The Digital Gujarat Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship scheme launched by the Government of Gujarat in 2016. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections (EWS) to pursue higher education in the field of information technology (IT). The Digital Gujarat Scholarship covers a wide range of IT courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Introduction
The primary objective of the Digital Gujarat Scholarship is to promote IT education among students from EWS and empower them to compete in the IT industry. The scheme also aims to reduce the dropout rate among students from EWS and help them complete their IT education successfully.
Types of Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Pre-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Post-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Merit-cum-Means Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Talent Support Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Digital Gujarat Scholarship
Pre-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship
The Pre-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship is awarded to students from EWS studying in Classes 1 to 10. The scholarship amount is Rs. 400 per month for students studying in Classes 1 to 5 and Rs. 600 per month for students studying in Classes 6 to 10.
Post-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship
The Post-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship is awarded to students from EWS studying in Class 11 and above. The scholarship amount varies depending on the course pursued by the student.
Merit-cum-Means Digital Gujarat Scholarship
The Merit-cum-Means Digital Gujarat Scholarship is awarded to meritorious students from EWS pursuing IT courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The scholarship amount varies depending on the course pursued by the student.
Talent Support Digital Gujarat Scholarship
The Talent Support Digital Gujarat Scholarship is awarded to meritorious students from EWS who have secured less than 50% marks in the previous examination. The scholarship amount is Rs. 5,000 per annum.
Courses Covered
Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science and Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Information Technology
Postgraduate Courses
- Master of Engineering (ME) in Computer Science and Engineering
- Master of Technology (MTech) in Information Technology
- Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology
Eligibility Criteria for Digital Gujarat Scholarships
Pre-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Students must be bonafide residents of Gujarat.
- Students must belong to the EWS category. The annual family income of the student must be less than Rs. 4 lakh.
- Students must be studying in Classes 1 to 10.
Post-Matric Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Students must be bonafide residents of Gujarat.
- Students must belong to the EWS category. The annual family income of the student must be less than Rs. 4 lakh.
- Students must have passed the previous examination with at least 50% marks.
- Students must be studying in Class 11 and above in a recognized IT course.
Merit-cum-Means Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Students must be bonafide residents of Gujarat.
- Students must belong to the EWS category. The annual family income of the student must be less than Rs. 4 lakh.
- Students must have passed the previous examination with at least 60% marks.
- Students must be studying in a recognized IT course at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Talent Support Digital Gujarat Scholarship
- Students must be bonafide residents of Gujarat.
- Students must belong to the EWS category. The annual family income of the student must be less than Rs. 4 lakh.
- Students must have passed the previous examination with at least 40% marks.
- Students must be studying in a recognized IT course at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Frequenlty Asked Questions
A: The UP Scholarship program is a merit-cum-means scholarship program offered by the Uttar Pradesh government to students of all castes, creeds, and religions. The program aims to make education more accessible and affordable for all students, regardless of their financial background.
A: There are a variety of UP scholarships available, including:
- Post Matric Scholarship
- Pre Matric Scholarship
- Merit Scholarship
- Girl Child Scholarship
- Divyangjan Scholarship
