Rajasthan Scholarship 2021: Application Form, Eligibility & Rewards

Samaj Kalyan Rajasthan Scholarship 2021: The state of Rajasthan is hosting various scholarship schemes to help the underprivileged students of its state. The state is offering scholarships to economically weaker students of its state. These scholarships, in particular, are provided by the culmination of various departments of the government of Rajasthan, namely the Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE), Department of College Education (DCE), and others in association with the government of Rajasthan. This article gives detail information about Rajasthan Scholarship 2021 that includes the last date to apply, eligibility criteria, application form process, documents required, renewal process, application status, rewards and benefits.

Latest Update: The last date for the application submission for the academic year 2020 has been extended to January 31, 2021, due to COVID-19. [Notification Link]

Rajasthan Scholarship 2021

Provided by	Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan
Scholarship Name	Rajasthan Scholarship
Eligibility	Candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ EBC/ SBC/ DNT category
Mode Of Application Form	Online
Last Date of Application	December 31, 2021
Official Website	sje.rajasthan.gov.in
Helpdesk No	0140-2226636/141-2226636

Rajasthan Scholarship – The Complete List

In this section, we try to find out how many scholarships are offered by the government of Rajasthan, their names, and the tentative application period. The timelines indicated are only provisional, and they vary every year. The time period indicated is with the sole purpose of letting know candidates as to when they can look out for these schemes on the official portal.

Scholarship Name	Application Period
Post-matric and CM Scholarship	December – January
Dr. Ambedkar Post-matric Scholarship for EBC Students	December – January
Post-matric Scholarship for SBC Students	December – January
Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students	April – May
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students	April – May
Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme	October – November
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)	May – June

Rajasthan Scholarship 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Below we have provided Rajasthan scholarship eligibility in detail.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
Post-matric and CM Scholarship	Candidates must be studying in class 11th/ 12th Only SC/ST/OBC/SBC/EBC/DNT students can apply. Annual family income to be less than INR 2.5 lakhs (SC/ST/SBC candidates), INR 1 lakh ( OBC/EBC candidates), INR 2,00,000 ( DNT candidates), INR 5,00,000 ( candidates pursuing studies at nationalized institutions)
Dr. Ambedkar Post-matric Scholarship for EBC Students	General category students who are economically backward can apply Annual family income to be less than INR 1 lakh Applicable for students pursuing studies from class 11th till post-graduation
Post-matric Scholarship for SBC Students	Students belonging to the SBC category can apply. Students from class 11th till post-graduation can apply Annual family income to be less than INR 1,08,000 Students pursuing courses from distance mode/correspondence courses can also apply
Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students	SC students can apply Postgraduate students with a minimum of 55% scores can apply. Candidate should have sought admission to Ph.D. in a university abroad in any of the following streams – social science/ public administration/ law/ economics/ political science/ anthropology. Age of candidate to be less than 35 years. Annual family income to be less than INR 6 lakhs.
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students	SC students can apply Postgraduate students with a minimum of 55% scores can apply. Candidate should have sought admission to Ph.D. in a university abroad in any of the following streams – social science/ public administration/ law/ economics/ political science/ anthropology. Age of candidate to be less than 35 years. Annual family income to be less than INR 2.5 lakhs.
Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme	Candidate should have completed class 12th with min — 60 % marks. Candidate should be listed in merit list within 1 lakh rank holders in the state Annual family income to be less than INR 2.5 lakhs Candidate should have a bank account in his name in a nationalized bank only
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)	The age group of a candidate must be between 18-35 years candidates must be pursuing doctoral studies graduates from these streams can apply – engineering/ medicine/ law/ agriculture Postgraduates from any fields can apply MS office skills, good communication, and presentation skills are also essential.

Rajasthan Scholarship 2021 Application Process

The scholarships are expected to reach out to a mass section of people who are economically weaker and need financial assistance from the government. For this reason, the scholarship process is made relatively simpler so that many students apply for them and take maximum benefits of the system designed. Below we have provided step by step SJE scholarship application process in detail.

Visit the official website – [sje.rajasthan.gov.in]
Go to the Downloads section on the portal.
Here, you can find the official notification gazette available for download.
Download the document and read through the guidelines carefully before making an online application.
Also download income certificate proforma.
Now visit [www.sso.rajasthan.gov.in] website.
Here you have to register yourself by creating an SSO ID and relevant password.
After registration, log in to the portal and enter details in the online application.
Upload all documents required for the submission.
Check and validate all details twice.
Submit the application form.

The different portals needed to access to make online/ offline applications are explained below:

Scholarship Name	How to Apply?
Post-matric and CM Scholarship	Candidates need to apply via Social Justice and Empowerment Department Portal of Rajasthan
Dr. Ambedkar Post-matric Scholarship for EBC Students	Candidates need to apply via Social Justice and Empowerment Department Portal of Rajasthan
Post-matric Scholarship for SBC Students	Candidates need to apply via Social Justice and Empowerment Department Portal of Rajasthan
Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students	Offline applications to be addressed to: The secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamvaramgadh, Jaipur. E-mail: [email protected]
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students	Offline applications to be addressed to: The secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamvaramgadh, Jaipur. E-mail: [email protected]
Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme	Online application to be submitted via Rajasthan Single Sign-on portal
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)	Online application to be submitted via Rajasthan Single Sign-on portal

Documents Required for Rajasthan Scholarship

Candidates must attach suitable documents to support their candidature. In case a candidate fails to attach these documents, or they are found invalid at any stage of the recruitment process, then such applications would be rejected outright without any further communication to the candidate. List of required documents are:

10th standard certificate
Mark sheets of the previous qualifying exam
School fee receipts obtained from an educational institution
Aadhaar card
PAN Card details, in case of a candidate, receives scholarship grant of INR 50,000 and more
Caste certificate
Income certificate
Domicile certificate
Bonafide letter from the educational institution

Rajasthan Scholarship Rewards and Benefits

The benefits awarded by the Rajasthan government for selected students towards scholarship amounts are very rewarding. Meritorious candidates have a lot to gain from these scholarships with the lucrative monetary grants the government offers for deserving candidates. In this section below, we explain the different kinds of allowances and grants offered by the Rajasthan government to meritorious students:

Scholarship Name	Rewards and Benefits
Post-matric and CM Scholarship	Maintenance allowance would be granted Study tour charges to be covered Compulsory non-refundable fees to be covered Book allowance Other allowances
Dr. Ambedkar Post-matric Scholarship for EBC Students	Maintenance allowance would be granted Study tour charges to be covered Compulsory non-refundable fees to be covered Book allowance Other allowances
Post-matric Scholarship for SBC Students	Maintenance allowance would be granted Study tour charges to be covered Compulsory non-refundable fees to be covered Book allowance Other allowances
Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students	Grant amount up to INR 25 lakhs per annum
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students	Grant amount of INR 15,000 every month
Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme	Grant amount of INR 5,000 every year
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)	Communication allowance – INR 2500/ per month Stipend amount – INR 25,000/ per month

Rajasthan Scholarship Renewal Process

All students who are desirous of receiving scholarships from the Rajasthan government shall also submit renewal forms every year till the completion of their course to pursue the scholarship amount without any hindrance. All documents, along with the renewal application form, need to be submitted via the online portal without fail. Candidates who fail to do the needful within the stipulated time shall not receive any continual benefits. The renewal process is explained below:

Visit the official website – [sje.rajasthan.gov.in]
Check for renewal guidelines and renewal application form processing.
Go to www.sso.rajasthan.gov.in website.
Log in with registered credentials.
Select your scholarship type.
Click on the renewal application for the current year.
Enter all legitimate details.
Enter marks obtained in the previous academic session.
Enter attendance data for the previous year.
Attach all required documents.
Submit the renewal application form.

Rajasthan Scholarship Status

Candidates who have applied for scholarships via sje.rajasthan.gov.in can check the status of their applications.
Candidates should enter his application number together with his date of birth and other necessary details.
The results of his scholarship application would be displayed on the website.

Rajasthan Scholarship – Important Instructions

All candidates applying must be studying in class 10th/12th or higher from a recognized board of Rajasthan.
Only Rajasthan state students are eligible for scholarships.
Candidates must belong to one of these categories to apply – SC/ST/EBC/SBC/OBC
Age of the applicant should be 17 years/more
SC/ST/EBC/SBC candidates’ families’ income to be less than 2.5 lakhs and 1 lakh for OBC candidates.
All valid documents should be in place while applying for these scholarships.

Rajasthan Scholarship 2021 – FAQ’s

1. What are the most important eligibility conditions under Post-matric schemes and CM scholarship schemes?
Answer: These scholarships are majorly applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EBC/SBC/DNT candidates who are pursuing class 11/12th or higher.

2. How to check the status of submitted applications?
Answer: Visit the official website: www.sje.rajasthan.gov.in and click on the ‘Application Status’ tab to find out your application status.

3. Can candidates holding bank accounts in Grameena banks apply for these schemes?
Answer: No, holding a bank account in a nationalized bank is one of the pre-requisites for applying to these scholarships.

4. Which scheme offers scholarships for candidates enrolled in distance courses?
Answer: Post-matric scholarship for SBC students offers a grant for students enrolled in distance courses too.

5. What is the total amount of educational institutions where these schemes shall be applicable?
Answer: This scholarship is applicable in as many as 250 colleges and nine states of the art institutions.

Contact Details

For any further details/ assistance with regard to these scholarships, candidates can reach out to the following address/ numbers. You can call on the toll-free number for seeking more clarity with regard to these scholarships:

Address: Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Rajasthan, G-3/1, Ambedkar Bhavan, Rajmahal Residency area, Jaipur – 302005
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Numbers: 0140-2226636/141-2226636