the same Class more than once.
Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat	The students belonging to SC/ST/SEBC and other categories who are studying in Class 11 to the postgraduate level can apply. The minimum percentage of marks scored in Class 10 is 70%. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000.
Research Scholarship, Gujarat	Postgraduate students who are willing to pursue a PhD research programme in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Zoology and Microbiology can apply. The age of the applicant should not be more than 25 years. The student should have passed BSc and MSc programmes with second-class grades in relevant subjects.
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat	Students pursuing ITI (Technical, Diploma, Industrial and Professional) courses can apply.
Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat	Students studying in the field of arts, science and commerce at government college can apply.
War Concession Scheme, Gujarat	Wards of war-martyred jawans who are studying in government or grant-in-aid institutions can apply for this scheme.
EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat	The students who are currently studying at the graduate level can apply. Full scholarships will be given to students who have obtained more than 60% marks in Class 12 while half scholarship will be given to students who have obtained less than 60% marks in Class 12. The annual family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000. For renewal, the student should secure a minimum of 50% marks at the graduate level.
Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat	The students of the SC community who are pursuing an Engineering, Medical or Diploma course can apply. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 44,500 from all sources.
Post Metric Scholarship for OBC students, Gujarat	The students of the OBC category studying in Class 11 to postgraduation can apply. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 1,00,000 from all sources.
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & PhD (SC) Students, Gujarat	The SC category students pursuing M.Phil. or PhD programme are eligible for this scholarship. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2,00,000 from all sources.
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Girl Students, Gujarat	The scheme is applicable for ST girl students who are pursuing a regular course from a recognised university/institute. The annual family income should not be more than INR 2,50,000.
Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr. Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat	The students belonging to the SEBC category and studying at Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University can apply.
Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels, Gujarat	This scheme is applicable to ST community students who are pursuing a regular course in a recognized college. The applicants should have an annual family income of less than INR 2,50,000.
Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat	Students belonging to the SEBC category and studying in Class 11 or 12 can apply.
Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat	Students belonging to the ST community and studying in the first year of Engineering, Medical or Diploma courses can apply. The annual family income should not be more than INR 2,50,000. The scholarship is applicable only for full-time courses from a Government recognized college.
Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat	The students of Classes 1 to 10 are eligible to apply. He/she should belong to Valmiki, Hadi, Nadiya, Turi, Senva, Vankar Sadhu, Garo-Garoda, Dalit-Bava, Tirgar/Tirbanda, Turi-Barot, Matang and Thori communities. He/she should have at least 70% attendance in the school.

Application Process

The application process for Digital Gujarat Scholarships typically involves the following steps:

Online Registration: Applicants need to create an account on the official Digital Gujarat portal, providing personal and academic details.
Document Submission: During the application process, relevant documents such as income certificates, academic transcripts, and identification are uploaded.
Verification: After submission, the applications are verified by the concerned authorities to ensure accuracy and eligibility.
Scholarship Disbursement: Once selected, scholarships are disbursed directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, covering tuition fees and other expenses.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship – Step-by-Step Application Guide

When it comes to applying for these scholarships, the one question that comes up is – What is the application process to be followed to apply for Gujarat scholarships?

While one can apply for scholarships like the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana through its respective online portal, the application for Scholarships to Disabled Students can be made offline through the office of the District Social Security Officer. Besides this, the application for all other remaining scholarships can be made online through the Digital Gujarat portal.

Here is a detailed step-by-step description of the online application procedure for Digital Gujarat portal scholarships –

Step 1: Registering with Digital Gujarat Portal

Visit the official website of Digital Gujarat.
Click on the “Login” button.
New users can click on “Click for New Registration (Citizen)” while existing users can log in using their email ID, Aadhaar number, or mobile number.
New users will have to enter their details and save the information.
Once they save the information, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Then, they can enter the OTP to complete the registration.

Step 2: Update the profile

Once they fill out the OTP, they will be directed to the profile update page.
There, they have to enter all the mandatory information.
Then, they can upload their photograph and click on ‘Update’.

Step 3: Applying for the scholarship

Login to the registered account and access the dashboard.
Select “Scholarship” in the filter service section.
A detailed list of all the scholarships will come up.
Select the scholarship that one wants to apply for.
Choose the application language.
Go through all the instructions carefully.
Click on “Continue to Service”.
Fill in the application form.
Upload all supporting documents.
Finally, submit the application form.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship – Rewards

What are the benefits that these Gujarat scholarships render to the students? What kind of financial reward does a student get with these scholarships?

Get answers to all the questions about scholarship rewards in this segment. The table given below contains a detailed description of the financial aid that these scholarships are offering to students. Since all these scholarships are being offered by the Government of Gujarat, the amount of the scholarship will be directly credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.

Award details of Digital Gujarat scholarships

Scholarship Name	Award Details
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Gujarat	Tuition fees of up to INR 2,00,000 Hostel food assistance of INR 12,000 Book equipment assistance of up to INR 10,000
Scholarships to the Disabled Students, Gujarat	INR 1,000 per annum to students of Classes 1 to 7 INR 1,500 or INR 5,000 per annum to students of Classes 8 to 12
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (NTDNT), Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month
Post SSC Scholarships for Boys (NTDNT) Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month
Post SSC Scholarship for Boys (SEBC), Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month
Post SSC Scholarship for Girls (SEBC), Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 280 per month
Food Bill Assistance to SC Students, Gujarat	INR 1,000 per month for 10 months
Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering Students (SEBC), Gujarat	INR 1,200 per month as meal bill relief
Educational Assistance for NTDNT Students Studying in Self-Financed College, Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 50,000 against examination fee, registration fee and other expenses
Higher Secondary Scholarship (Minority), Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 1,140 per annum
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat	INR 25,000 for M.Phil. students INR 30,000 for PhD students
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (NTDNT), Gujarat	For the one-year professional study – INR 125 per month For government ITI – INR 400 per month
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (EBC), Gujarat	For the one-year professional study – INR 125 per month For government ITI – INR 400 per month
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for Technical and Professional Courses (Minority), Gujarat	For the one-year professional study – INR 125 per month For government ITI – INR 400 per month
Instrumental Assistance for Medical, Engineering, Diploma Students (SEBC), Gujarat	Medical students will receive INR 10,000 Engineering students will receive INR 5,000 Diploma students will receive INR 3,000
Higher Education Scheme, Gujarat	Financial grants ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 6,000 per annum
Scholarships to SC Students for ITI/Professional Studies, Gujarat	INR 400 per month
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Girl Students, Gujarat	Variable financial assistance
Post Metric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat	Variable financial assistance
Fellowship Scheme, Gujarat	INR 2,000 per month at the secondary level INR 3,000 per month at the graduation level INR 5,000 per month at the postgraduation level
Research Scholarship, Gujarat	Variable financial assistance
Swami Vivekanand Stipend Scheme for ITI Courses, Gujarat	Suitable financial assistance
Scholarship for the Students of Government Colleges, Gujarat	The first position holder will receive INR 3,000 The second position holder will receive INR 2,000 The third position holder will receive INR 1,000
War Concession Scheme, Gujarat	Free studentship, fee concession and other educational facilities
EBC Fees Exemption Scheme, Gujarat	Full or half fee exemption
Instrumental Help to SC Students (Medical, Engineering, Diploma Courses), Gujarat	One-time financial assistance of INR 3,000 against purchased equipment
Post Metric Scholarship for OBC students, Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 750 per month
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. & Ph.D. (SC) Students, Gujarat	INR 2500 per month for M.Phil. programme and INR 3000 per month for PhD programme
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Gujarat	Suitable financial assistance
Scholarship for Students Studying at Dr Ambedkar or Indira Gandhi Open University (SEBC), Gujarat	Suitable financial assistance
Food Bill Assistance in College Attached Hostels, Gujarat	Food bill assistance
Higher Secondary Scholarship (SEBC), Gujarat	Financial assistance of up to INR 1140
Instrumental Assistance for First-year Students of Medical/Engineering/Diploma Courses, Gujarat	Reimbursement against purchased instrument for the first year
Special Scholarship for Boys and Girls Students, Gujarat	INR 650

Digital Gujarat Scholarship – FAQs

What is Digital Gujarat Scholarship?

Digital Gujarat scholarship is a broad term that comprises all the scholarships offered by different departments of the Government of Gujarat. These scholarships include scholarships offered by Tribal Development Department, Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Directorate of Developing Caste Welfare, Department of Higher Education, Department of Social Defence, and Department of Labour and Employment.

Is there any scholarship for Class 12 passed students?

Yes, there are scholarships available for Class 12 passed students on Digital Gujarat Portal. The students have to register themselves on the portal and create their profiles. Once the profile is completed, the candidates can search for the scholarships that they are eligible for and apply within the stipulated time duration.

Who can apply for scholarships on Digital Gujarat portal?

The students who are domicile of Gujarat state can apply for the scholarships available on the Digital Gujarat portal provided they fulfil the eligibility conditions of respective scholarships.

Which citizen services are offered through the Digital Gujarat portal?

Digital Gujarat portal is the dedicated online portal of the Government of Gujarat that offers a number of online services to its citizens. If one is a registered user on the portal, one can get access to around 190 online services that include digital locker, e-payment services, online requests for documents, document verification, and scholarships.

What is the last date to apply for Digital Gujarat scholarship?

For the academic year 2023-24, the last date to submit online applications for the pre-matric scholarships are not yet notified as the process began on 20 June 2023. The last date will be notified soon on Buddy4Study and on the official website.

How can a student login at Digital Gujarat portal?

The candidates who have already registered on the portal need to login to complete the application process. To do so, they have to visit the official website of Digital Gujarat and click on the ‘Login’ button available on the top. The candidates can log in using two different methods, i.e., log in using an email ID and log in using a mobile number. Once the login is successful, the candidates can avail of more than 70 services online, despite the scholarship application.

How can a student get a scholarship on Digital Gujarat portal?

To avail of benefits under any scholarship available on the Digital Gujarat portal, the students need to register on the portal. Once the students get registered, the application for scholarships can be made online (if the scholarship applications are open). The students need to fill in all the required details in the application form and upload all relevant documents. Thereafter, submit the completed application form for further processing. The institutions will scrutinize the applications received and forward them to respective Department District Officers.

How can a student check his/her scholarship status on Digital Gujarat portal?

The students can check the status of their scholarship application online by logging in to the user dashboard either by using their email ID or mobile number.

Digital Gujarat Scholarship – Contact Details

In case the candidates come across any doubt related to scholarship information, the application process, or document uploading, they can contact the Digital Gujarat Portal on its helpdesk number 18002335500.