The Gyan Sadhana Scholarship is a newly launched initiative by the Gujarat state government, inaugurated by the Chief Minister in 2023. It aims to support academically outstanding and financially deserving students in classes 9 to 12. This scholarship helps students from diverse academic backgrounds by alleviating financial barriers, enabling them to achieve their full potential in school.
The scholarship has already benefited 25,000 students across Gujarat, marking it as a significant and prestigious opportunity. It provides up to INR 25,000 per year to cover educational expenses. Detailed information about the scholarship and its requirements is provided below.
Country: India
Host State: Gujarat
Scholarship Name: Gyan Sadhana Scholarship
Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Eligibility Criteria:
- The pupil needs to live in Gujarat.
- Classes 9 through 12 should be the applicant’s focus.
- The student’s family income cannot be more than INR 150,000 annually.
- To be eligible, a minimum of 80% of attendance must be met.
- The candidate needs to be enrolled in an institution approved by the government.
- The pupil ought to have received high grades on earlier tests.
- The applicant must receive top scores on the entrance exam.
Benefits:
- Scholarship Amount: For classes 9 and 10, INR 20,000 annually
- Scholarship Amount: For classes 11 and 12, INR 25,000 annually
Required Documents:
- Marksheets and certificates from previous academic qualifications
- Proof of family income issued by a competent authority
- Aadhaar card, voter ID, or any other government-issued ID
- Ration card, utility bills, or any other document as proof of residence
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque for direct benefit transfer
Deadline: January 2025
