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Scholarship to SC students studying in selected schools under Talentpool Scheme

The scheme aims to provide the best education to meritorious Scheduled Caste students in high-quality residential schools to help them build their careers and improve their living standards.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial assistance of up to ₹40,000/- per student is provided.

Who can apply

The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste.; The applicant should from Standard 5 and Standard 10.; The applicant should be studying in a school selected under the Talent Pool Scheme.; The applicant's parents' income limit should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-. (whose income is between ₹2,00,000/- and ₹3,00,000/-, are eligible for 50% assistance).; The applicant must be a student.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the primary objective of this scheme?

The primary objective of the Talent Pool Scheme is to provide the best education to meritorious Scheduled Caste students in high-quality residential schools so they can build their careers and improve their living standards.

Which students are eligible for this scholarship?

The scholarship is for meritorious Scheduled Caste students.

What documents are necessary to submit along with the application form?

You need to submit your Aadhar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Caste Certificate, and Income Certificate.

Where can a beneficiary obtain the application form for this scholarship?

You can collect the application form from the nearest Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district.

To whom should the completed application form and supporting documents be submitted?

The completed application form and required attachments should be submitted to the Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district where the selected school is located.

What is the cost of the application form?

The application form is free of cost.

Are there any income criteria for parents to be eligible for assistance?

Yes, the family income limit is ₹6,00,000/-. Parents whose income is between ₹2,00,000/- and ₹3,00,000/- are eligible for 50% assistance.

How many students were initially planned to be selected from each district in Gujarat for the scheme?

Initially, five meritorious students from Std-5 and five from Std-10 were planned to be selected from each of the 33 districts in Gujarat.

Which schools are part of the empanelled list?

The following 8 schools have been empanelled: | - Late P.U. Chavda Edu. Trust operated Nalanda Vidyalaya Educational Complex, Bhorigada, Amreli. | - Futurelink School, operated by Gujarat Child Development Board, Vill. Kharedivav, Tal. Jambughoda, Dist. Panchmahal. | - Shri J.R. Desai School, operated by Gujarat Bal Vikas Mandal, Mora, Morwa, Dist. Panchmahal. | - Shri Neelkanth Education and Social Welfare Trust, Bayad, Aravalli. | - Shri Brahmanand Vidya Mandir, Chaparda, operated by Brahmacharishree Bhagwati Nandji Education Trust | - Satkeval Vidyamandir, Sarsa, run by Gyan Sampradaya Kelavani Trust | - Chanakya Education and Charitable Trust (Takshashila Vidyalaya), Halvad, Morbi. | - Nalanda Vidyalaya, run by Shri Swami Vivekananda Education and Welfare Trust, Puna Village, Ta. Choryasi, Surat.

How many students were initially planned to be selected from each district in Gujarat for the scheme?

Initially, five meritorious students from Std-5 and five from Std-10 were planned to be selected from each of the 33 districts in Gujarat.