YojnaGuru — Har Yojna Ki Sahi Jankari, Sabke Liye
Central GovernmentVerified

Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes (Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship)

This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are enrolled in Standards I to X.

Last verifiedToday
Official Source ↗
Source: myScheme.gov.in ↗Last verified: 5 Oct 2026·YojnaGuru is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government body

About This Scheme

The scheme Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are studying in Standards I to X. The Most Backward Castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.

Benefits

₹1.0K

Assistance Details:

Sl. No.Standard/ClassStudents (Boys & Girls)Scholarship Rate (Yearly)
1Standard I to VIIIBoth₹1000/-
2Standard IX to XBoth₹1500/-

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
  • •

    The student should belong to the most backward castes among the scheduled castes of Gujarat.

  • •

    The student should be studying in Standard I to X.

  • •

    There is no income limit.

  • •

    The most backward castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Passport size photo
  • ✦
    Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
  • ✦
    Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
  • ✦
    Educational certificate/Marksheet
  • ✦
    Identity Card (School)
  • ✦
    Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible students need to contact the principal of their school.
  • The Principal of concerned schools has to submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.0K

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Education & Learning

Data Sources