Gujarat State Education & Learning

Swami Vivekanand Scholarship for Technical Diploma in Professional Courses

Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Gujarat enrolled in government or recognized private ITIs can receive a monthly stipend of ₹400 for 12 months to support their technical training expenses. This scholarship from the Tribal Development Department helps ST students complete vocational and professional courses without financial stress. Apply online at the Digital Gujarat portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in).

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About This Scheme

Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Gujarat enrolled in government or recognized private ITIs can receive a monthly stipend of ₹400 for 12 months to support their technical training expenses. This scholarship from the Tribal Development Department helps ST students complete vocational and professional courses without financial stress. Apply online at the Digital Gujarat portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in).

Full official description

The "Swami Vivekanand Scholarship for Technical Diploma in Professional Courses" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to promote educational development among scheduled tribe (ST) students by supporting them in technical and professional training. Under this scheme, stipends are provided to the students undergoing training in state government or government-recognized Private industrial training institutes (ITIs) and centers, enabling them to meet academic and living expenses.

Benefits

  • Monthly stipend of ₹400 for 12 months (total up to ₹4,800)
  • Covers one full year of ITI or professional course training

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

  • Must be a resident of Gujarat
  • Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
  • Must be enrolled in a state government ITI, a government-recognized private ITI, or a one-year recognized professional course
  • Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,20,000 in rural areas
  • Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,50,000 in urban areas

How to Apply

Online

Application Process:

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 User Name (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:

Note 1: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory. Note 2: Application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed. Note 3: 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. Note 4: In case of any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities. Note 5: All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given. Note 6: The student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully. Note 7: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject the student application. Note 8: 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 is eligible for this scholarship?

ST students studying in recognized ITIs or professional courses with income within prescribed limits.

What is the stipend amount?

₹400 per month for 12 months (₹4,800 annually).

What is the income limit for eligibility?

₹1,20,000 for rural families and ₹1,50,000 for urban families.

Can students of private ITIs apply?

Yes, if the ITI is Government-recognized.

Can I apply offline?

No, the application process is online.

Is there any application fee to apply?

No, there is no application fee. 

How can a student apply for the scheme?

The student must apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal.

What documents are required to apply?

Aadhaar card, bank passbook/cancelled cheque, caste certificate, income certificate, marksheet, etc.

Can students from other states apply?

No, only ST students domiciled in Gujarat are eligible.

Whom can I contact for help?

The Tribal Development Department or helplines are available on the Digital Gujarat Portal.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Marksheet

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StipendStudentScheduled TribeTechnical DiplomaCourses
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