Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument
This Gujarat scheme provides a one-time grant to Scheduled Caste students in their first year of Medical, Engineering, or Diploma programs to help purchase study instruments and equipment. Grants range from ₹3,000 for Diploma students to ₹10,000 for Medical students. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in).
About This Scheme
This Gujarat scheme provides a one-time grant to Scheduled Caste students in their first year of Medical, Engineering, or Diploma programs to help purchase study instruments and equipment. Grants range from ₹3,000 for Diploma students to ₹10,000 for Medical students. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in).
Full official description
The “Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste students who are studying Medical, Engineering, and Diploma Courses for purchasing educational equipment/instruments, etc.
Benefits
- Medical students: ₹10,000 one-time grant
- Engineering students: ₹8,000 one-time grant
- Diploma students: ₹3,000 one-time grant
- Paid only in the first year of the course
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Scheduled Caste student from Gujarat
- Must be enrolled in a Medical, Engineering, or Diploma course
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000
- Assistance is available in the first year of the course only; only one application per student is accepted
How to Apply
Step 01: The applicant may visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page. Step 03: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on ‘Save’. Step 04: After successful registration, the applicant can login through his/her User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password. Step 05: Now, click on ‘My Profile’ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information. Step 06: After filling profile details, click on ‘Update Profile’. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP). Step 07: Now under services, select the ‘Scholarship Services’ and then click on ‘SC Scheme’. Step 08: Select the Financial Year in which you want to apply for and then click on ‘Change Financial Year’. Step 09: Select the scheme, read the interaction carefully and then click on ‘Continue to Service’. Step 10: Fill in the application form completely and upload all the relevant documents. Step 11: Now, click on ‘Save as Draft’ and agree with the terms & conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on ‘Confirm & Final Submit’.
Instructions:
Note 01: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory. Note 02: The application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed. Note 03: Only one application per applicant will be acceptable for Instrumental Assistance. If any student submits more than one application either from a single institute or from multiple institutions his/her applications will be rejected by the competent authority and no request from any side will be entertained. Note 04: In case of any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities. Note 05: All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given. Note 06: The student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully. Note 07: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject student applications. Note 08: Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students studying inside the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Scheduled Caste students studying Medical, Engineering, and Diploma courses receive financial assistance for purchasing educational equipment.
What are the scholarship rates per student?
Medical students receive [?]10,000/-, Engineering students receive [?]8000/-, and Diploma students receive [?]3000/-.
Are there any conditions regarding the distribution of financial assistance?
Yes, the assistance is given only in the first year of the course.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste community of Gujarat are eligible.
What courses are covered under this scheme?
Medical, Engineering, Degree, and Diploma courses are covered.
What is the maximum annual family income limit for eligibility?
The student's annual family income should not exceed [?]6,00,000/-.
How can one apply for the benefits of this scheme?
Applicants can apply through the Digital Gujarat Portal at https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport size photo
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
- Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form No. 16 required for Govt. Employee)
- 10th Standard Marksheet
- Break Affidavit (If Break Gap is more than One Year)
- School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
- First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Marriage Certificate (If Any)
- Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
- 12th Standard Marksheet (If Any)
- Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
- Graduate Marksheet (If Any)
- Identity Card (College/School)
- Any other documents as required