Rajasthan Scholarships 2024: Last Date, Rewards, Eligibility

Rajasthan scholarships invite applications from students studying class XI and above. The State government and its agencies offer financial aid to the domiciles of Rajasthan belonging to the reserved categories. The scholars will receive up to INR 25,00,000 along with other benefits. The last date to apply for the scholarship scheme was March 2, 2024 (tentatively).

Table of Contents 

• Rajasthan Scholarship List
• How to Apply for Scholarship in Rajasthan?
• Essential Documents
• Rajasthan Scholarship Contact Number 

Rajasthan Scholarship List  2023-24

The State government has launched several scholarship schemes for underprivileged students domiciled in Rajasthan. Students belonging to SC/ST, OBC, EBC, SBC and other categories can apply for these scholarships. The list of popular Rajasthan scholarships is as follows:

• Post-Matric Rajasthan Scholarship for SBC Category
• Post-Matric and CM Rajasthan Scholarship
• Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Rajasthan Scholarship for EBC Category
• Ambedkar International Rajasthan Scholarship SC Category
• Ambedkar Fellowship Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme for SC Category
• Chief Minister's Higher Education Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme
• Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Programme 

Post-Matric Rajasthan Scholarship for SBC Category 

Candidates belonging to the SBC category can apply to this post-matric Rajasthan scholarship. However, they should be domiciled in Rajasthan and should study class IX or above. In addition, candidates pursuing post-matric courses through distance education can also apply to the post-matric Rajasthan scholarships. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Tabulated below are the details of post-matric Rajasthan scholarship eligibility criteria: 

 Rewards 

The post-matric Rajasthan scholarship rewards for the SBC students are as follows: 

Post-Matric and CM Rajasthan Scholarship 

Students from SC, ST, SBC, OBC, EBC and DNT categories can apply to the past-matric and CM Rajasthan scholarship. They should either be in class XI or XII. The selected students will obtain financial assistance from the government. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Interested candidates should ensure they meet the following requirements: 

Rewards

The selected students for the post-matric and CM Rajasthan scholarship will receive the following rewards: 

Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Rajasthan Scholarship for EBC Category 

Dr Ambedkar's post-matric Rajasthan scholarship offers financial aid to students belonging to the Economically Backward Class (EBC). Students from the post-secondary level to those pursuing higher studies can apply to the scheme. Below are the details of the eligibility and rewards of this Rajasthan scholarship. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Dr Ambedkar post-matric Rajasthan scholarship eligibility criteria for EBC students are as follows: 

Rewards

The selected EBC category students will receive the following benefits: 

Ambedkar International Rajasthan Scholarship SC Category 

Students belonging to the SC category aspiring to pursue a PhD degree overseas can apply to this Rajasthan scholarship scheme. The objective of the Rajasthan scholarship scheme is to provide equal educational opportunities to deserving candidates. Those who fulfil all the requirements can apply online to the Ambedkar International Rajasthan scholarship scheme for SC students. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Interested students should fulfil the following Ambedkar international Rajasthan scholarship eligibility criteria: 

Rewards 

The scholars will receive monetary rewards to support their education. The details of the Ambedkar International Rajasthan scholarship amount are as follows:

Ambedkar Fellowship Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme for SC Category 

The State offers financial aid to students belonging to the SC category and aspiring to pursue a PhD degree in India. The programme is for three years. The state government of Rajasthan launched the Ambedkar fellowship for the SC category to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the legendary Dr B R Ambedkar. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Tabulated below are the requirements to apply for this Rajasthan scholarship: 

Rewards 

The selected students will receive monetary aid from the government to pursue their PhD degrees. The details of the reward are as follows: 

Chief Minister's Higher Education Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme 

The Department of College Education under the state government offers the chief minister's higher education to students who have cleared the class XII exams with at least 60% marks. However, they should have enrolled for an ITI, polytechnic diploma or undergraduate degree to obtain the benefits of this Rajasthan scholarship scheme. 

Eligibility Criteria 

The candidates should meet the following chief minister higher education Rajasthan scholarship eligibility criteria: 

Rewards 

A college education department will grant the Rajasthan scholarship amount to students with disabilities and those from low-income families each month in the academic year. 

Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Programme 

The State government offers internship programmes to the residents of Rajasthan through this Rajasthan yuva prerak internship programme. The programme is tenable for up to two years. Those with an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD degree can apply to this Rajasthan scholarship scheme. Candidates in the final year of post-graduation or PhD students are also eligible to apply. 

Eligibility Criteria 

The Rajasthan scholarship eligibility criteria for the RYVP scheme are as follows: 

Benefits 

The State government will offer a consolidated stipend amount and communication allowance each month. The details of the rewards are as follows: 

Application Process for Rajasthan Scholarships 2024

Eligible students can apply for the Rajasthan scholarships online through the SJE (Social Justice Empowerment) portal. However, the system will lead the applicants to the Rajasthan single sign-on portal to complete the registration and application process. The candidates can contact the Rajasthan scholarship portal helpline number if they face any technical difficulties while submitting the application forms. Given below are the details of the Rajasthan scholarship process to register and apply for different schemes: 

Government of Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Department (SJE) Portal 

Candidates who want to obtain the benefits of post-matric Rajasthan scholarships and Dr Ambedkar schemes can submit their applications through the Social Justice and Empower department's official portal. The list of the scholarships available on the Rajasthan scholarship portal is as follows

• Dr Ambedka Post-Matric Rajasthan Scholarship for EBC Category
• Post-Matric Rajasthan Scholarship for SBC Category
• Post-Matric and CM Rajasthan Scholarship
• Ambedkar International Rajasthan Scholarship for SC Category
• Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Category 

However, the candidates applying for the Ambedkar international and fellowship schemes should send their applications by email and post them to the concerned authority. 

Rajasthan Single Sign-On Portal (SSO) 

The applicants applying for the chief minister scheme and internship scheme can visit the official Rajasthan scholarship single sign-on portal. Therefore, they can apply to the following Rajasthan scholarships directly from the SSO Rajasthan scholarship portal: 

• Chief Minister Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme for Higher Education
• Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Programme (RYVP) 

How to Apply on the SJE Portal? 

The state government of Rajasthan offers financial help to students pursuing post-matric studies. Therefore, the students can apply for post-matric scholarships through the social justice and empowerment department. The stepwise application process is as follows:

Step 1: The candidates should visit the official Rajasthan scholarships' SJE portal.

Step 2: Next, they should click on the scholarship portal available under the apply online/ e-services section. 

Step 3: The candidates applying for the first time should register by clicking on the sign-up/register button. 

Step 4: The system will direct the candidates to the Rajasthan single sign-on portal. There, they should click on the registration tab.

Step 5: The students can register through their Jan aadhaar and bhamashah enrollment numbers or Facebook and Google accounts.  

Step 6: If candidates select the Google option, they should link their Gmail account by logging in and clicking on the link sent to them. 

Step 7: After clicking on the link, the applicants will obtain an SSO ID. They should click on the tick mark to confirm the ID.

Step 8: Next, the candidates should enter a password and their valid mobile number.

Step 9: Now, the candidates should click on the register button and click on OK to complete the registration process for Rajasthan scholarships.  

Offline Application 

Scheduled Caste (SC) students who want to apply to the Ambekar scholarship for overseas education and Ambedkar fellowship schemes should submit their applications by email and post. The students can obtain the application forms from the SJE portal. They should duly fill in the application form, attach the supporting documents and email it to secretaryapj@gmail.com. 

Additionally, they should send the hard copies of the application form and the documents by post to - Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mandala, Jamwaramgarh, Jaipur, India. 

How to Apply on the Rajasthan Single Sign-On Portal? 

The application process for the chief minister's higher education and RYVP schemes is slightly different from the other Rajasthan scholarships. Given below are the steps to apply for the Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak (RYVP) internship program.

Step 1: The candidates should visit the official Rajasthan single sign-on portal and log in with their credentials. 

For Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Programme (RYVP) 

Step 2: After logging in, the applicants should click on the recruitment portal button.

Step 3: The system will lead the applicants to the Rajasthan recruitment website. There, they should click on the RYVP application link under the ongoing recruitment section.

Step 4: Next, they should fill in the application form, attach the required documents and submit them. 

For Chief Minister Higher Education Scheme 

Step 2: The candidates should select the Rajasthan scholarship scheme and fill in the application form.

Step 3: They should upload the necessary documents and click on the submit button. 

Essential Documents for Rajasthan Scholarships 

The candidates should provide the required documents before submitting their applications. They should ensure the scanned documents are converted into the prescribed format before uploading them on the Rajasthan scholarship portals.

Listed below are the essential documents required for Rajasthan scholarships: 

• Domicile certificate
• ID cards issued by the government, such as an aadhaar card, voter's ID, etc.
• Caste certificate
• Certification to support disability (if applicable)
• Marksheets
• Fee receipts or admission letter
• Passport size photo
• Work experience (if applicable)
• The first page of the passbook or a cancelled cheque containing the bank details 

Rajasthan Scholarship Contact Numbers 

In case of any queries regarding the Rajasthan scholarships, the candidates can reach out to the concerned department. Tabulated below are the details of Rajasthan scholarship helpline numbers: