Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students (Maharaja Sayajirao Gayakvad Scholarship)

Description
The “Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste students pursuing M.Phil and Ph.D. programs at any recognized universities will receive a monthly fellowship.

Benefits
• For M.Phil: ₹2,500/Per Month (For 10 Months)
• For PhD: ₹10,000/Per Month (For 10 Months)

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
2. The student should be enrolled in either an M.Phil or Ph.D. program.
3. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6,00,000/-.
4. This assistance is paid on the condition that the student submits a thesis.

Required Documents
• 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 Authorities
• First Page Of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• 10th Standard Marksheet
• School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
• Marriage Certificate (If Any)
• Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
• Break Affidavit(If Break Gap is more than One Year)
• Thesis Typing/Printing Bill Receipt
• 12th Stanard Marksheet (If Any)
• Graduate Marksheet (If Any)
• Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
• LWP Certificate (For Students Who take Leave Without Pay for Entire Duration of Course)
• Identity Card (College/School)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to provide financial support to Scheduled Caste students pursuing M.Phil and Ph.D. programs at recognized universities.

Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A: For M.Phil students, the scholarship rate is [?]2,500/- per month for 10 months. For Ph.D. students, it is [?]10,000/- per month for 10 months.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the fellowship?
A: Eligible applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat and be enrolled in either an M.Phil or Ph.D. program.

Q: Is there any restriction on family income for eligibility?
A: Yes, the annual family income of the student should be up to [?]6,00,000/-.

Q: What condition must be met to receive assistance under this scheme?
A: The assistance is provided on the condition that the student submits a thesis.

Q: Where can I apply for this fellowship?
A: Applicants can apply through the Digital Gujarat Portal at https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/.

Q: How is the scholarship disbursed to the students?
A: The scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the bank account of the eligible students.