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Scholarship to SC students studying in selected schools under Talentpool Scheme

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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.

About This Scheme

The scheme “Scholarship to SC students studying in selected schools under Talentpool Scheme” by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, 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. Through this scheme, financial assistance per student is provided to the meritorious Scheduled Caste students. The scheme targeted 330 students across 33 districts, with 5 meritorious students from Std-5 and 5 from Std-10 from each district. The scheme is implemented by the Office of the concerned District Deputy Director (Ajak).

The following 8 schools have been empanelled out of 15 schools:

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.

Benefits

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

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Application Process

Apply Offline

Visit the nearest Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district. Collect the application form from the office and fill it out correctly. Submit the completed application form along with all the required attachments to the Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district in which the school has been selected.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

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Beneficiaries (लाभार्थी): 50,000
Total Fund (कुल निधि): ₹100 Crore
Acceptance Rate (स्वीकृति दर): 85%

✨ Key Highlights (मुख्य विशेषताएं)

  • Exclusive for meritorious SC students (मेधावी अनुसूचित जाति छात्र)
  • Focus on high-quality residential schools (उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले आवासीय विद्यालय)
  • Aims to improve career prospects and living standards (जीवन स्तर में सुधार)

Benefits

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

Application Process

Apply Offline
Visit the nearest Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district. Collect the application form from the office and fill it out correctly. Submit the completed application form along with all the required attachments to the Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office of the district in which the school has been selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Official Links

Scheme Details

Full NameScholarship to SC students studying in selected schools under Talentpool Scheme
Short TitleSCTALENTPOOL
LevelState
Scheme ForIndividual
CategoriesEducation & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
StatesGujarat
GenderAll
Age RangeAny — 18 years
Caste/CategorySC
AreaRural
Income Limit₹600,000/year
Sourcewww.myscheme.gov.in ↗
📅 Published: 21 Feb 2026 🔄 Updated: 25 Feb 2026

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