Abstract: The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda's flagship programme is the Directorate of Students' Welfare (DSW). It was established by the then Vice Chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Singh, and higher authorities to provide financial aid to the University's economically disadvantaged students. The primary goal of DSW is to provide financial assistance to 'genuine but economically disadvantaged' future assets of the country who are pursuing their studies at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. DSW was established in the academic year 2012-13 with the goal of putting the haves and have-nots on an equal footing. Students who apply for a scholarship must have a family income of less than 3.5 lakh rupees per year and have received 55 percent in their previous year's exam. The online application can be made on the Maharaja Sayajirao University website (https://msubaroda.ac.in/dsw) with all the supporting papers such as Aadhar card, Bank Account details, Electricity bills, and so on. The DSW collaborates with members of its Core Committee and Faculty Coordinators. The Faculty Committee, which consists of the Dean, three professors, the dean of students, and the dean of sports, conducts the initial examination. The core committee then verifies the qualifications and assigns Recommendation, Strongly Recommendation, or Not Recommended ratings based on the students' merits. Each academic year, the committee meets to debate the agenda, make plans, and act in accordance with the Vice Chancellor sir's instructions. Every year, needy and genuine students are discovered through a methodical process that culminates in a personal interview in which the students are asked for personal information and all documents are verified. If during the interview the committee feels the need to go for home visit for further verification. After they are shortlisted, the funds are directly transferred to their bank accounts. For educational year 2020-21 the method was completely online due to Covid situation. Total 2925 students had done registration out of that 2621 application was completed with necessary documents. A total Rs. 90, 40, 490 Lakh has been given to 2004 students this educational year. If we see the data we have helped 1662 Grant in Aid students and 342 Higher payment students as they have received the scholarship. Also gender wise distribution is seen it is 1181 boys and 823 girls were benefitted with DSW scholarship. Keyword: Directorate of Students’ Welfare, Scholarship, Higher Education