Swami Vivekanand Scholarship for Technical Diploma in Professional Courses
₹400/month stipend for ST students in ITI or professional courses · 12 months · Gujarat
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).
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
💡 Why Startups Should Care
If you run an ITI or technical training centre serving ST students in Gujarat, this scheme offsets student costs by ₹4,800 per year — a useful talking point when marketing to tribal communities.
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
- Visit digitalgujarat.gov.in and click 'Register' — enter your mobile, email, and password
- Log in and complete your profile under 'My Profile'
- Under services, select 'Scholarship Services' then 'SC Scheme'
- Choose the relevant financial year and select this scheme
- Fill in the application form and upload all required documents
- Click 'Save as Draft', agree to terms, and submit via 'Confirm & Final Submit'
- Note: students studying outside the state apply online and submit to their native district officer
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.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate (Scheduled Tribe)
- Income certificate (family ≤ ₹1.2 lakh rural / ₹1.5 lakh urban)
- Marksheet