Special Scholarship to SC Students in Selected Schools
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
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Overview
The scheme provides financial assistance to SC students studying in famous private selected schools i.e. 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/- p.a.
Details
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
• Under this scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 per year or the actual amount of their annual fees, whichever is lower.
• This assistance will cover admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, food bills, books, uniforms, and other related expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.
2. The student should be studying in the selected/designated school.
3. The family income of the student should not be more than 10 times of the income determined for the poverty line. (For Rural Area: ₹6,00,000/- & for Urban Area: ₹6,00,000/).
4. Students entering Class 8th or 11th will be eligible for assistance only once every year.
5. Assistance is also available for Class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, and Sainik School, Kherwa.
6. **Note:** The Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are 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. are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Required Documents
• 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What schools are covered under this scheme?
A: 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.
Q: What is the maximum financial assistance provided annually?
A: Eligible students can receive financial assistance of up to [?]50,000/- per year or the actual amount of their annual fees, whichever is lower.
Q: What expenses does the financial assistance cover?
A: The assistance covers various expenses including admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, food bills, books, uniforms, and other related expenses.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: Eligible students should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat and be studying in the designated schools.
Q: Is there an income limit for eligibility?
A: 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.
Q: How often can students entering Class 8th or 11th receive assistance?
A: Students entering Class 8th or 11th are eligible for assistance only once every year.
Q: Are there any other classes eligible for assistance under this scheme?
A: Assistance is also available for Class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, and Sainik School, Kherwa.
Q: How can eligible students apply for this scholarship?
A: Eligible students may visit the nearest Office of the concerned District Deputy Director or Director, Scheduled Castes Welfare Office, Gandhinagar, to avail the benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.
The student should be studying in the selected/designated school.
The family income of the student should not be more than 10 times of the income determined for the poverty line. (For Rural Area: ₹6,00,000/- & for Urban Area: ₹6,00,000/).
Students entering Class 8th or 11th will be eligible for assistance only once every year.
Assistance is also available for Class 6 at Balachadi School, Jamnagar, and Sainik School, Kherwa.
**Note:** The Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are 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. are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Benefits
Under this scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 per year or the actual amount of their annual fees, whichever is lower.
This assistance will cover admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, food bills, books, uniforms, and other related expenses.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport size photo |
| 2 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 3 | Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities |
| 4 | First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque |
| 5 | Educational certificate/Marksheet |
| 6 | Identity Card (School) |
| 7 | Any other documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.