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Gujarat Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Standard 1st to 10th

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

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

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/-. | 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.

Who can apply

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

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the purpose of this scheme?

This scheme by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance for the educational development of Scheduled Tribe students.

Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?

Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes 1 to 10 are eligible for the benefits of this scheme.

What is the scholarship amount for boys in Classes 1 to 8?

Boys studying in Classes 1 to 8 are eligible for an annual scholarship of ₹750/-.

How much scholarship will boys in Classes 9 to 10 receive?

Boys studying in Classes 9 to 10 will receive an annual scholarship of ₹1,000/-.

What is the scholarship amount for girls in Classes 1 to 5?

Girls studying in Classes 1 to 5 are eligible for an annual scholarship of ₹750/-.

How much scholarship will girls in Class 6 to 10 receive?

Girls studying in Classes 6 to 10 will receive an annual scholarship of ₹1,000/-.

What is the scholarship amount for extremely backward students in Classes 1 to 8?

Extremely backward students studying in Classes 1 to 8 are eligible for an annual scholarship of ₹1,000/-.

How much scholarship will extremely backward students in Classes 9 to 10 receive?

Extremely backward students studying in Classes 9 to 10 will receive an annual scholarship of ₹1,500/-.

How will the scholarship amount be disbursed to beneficiaries?

The scholarship amount will be disbursed to beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.

How often will the scholarship be provided?

The scholarship will be provided annually.

When will the revised scholarship standards come into effect?

The revised scholarship standards will be implemented from the new academic session.