The Digital Gujarat portal has opened registration for the academic year 2024-25 for both pre-matric and post-matric scholarships. Interested candidates can apply online via the official scholarship portal, digitalgujarat.gov.in, until November 10, 2024.

This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students in the state for their pre-matric and post-matric education. This scholarship initiative promotes education and helps reduce the dropout rate among students from economically weaker sections. The last date to apply for the scholarship is November 10.

Here are the steps to apply for the Digital Gujarat Scholarship:

1. Visit the official website, digitalgujarat.gov.in

2. Create a new account by providing the required details

3. Log in with credentials

4. Fill out the application form

5. Upload certificates such as income, caste, and educational

6. Submit the application

7. Download it for future reference

Eligibility criteria

There are the eligibility requirements to qualify for the Digital Gujarat Scholarship:

1. The student must be a resident of Gujarat.

2. Candidates should have completed their matriculation (Class X) and be pursuing post-metric studies (Class XI and above)

3. The family income of the applicant should not exceed a specific threshold set by the government (typically around Rs 2.5 lakh per annum).

4. The scholarship is applicable for various courses, including degree, diploma, and vocational courses.

The programme is available for students belonging to various categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Backward Classes (EBC).