If you’re from Gujarat and looking for scholarships, then the Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal is your main stop. This portal is made by the Gujarat Government so that students don’t need to run here and there — they can just apply for different state scholarships online in one place.
📌 What is Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal?
Basically, it’s an official online portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) where you can apply for lots of scholarships — whether you’re in school, college, diploma, or even postgrad. It helps students from SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, minority, and other backward categories get financial help to continue their studies.
It covers Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and even higher education scholarships. The idea is simple — students should not drop studies because they don’t have money.
🎒 Who Can Apply?
✅ Permanent residents of Gujarat
✅ Belong to eligible category (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/Minority, etc.)
✅ Must be studying in a recognized school/college in Gujarat
✅ Family income must be within limits (varies for each scheme)
📑 Documents Required
Here’s what you’ll usually need when you fill out your scholarship form on Digital Gujarat Portal:
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Aadhaar Card
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Recent passport-size photo
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Caste certificate (if needed)
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Income certificate
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Bank passbook copy
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School/College bonafide certificate
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Fee receipt
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Last exam mark sheet
🗂️ Types of Scholarships on Digital Gujarat
Some of the popular schemes you’ll find here:
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Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students
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Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC
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MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana)
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Scholarships for Minorities
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Food Bill Assistance for Medical/Engineering students
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Fellowship for M.Phil/PhD
✏️ How to Apply on Digital Gujarat Portal
Here’s a simple guide to apply:
🔹 Step 1: Go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
🔹 Step 2: Click on Login → New Registration if you’re applying for the first time.
🔹 Step 3: Fill in your name, mobile, email, and create a password. Verify with OTP.
🔹 Step 4: Log in → Complete your profile → Upload documents.
🔹 Step 5: Go to Services → Scholarships → Apply for the scheme you want.
🔹 Step 6: Fill form properly → Attach docs → Submit → Save your application number.
📆 Important Dates
Most schemes open around July–August and the last date is usually October–November — but dates can change every year. So keep checking the portal or your school’s notice board!
✅ Why Use Digital Gujarat Portal?
✔️ No paperwork mess — apply from your phone/laptop
✔️ Track status online
✔️ Money goes directly to your bank account
✔️ Fair process for all categories