Vandaniy Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship
The Vandaniy Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship was started to support the most backward castes among scheduled castes. The scheme benefits pre-matric students i.e. from standard 1 to 10.
This scholarship scheme is introduced to financially support students of backward castes to continue their studies without worries. This article discusses eligibility criteria, document requirements, application procedure, payment mode, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria are mandatory to fulfill for the Vandaniy Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship:
- Students belong to most backward castes among the scheduled castes
- There is no income limit
The following castes of Gujarat state are declared as the most backward castes:
- Valmiki
- Hadi
- Nadia
- Senva
- Turi
- Garo
- Harija-Bava
- Vanker-Sadhu
Scholarship Amount | Vandaniy Sant Shri Vasiyadada
The standard-wise scholarship amount on a yearly basis is listed below:
| standard | Gender | Amount |
| 1 to 8 | Male/Female | ₹ 1000 |
| 9 to 10 | Male/Female | ₹ 1500 |
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Document Requirements
The following documents are required with the scholarship application:
- Passport size photo
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate from the competent authority (Form No. 16 is required for Govt. employees)
- Cancelled cheque leaf /First page of Bank Passbook
- Freeship Card No.
- marksheets
- School leaving certificate (If any)
- Residence proof
- Fee receipt (If any)
- Hostel certificate (If any)
- Break Affidavit (If any)
- Disability certificate (If any)
- Leave without pay certificate (For employee student only) (If applicable)
- Death certificate of father (If applicable)
- Other marksheet (If any)
- Identity card (College/School)
Application Process
The application will be received by the principal of the school/college. The proposals of all applicants will later be submitted online at the Digital Gujarat Portal for the Vandaniy Sat Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship.
Mode of Payment
The scholarship amount will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account through DBT.
Implementing Office
The Vandaniy Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarships are managed by The District Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare office.
References
Circular No. 1 | AJK/102021/517279/NB8/G | Dated 08-04-2022
