Gujarat Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Standard 1st to 10th
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Development Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for educational development to Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes 1 to 10. Through this scheme, scholarships are annual

Benefits:
The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships. The amounts are as follows:
> **For Boys**

- Class 1 to Class 8: Annual scholarship of ₹750/-.

- Class 9 to Class 10: Annual scholarship of ₹1,000/-.

> **For Girls**

- Class 1 to Class 5: Annual scholarship of ₹750/-.
- Class 6 to Class 10: Annual scholarship of ₹1,000/-.

> **For Extremely Backwards Students**

- Class 1 to Class 8: Annual scholarship of ₹1,000/-.
- Class 9 to Class 10: Annual scholarship of ₹1,500/-.

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> **Mode of Disbursement:****** The benefits to the beneficiaries will be disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method. 

> **Frequency of Disbursement:****** The scholarship is provided annually.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to Gujarat.
1. The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe student.
1. The applicant must be studying in Class 1st to 10th.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 01: The applicant may visit the official website of the Digital Gujarat Portal.
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page.
Step 03: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password and then click on ‘Save’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicant can log in through his/her User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password.
Login Process:Step 01: The applicant may visit the official website of the Digital Gujarat Portal.
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Login’ and the applicant will be redirected to the Login page using your credentials.
Step 03: Now, click on ‘Services’ and select "Scholarship Services" from the drop-down.
Step 04: Now, under services, select ‘Scholarship Services’ and then click on ‘Scheduled Tribe’.
Step 05: Select the Financial Year for which you want to apply and then click on ‘Change Financial Year’.
Step 09: Select the scheme, read the interaction carefully, and then click on ‘Continue to Service’.
Step 10: Fill in the application form completely and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 11: Now, click on ‘Save as Draft’ and agree with the terms & conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on ‘Confirm & Final Submit’. 
Instructions: Note 01: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory.
Note 02: Application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed.
Note 03: In case of Any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by the Department Authorities.
Note 04: All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given.
Note 05: Student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully.
Note 06: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject the student's application.
Note 07: Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students studying inside the state.

Documents Required:
Passport Sized Photograph
Aadhaar Number
Proof of Educational Qualification
ST Caste Certificate
Bank Account Details.