Higher Education Scholarship Scheme
This Gujarat Education Department scheme gives annual scholarships to students in Class 11, Class 12, or college (at government or grant-in-aid institutions) whose family income is up to ₹2,50,000. Science stream college students receive ₹2,000 per year; school and Arts/Commerce stream students receive ₹1,000 per year. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat Education Department scheme gives annual scholarships to students in Class 11, Class 12, or college (at government or grant-in-aid institutions) whose family income is up to ₹2,50,000. Science stream college students receive ₹2,000 per year; school and Arts/Commerce stream students receive ₹1,000 per year. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The “Higher Education Scholarship Scheme” was launched by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme objective is that students studying in various courses at Government and Grant-In-Aid Schools and Colleges are eligible for this scheme. It begins with students studying in class 11th and extends across different Graduate-level study sequences.
Benefits
- ₹1,000/year for school students (Class 11 or 12)
- ₹1,000/year for college students in Arts or Commerce stream
- ₹2,000/year for college students in Science stream
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Gujarat resident
- Must be studying in Class 11/12 or at college in a government or grant-in-aid institution
- Must have passed Class 10 (for school-level scholarship) or Class 12 (for college-level scholarship)
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000
- College students must be in Arts, Commerce, or Science stream, admitted on merit
How to Apply
Step 1: The applicant may visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page.
Step 3: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on ‘Save’.
Step 4: After successful registration, the applicant can login through his/her Username (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password.
Step 5: Now, click on ‘My Profile’ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information.
Step 6: After filling in profile details, click on ‘Update Profile’. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP).
Step 7: Now under services, select ‘Scholarship Services’ and then click on ‘SC Scheme’.
Step 8:**** Select the Financial Year for which you want to apply for and then click on ‘Change Financial Year’.
Step 9: 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
- Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory.
- Application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed.
- Only one application per applicant will be acceptable for a scholarship. If any student submits more than one application either from a single institute or from multiple institutions his/her all applications will be rejected by the competent authority and no request from any side will be entertained.
- In case of any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities.
- All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given.
- The student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully.
- The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject the student application.
- Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students studying inside the state. Only outside students have to fill out their form online and submit his/her application form to their native district officer.
User Manual- English
User Manual- Gujarati
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students of standard 11 and 12, and college students studying in government and grant-in-aid institutions.
How much financial assistance is given?
₹1,000 per annum for school (standard 11 and 12), ₹1,000 for Arts/Commerce college students, and ₹2,000 for Science college students.
Is there any income limit?
Yes, the family’s annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Can private/self-financed college students apply?
No, the scheme is applicable only to government and grant-in-aid institutions.
Is the application process offline?
It is completely online through the Digital Gujarat portal.
Do I need to pay for the application form?
No, the application is free of cost.
Is this scheme applicable across Gujarat?
Yes, it is applicable across the state.
What documents are required?
Aadhaar card, income certificate, mark sheets, caste certificate, bank passbook, and photographs.
What is the mode of selection?
Selection is based on merit and verification of documents.
Which department implements the scheme?
The Education Department, Government of Gujarat, through the Digital Gujarat portal.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate
- Passport-size Photo
- Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Income Certificate
- Self-attested copies of marksheets of 10th/12th Standard