CG Scholarship 2023 – Complete List, Application Timeline & Awards

CG scholarship 2023, provided by the Social Welfare Department of the Chhattisgarh,  has been assisting and granting opportunities to students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/Minority category. By far, the Government of Chhattisgarh has disbursed CG scholarships of up to INR 165 crore to over 2,75,000 students. The scholarship amount for the state has increased by almost 5-6 times as compared to the past years. 

Under the ‘Shiksha Sahyog Scholarship’ scheme, students from pre-matric and post-matric levels are provided with an education grant every six months. Additionally, under the ‘Shiksha Protsahan’ scheme, the students pursuing professional education have also been receiving financial assistance from the government.

The complete list of the CG scholarship provided by the government along with all their details has been descriptively covered in this article to clear any pertaining doubts existing in regards to the scholarships.

Latest Update:

• The last date to apply for the SC/ST/OBC (students studying in Chhattisgarh) scholarships was 3 May 2023.
• Online application for SC/ST/OBC (students studying outside Chhattisgarh) category students for the academic year 2022-23 was from 04 May 2023 to 08 May 2023.

CG Scholarship – Complete List

The Government of Chhattisgarh provides various CG scholarship opportunities to the meritorious and deserving students of the state to help them to continue and complete their education. The students can obtain complete information and apply for these scholarships through the online CG e-portal of the Social Welfare Department named Chhattisgarh State Scholarship Portal 2.0 (छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य छात्रवृत्ति पोर्टल 2.0). The list below contains the list of all scholarships along with their providers, eligibility criteria, awards, application period and application process.

Detailed List of CG Scholarship

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students

Provider – Department of SC/ST Welfare

Eligibility Crietria –

• The applicants must be studying at the pre-matric level.
• The annual family income of the applicants must not exceed INR 2,00,000.

Awards –

• The eligible OBC girl students will receive a scholarship of INR 600 and male students will receive a scholarship of INR 450 every year.
• The eligible SC/ST girl students will receive a scholarship of INR 1,000 and male students will receive a scholarship of INR 800 every year.

Application Period – 

• 27 April 2023 – 03 May 2023 (students studying in Chhattisgarh)
• 04 May 2023 – 08 May 2023 (students studying outside Chhattisgarh)

Application Process – To apply, applicants must visit Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal 2.0 Contact Email Id – schoolscholarship717@gmail.com

Rajya Chatra Vritti Scheme

Provider – Department of SC/ST Welfare

Eligibility Crietria –

• The applicants must either be SC/ST girl students studying from Classes 3 to 5 or SC/ST/OBC students of Classes 6 to 8.
• The family of the applicant must not fall under the Income Tax.
• The applicant’s family must not possess more than 10 acres of land.

Awards –

• The eligible girl students from Class 3 to 5 will receive a scholarship worth INR 500 every year.
• The eligible SC/ST girl students from Classes 6 to 8 will receive a scholarship worth INR 800 and male students will receive INR 600 every year.
• The eligible OBC girl students will receive a scholarship worth INR 450 and male students will receive INR 300 every year.

Application Period – 

• 27 April 2023 – 03 May 2023 (students studying in Chhattisgarh)
• 04 May 2023 – 08 May 2023 (students studying outside Chhattisgarh)

Application Process – To apply, applicants must visit Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal 2.0 

Contact Email Id – schoolscholarship717@gmail.com

• Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students

Provider – Department of SC/ST Welfare

Eligibility Crietria –

• The annual family income of the students must not exceed INR 2,50,000 in case of SC/ST applicants and INR 1,00,000 in case of OBC applicants.
• The candidates must be studying at the post-matriculation level.

Awards –

• The eligible SC/ST hostellers will receive a scholarship worth INR 3,800 and non-hostellers will receive INR 2,250 every year.
• The eligible OBC candidates will receive –
  • For hostellers – INR 1,000 for students of Class 11 and INR 1,100 for Class 12 students per annum
  • For non-hostellers – INR 600 per annum for students of Class 11 and INR 700 per annum for students of Class 12

Application Period – 

• 27 April 2023 – 03 May 2023 (students studying in Chhattisgarh)
• 04 May 2023 – 08 May 2023 (students studying outside Chhattisgarh)

Application Process – To apply, applicants must visit Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal 2.0 and fill out the online application form.

Email Id – schoolscholarship717@gmail.com

Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana

Provider – Social Welfare Department, Chhattisgarh

Eligibility Criteria – The applicants must be girl students studying in Class 5 and above.

Award – The eligible girl students will receive a scholarship worth INR 500 every year.

Application Period – 

• 27 April 2023 – 03 May 2023 (students studying in Chhattisgarh)
• 04 May 2023 – 08 May 2023 (students studying outside Chhattisgarh)

Application Process – To apply, applicants must visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal online, fill out the application form in the prescribed format, and submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.

Unclean Business Scholarship Scheme

Provider – Social Welfare Department, Chhattisgarh

Eligibility Crietria –

• The applicants must be students of Classes 1 to 5.
• The scheme is eligible for selective occupations and not for a specific category. The students of families working in the following occupations are eligible:
  • Scavenging families
  • Flayer families
  • Tanners
  • Waste picking/ collecting families

Note – The students need to provide the annual income certificate of their family.

Award – The eligible applicants will receive a scholarship worth INR 1,850 every year.

Application Period – 

• 27 April 2023 – 03 May 2023 (students studying in Chhattisgarh)
• 04 May 2023 – 08 May 2023 (students studying outside Chhattisgarh)

Application Process – To apply, applicants must visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal online, fill out the application form in the prescribed format, and submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.

Chief Minister Gyan Protsahan Initiative Scheme

Provider – Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education

Eligibility Criteria –

• The applicants must be a student of either Class 10 or 12.
• The candidates must be meritorious students in their previous qualifications.
• Also, they must be studying in the Chhattisgarh Secondary Education Board (CGBSE), Indian Council Secondary Education (ICSE) or Central Board of Secondary Education Board (CBSE).

Award – The selected students will receive a scholarship worth INR 15,000.

Application Period* – Between October and  November

Application Process – To apply, applicants must visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal online, fill out the application form in the prescribed format, and submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.

Disabled Scholarship Scheme

Provider – Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh

Eligibility Crietria –

• The applicants must be regular students of a school/college/technical course.
• The candidates must have 40% or above disability.
• The income of the applicant’s family must be less than INR 8,000 per month.

Awards –

• The eligible students will receive the following scholarship amounts:
  • A monthly stipend of INR 150 to students from Classes 1 to 5
  • A monthly stipend of INR 170 to students from Classes 6 to 8
  • A monthly stipend of INR 190 to students from Classes 9 to 12

Application Period* – Between August and September

Application Process – To apply, applicants must visit the Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal online, fill out the application form in the prescribed format, and submit it to the District Office of Social Welfare/Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.

* – The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.

DTE Chhattisgarh Scholarship

Provider – Directorate of Technical Education, Chhattisgarh

Eligibility Crietria –

• The applicants must have scored at least 60% marks in Class 12.
• The institution from which the applicant has passed should be approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Award – The eligible students will receive a scholarship worth INR 2,000 per month.

Application Period* – Between September and November

Application Process – To apply, applicants are required to fill out the application form in the prescribed format and post it through the Head of the Institution to the following address:

Commissioner cum Director,

Directorate of Technical Education,

Indrawati Bhavan, Block- 3, 3rd/4th floor, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Atai Nagar – 492002

* – The application period mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.

Also, Read – DTE SCHOLARSHIP IN MAHARASHTRA – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

CG Scholarship – Documents Required

The application process for each CG scholarship remains incomplete without supporting documents. There are a few documents students must produce to verify their eligibility for the scholarships. Though the requirements may vary following different schemes, here is a generic list of the primary and major documents required in the maximum number of schemes in the state.

The applicants need to keep original as well as photocopies of the documents ready before applying for any of the CG scholarships. Here is the list of documents that the applicants must keep handy while applying –

• Caste certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Income certificate
• Self-attested copy of last qualifying mark sheet/certificate
• Residential proof
• Passbook photocopy
• Caste certificate
• Aadhaar card number

CG Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions

How to check CG Scholarship status?

To check the CG scholarship status students are required to visit the official website of the छत्तीसगढ़ छात्रवृत्ति पोर्टल - schoolscholarship.cg.nic.in. On the homepage, students need to select the ‘Track Application Status’ option to find out their application status.

Are there any scholarships for girls under the CG scholarship schemes?

The girl students can receive an annual scholarship of up to INR 15,000 under CG scholarship schemes.

What is the contact number for the CG scholarship?

Students can call at 0771- 2511192 or email at scholarshiphelp.cg@nic.in to know more about the scholarship scheme.

Is there an application fee for applying to CG post-matric scholarship?

There is no application fee to apply for the CG post-matric scholarship. Students are required to visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh post-matric scholarship - postmatric-scholarship.cg.nic.in. They can apply after checking the eligibility criteria and the last date to apply for the scholarship.

What is the selection process for Chhattisgarh Scholarships?

The selection process for the recipients of the scholarships varies depending on the specific scholarship scheme. Generally, recipients are selected based on their academic performance and financial need.

How will I know if I have been selected for CG Scholarship 2023?

The selected candidates for CG Scholarship 2023 are usually notified through registered emails and phone numbers. Applicants must check the official scholarship websites to receive any official updates regarding the selection status.