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As a PhD scholar from the SC category in Gujarat, you may be eligible for multiple scholarships and fellowships. However, receiving multiple financial aids simultaneously can be subject to specific guidelines:

• Digital Gujarat Portal Scholarships : The Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. students offers financial assistance to SC students. Ph.D. students receive Rs. 10,000 per month for 10 months.

• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) : This central scheme provides Rs. 31,000 per month for Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in the initial two years and Rs. 35,000 per month for Senior Research Fellows (SRF) thereafter.

• Simultaneous Availment : Generally, students are permitted to avail only one scholarship or fellowship at a time to prevent overlapping benefits. Accepting multiple aids simultaneously may lead to the cancellation of one or more awards.

Recommendations :

• Review Guidelines : Carefully read the terms and conditions of each scholarship or fellowship to understand restrictions on concurrent funding.

• Consult Authorities : Contact the scholarship providers or your institution's financial aid office for clarification on receiving multiple aids.

• Select the Most Beneficial Option : If required to choose, consider the financial benefits and support services of each program to determine the most advantageous for your academic pursuits.

Ensuring compliance with the specific guidelines of each scholarship or fellowship is crucial to maintain eligibility and avoid potential conflicts.

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Hello,

Being a PhD scholar belonging to the SC category in Gujarat, you will also be eligible for scholarships provided through the Digital Gujarat Portal such as SC Post-Matric Scholarship and fellowships at national levels like JRF, Shodh Fellowship, or Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF).

Mostly, these scholarships cannot be availed of at the same time. In any case, that depends upon the terms and conditions set by the individual schemes. Usually,

• St ate Scholarships (Digital Gujarat Portal) : Mostly for tuition and other essential educational expenses. See if the scheme permits concurrent benefits.
• National Fellowships (JRF, Shodh, RGNF): The fellowships provide stipends and funds for research and usually prohibit the availing of additional similar financial aid.

You can usually avail only one scholarship/fellowship for the same purpose, like tuition or living expenses. Avoid conflicts by reading the guidelines of each scheme carefully or consulting the respective authorities.