Scholarship/Stipend to SC Students for ITI/Professional Courses (Swami Vivekanand Scholarship)
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat enrolled in professional courses at government or private ITIs receive ₹400 per month as a stipend under this Swami Vivekanand Scholarship. The Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare runs this to support vocational training and skill development among SC students. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat enrolled in professional courses at government or private ITIs receive ₹400 per month as a stipend under this Swami Vivekanand Scholarship. The Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare runs this to support vocational training and skill development among SC students. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The “Scholarship/Stipend to SC Students for ITI/Professional Courses” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, a monthly stipend/scholarship will be given to Scheduled Caste Category students who are studying professional courses in Government or Private Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
Benefits
- ₹400 per month stipend throughout the duration of the ITI or professional course
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste community of Gujarat
- Must be enrolled in a professional course at a government or private Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (for both rural and urban areas)
How to Apply
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:
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 in profile details, click on ‘Update Profile’. Profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP). Step 07: Now under services, select ‘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 the ITI Scholarship/Stipend. 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. 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 the student application. Note 08: Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students studying inside the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers this scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat.
What is the primary benefit offered under this scheme?
Eligible students receive a monthly stipend of [?]400/-.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Eligibility criteria include belonging to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat and being enrolled in a professional course in a Government or Private Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
What are the income criteria for eligibility?
The annual family income of the student should be up to [?]6,00,000/- (For Rural & Urban Areas).
How can I apply for the benefits of this scheme?
Applicants can apply through the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/
Can students pursuing courses in private institutions avail of this scholarship?
Yes, students studying in both Government and Private ITIs are eligible for this scheme.
How is the stipend amount disbursed to eligible students?
Stipend amounts are often disbursed directly to the bank accounts of eligible students.
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
- Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form No. 16 required for Govt. Employee)
- Caste Certificate from the Competent Authority
- First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
- Break Affidavit(If Break Gap is More than One Year)
- Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
- Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
- Identity Card (College/School)
- Any other documents as required