Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools
This scheme from the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare provides financial assistance to SC students enrolled at prestigious private schools like Doon School (Dehradun), Mayo School (Ajmer), Sainik School (Balachadi), and others. Eligible students receive up to ₹50,000 per year or their actual school fees, whichever is lower, covering tuition, hostel, food, books, and uniform. Apply offline by visiting your nearest District Deputy Director or the Director of SC Welfare office in Gandhinagar.
About This Scheme
This scheme from the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare provides financial assistance to SC students enrolled at prestigious private schools like Doon School (Dehradun), Mayo School (Ajmer), Sainik School (Balachadi), and others. Eligible students receive up to ₹50,000 per year or their actual school fees, whichever is lower, covering tuition, hostel, food, books, and uniform. Apply offline by visiting your nearest District Deputy Director or the Director of SC Welfare office in Gandhinagar.
Full official description
The “Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying in famous private selected schools like Doon School, Dehradun; Sofiya School, Abu; Mayo School, Ajmer; Sainik School, Balachadi; Mahila Sainik School, Kherva; Dist. Mehsana, etc. will be paid actual fees upto limit of ₹50,000/- per annum. One-time financial assistance will be provided to 10 students admitted to Standard VIII and 10 students admitted to Standard XI in any of the above-mentioned schools.
Benefits
- Up to ₹50,000 per year or actual annual school fees, whichever is lower
- Covers admission fees, tuition, hostel charges, food bills, books, uniforms, and related expenses
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category in Gujarat
- Must be enrolled at one of the designated schools: Doon School Dehradun, Sofiya School Abu, Mayo School Ajmer, Sainik School Balachadi, Mahila Sainik School Kherva, or similar selected institutions
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (applies to both rural and urban families)
- Assistance available for new entrants at Class 6, 8, or 11 (once per eligible entry point)
- Limited to 10 students per year for Class 8 admissions and 10 for Class 11 admissions
How to Apply
- To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible students may visit the nearest Office of the concerned District Deputy Director and Director, Scheduled Castes Welfare Office, Gandhinagar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are covered under this scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students studying in prestigious private schools such as Doon School, Dehradun; Sofiya School, Abu; Mayo School, Ajmer; Sainik School, Balachadi; Mahila Sainik School, Kherva; and others.
What is the maximum financial assistance provided annually?
Eligible students can receive financial assistance of up to [?]50,000/- per year or the actual amount of their annual fees, whichever is lower.
What expenses does the financial assistance cover?
The assistance covers various expenses including admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, food bills, books, uniforms, and other related expenses.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Eligible students should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat and be studying in the designated schools.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?
The family income of the student should not exceed 10 times the income determined for the poverty line, which is [?]6,00,000 for both rural and urban areas.
How often can students entering Class 8th or 11th receive assistance?
Students entering Class 8th or 11th are eligible for assistance only once every year.
Are there any other classes eligible for assistance under this scheme?
Assistance is also available for Class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, and Sainik School, Kherwa.
How can eligible students apply for this scholarship?
Eligible students may visit the nearest Office of the concerned District Deputy Director or Director, Scheduled Castes Welfare Office, Gandhinagar, to avail the benefits.
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
- First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Educational certificate/Marksheet
- Identity Card (School)
- Any other documents as required