Sarkari Yojana
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students (Maharaja Sayajirao Gayakvad Scholarship)
About Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students (Maharaja Sayajirao Gayakvad Scholarship)
Administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat, the “Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students” pays a monthly fellowship to Scheduled Caste students undertaking M.Phil and Ph.D. programs at any recognized university.
Scheme Overview
State Government
District Deputy Director (SCW) Office, Gujarat
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students (Maharaja Sayajirao Gayakvad Scholarship), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Students must belong to the Scheduled Caste of…
Students must belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
Students must be enrolled in an M.Phil or…
Students must be enrolled in an M.Phil or a Ph.D. program.
The student's annual family income must not exceed…
The student's annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
Payment of this assistance is conditional on the…
Payment of this assistance is conditional on the student submitting a thesis.
Benefits Provided
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students (Maharaja Sayajirao Gayakvad Scholarship) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Scholarship rate per student:
M.Phil scholars receive ₹2,500/Per Month (For 10 Months)
M.Phil scholars receive ₹2,500/Per Month (For 10 Months)
PhD scholars receive ₹10,000/Per Month (For 10 Months)
PhD scholars receive ₹10,000/Per Month (For 10 Months)
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport size photograph
A passport size photograph
Proof of identity, namely the Aadhaar Card
Proof of identity, namely the Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (Govt
Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (Govt. Employees must provide Form No. 16)
Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authorities
Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authorities
Front page of the Bank Passbook or a…
Front page of the Bank Passbook or a Cancelled Cheque
Marksheet of the 10th Standard
Marksheet of the 10th Standard
School Leaving Certificate (where available)
School Leaving Certificate (where available)
Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
Father's Death Certificate (where the Father is not…
Father's Death Certificate (where the Father is not Alive)
Break Affidavit (where the Break Gap exceeds One…
Break Affidavit (where the Break Gap exceeds One Year)
Receipt of the bill for Thesis Typing/Printing
Receipt of the bill for Thesis Typing/Printing
Marksheet of the 12th Standard (where available)
Marksheet of the 12th Standard (where available)
Graduation Marksheet (where available)
Graduation Marksheet (where available)
Other Marksheets or the Last Year Marksheet (where…
Other Marksheets or the Last Year Marksheet (where available)
LWP Certificate (for students on Leave Without Pay…
LWP Certificate (for students on Leave Without Pay for the Entire Duration of the Course)
Identity Card issued by the College/School
Identity Card issued by the College/School
Other documents, as needed Note
Other documents, as needed Note: An Income Certificate stays valid for 3 years, so verify its issue date before uploading it.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students (Maharaja Sayajirao Gayakvad Scholarship) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
Go to the Digital Gujarat Portal
Go to the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/
Click 'Register' on the home page to open…
Click 'Register' on the home page to open the registration form page.
Provide your Mobile Number and Email, Set a…
Provide your Mobile Number and Email, Set a Password, and click 'Save'.
Once registered, sign in with your User Name…
Once registered, sign in with your User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password.
Open 'My Profile' and complete every mandatory field…
Open 'My Profile' and complete every mandatory field to update your profile.
When the profile details are filled in, click…
When the profile details are filled in, click 'Update Profile'; the update takes effect after you enter the verification Code (OTP).
Under services, choose 'Scholarship Services' and then select…
Under services, choose 'Scholarship Services' and then select 'SC Scheme'.
Pick the Financial Year you are applying for…
Pick the Financial Year you are applying for and click 'Change Financial Year'.
Choose the scheme, go through the instructions carefully,…
Choose the scheme, go through the instructions carefully, and click 'Continue to Service'.
Complete the whole application form and upload all…
Complete the whole application form and upload all relevant documents.
Click 'Save as Draft', accept the terms &…
Click 'Save as Draft', accept the terms & conditions, and submit the form by clicking 'Confirm & Final Submit'. Instructions: Note 01: Every applicant must upload a photo. Note 02: An application is treated as complete only after all its sections are filled. Note 03: For M.phil, PhD Thesis Assistance, each applicant may submit just one application. Where a student files more than one application, whether through one institute or several institutions, the competent authority will reject all of them and no request from any quarter will be considered. Note 04: Supplying wrong or misleading information will result in the Department Authorities rejecting the application. Note 05: Scan all required documents carefully according to the instructions provided. Note 06: Fill in the application with care, since the institution cannot be changed after the application is successfully submitted. Note 07: The competent authority may reject an application if the uploaded documents cannot be read. Note 08: For students studying within the state, direct individual submission of this application form is not accepted.
Official Application & Website
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