Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship
Overview
The Shri Paragbhai Desai Wagh Bakri Scholarship, administered via the Vidyasaarathi portal, provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged Gujarat students pursuing diploma, engineering, nursing, and medical courses.
Selection Process: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English, and shortlisted students are required to participate in an interview conducted by the Wagh Bakri team.
Amount & Benefits
- separate award for ANM/GNM and other eligible courses
- Disbursed via the Vidyasaarathi portal after interview and document verification
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Gujarat (all genders and categories eligible); Have secured at least 50% marks in the preceding academic year; Have family income below ₹5,00,000; Hold a bank account in the applicant's own name. Children of Wagh Bakri Tea Group employees are not eligible.
Required documents
Application process
- 1Register on the Vidyasaarathi portal
- 2Fill the Wagh Bakri Scholarship application form
- 3Upload required documents
- 4Attend an English-proficiency interview if shortlisted
- 5Submit before the deadline
Selection process
- 1Application submittedYour form is filed on the official portal.
- 2Institute verificationYour college confirms enrolment and documents.
- 3State verificationThe state department reviews and approves.
- 4Scholarship approvalThe sanctioning authority clears the award.
- 5Fund transferThe amount is credited to your bank account.
Indicative timeline
Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Wagh Bakri Tea Group (via Vidyasaarathi).