Fellowship Scholarship Scheme

Description
The "Fellowship Scholarship Scheme" by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who secure 70% or more marks in Class 10th and are pursuing higher secondary or higher education. The primary objective is to encourage education among the Scheduled Caste SC , Scheduled Tribe ST , Physically Backward Classes, and other eligible categories by providing monetary support based on their merit in Class 11th and subsequent studies.

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Benefits
• **Annual Scholarship:** Financial assistance is provided every year to eligible students.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must have secured at least 70% marks in Class 10th.
2. - The applicant must be pursuing higher secondary school (Class 11th onwards), college, or higher education.
3. - The applicant’s personal/ family annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
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Required Documents
• Aadhar Card.
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/Physically Backward Class applicants).
• Std. 10 Mark Sheet (Self-Attested Copy).
• Std. 12 Mark Sheet (if applicable).
• Student Aadhar Card.
• Copy of Graduation Level Mark Sheet (if pursuing graduation).
• School Leaving Certificate.
• Passport Size Photograph.
• Bank Account Details/Passbook Copy.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Fellowship Scholarship Scheme"?
A: The &quot;Fellowship Scholarship Scheme&quot; is a financial aid program launched by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, to provide annual monetary assistance to students who secure 70% or more in Class 10 and continue their higher education.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: A student who has scored at least 70% marks in Class 10th, belongs to SC, ST, Physically Backward Class, or other eligible categories, and is pursuing higher secondary, college, or higher education can apply for the scheme.
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Q: Is there any income limit for applying?
A: Yes, the applicant’s personal annual income and family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- to be eligible for the scheme.
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Q: What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides scholarships to eligible students based on their merit in Class 11th and subsequent studies.
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Q: How often is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The scholarship amount is disbursed annually after verification of the student’s application and academic performance.
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Q: Are students from all categories eligible?
A: Yes, students from SC, ST, Physically Backward Classes, and other eligible categories can apply for this scheme.
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Q: Is there any minimum marks requirement?
A: Yes, the student must have secured at least 70% marks in Class 10 to qualify for the scholarship.
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Q: How can a student apply for this scheme?
A: Students can apply through the [Digital Gujarat](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/) portal.
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Q: Which documents are mandatory for applying?
A: Documents such as Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Class 10 Mark Sheet, School Leaving Certificate, and a Passport Size Photograph etc are mandatory for applying.
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Q: What is the geographical coverage of this scheme?
A: The scheme is applicable across the state of Gujarat and covers all eligible students within the state.
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