Karnataka Scholarship 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Scholarship | Karnataka Scholarship |
| Provider | Department of Social Welfare and Government of Karnataka |
| Beneficiaries | Students of Karnataka |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssp.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka Scholarships Dates 2025
The dates for scholarships for Karnataka students are released on the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) of Karnataka. Below are the important dates for the 2025-26 session for Karnataka Scholarships.
Dates for Karnataka Scholarships
| Name of Scholarship | Application Period |
| National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka | May to July |
| Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship | May to July |
| Research Guidance PhD Fellowship for Backward Classes, Karnataka | October to December |
| Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka | August to September |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka | August to September |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka | May 31, 2025 |
| Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka | August to September |
| MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka | November 2025 (tentative) |
| Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship | February to March |
*The above-mentioned application period is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.
Karnataka Scholarships 2025
The Karnataka government offers various scholarships for students of the state. Below is a list of scholarships available to students of Karnataka.
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka
Run by the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka, the scholarship is applicable to graduates, postgraduates and PhD scholars who are domiciled in Karnataka and belong to a minority community. It supports students pursuing higher studies abroad, specifically Master’s degree programs.
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must be studying a master’s course.
Should be studying in a QS Top 500 university globally. Annual family income should be less than ₹6 lakhs or ₹10 lakhs. |
| Benefits | Up to ₹20 lakhs for two years (If income less than ₹6 LPA)
Up to ₹15 lakhs for two years (If income less than ₹10 LPA) |
Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship
This Karnataka scholarship scheme is meant for students of Karnataka who belong to the SC/ST category, enabling them to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD level studies abroad. The scholarship is functional under the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Karnataka.
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | A candidate must be between 21 to 25 years of age to apply. Candidates must have at least 55% marks (or equivalent) in their qualifying degree for postgraduate and doctoral courses, 80% marks (or equivalent) in the Class 12 for undergraduate courses, and valid minimum scores in standardized tests like GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, or IELTS to be eligible for the scholarship. |
| Benefits | 100% financial assistance to selected students for their overseas education |
Research Guidance PhD Fellowship for Backward Classes, Karnataka
Are you planning to pursue a full-time PhD program in the field of language, seminars, sociology, science and technology, agriculture and related sciences, technical and medical sciences, commerce and management? If yes, then this scheme of the Department of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Karnataka, can help you gain appropriate research guidance for the same.
Key Details of Research Guidance PhD Fellowship for Backward Classes, Karnataka
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | Students must be pursuing a full-time PhD course and must have scored 55% or more marks in a master’s degree.
The candidate should belong to Backward Classes Category-1, 2A, 3A or 3B as notified by the Government of Karnataka. The total annual family income limit for Category-1 is ₹4.50 Lakh, and for Category-2(A), 3(A), and 3(B) is ₹3.50 Lakh. |
| Benefits | The selected scholars can win ₹10,000 per month for a maximum period of three years under this scheme. |
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka
This incentive scheme is run by the Minority Welfare Department, Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka, to support students from minority communities. Under this scheme, students will receive a one time help from the Karnataka state government.
Key Details of Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility criteria | Students who have passed class 10 (SSLC) and Class 12 (2nd PUC) with 85% of marks or above in examinations conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board or the Department of Pre-University Education are eligible to receive the benefits under this incentive scheme. |
| Benefits | The top 1000 SSLC and top 1000 2nd PUC students from minority communities will receive one-time incentives of ₹10,000 and ₹20,000, respectively. |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka
The scholarship scheme is offered by the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka, to encourage students from minority communities to continue their education without financial constraints. The scholarship covers the admission fee, tuition fee, and maintenance allowance.
Key Details of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | Students from Classes 1 to 10 who have scored 50% or more in their previous examination are eligible to apply.
The total annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh. |
| Rate of Scholarship Admission + Tuition Fee | Admission Fee for Class VI to X: ₹500/- per annum, subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar). Tuition Fee for Class VI to X: ₹350/- per month, subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar) |
| Maintenance Allowance | For Classes I to V: ₹100/- per month for Day Scholar. For Class VI to X: ₹600/- per month for Hosteller, ₹100/- per month for Day Scholar |
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka
This Karnataka scholarship aims to encourage and provide financial assistance to students from minority communities in the state, enabling them to continue their studies at the post-matriculation level. Students must belong to a needy family. The scholarship is for students who have completed their Class 10 exam.
Key Details of Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka
| Particular | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | For students from communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains.
Students studying in Classes 11 up to PhD level are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 50% or more marks in the previous qualifying exam. The total family income of the candidate must be less than ₹2 lakhs. |
| Rate of Scholarship
Admission + Tuition Fee |
Admission and tuition fee Class XI & XII: ₹7,000/- per annum subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar) |
| Rate of Scholarship
Admission + Tuition Fee |
Admission and course/tuition fee for technical and vocational courses of XI and XII level (Courses of one or more year of duration): ₹10,000/- per annum, subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar) |
| Rate of Scholarship
Admission + Tuition Fee |
Admission and tuition fee for UG & PG level: ₹3,000/- per annum subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar) |
| Maintenance Allowance (For Class 11 and 12) | Technical and Professional Courses: ₹380/- per month for Hostellers & ₹230/- per month for Day Scholars |
| Maintenance Allowance (For Courses other than Technical and Professional Courses) | At UG & PG level: ₹570/- per month for Hosteller & ₹300/- per month for Day Scholar |
| Maintenance Allowance | For M.Phil & Ph.D.: ₹1,200/- per month for Hosteller & ₹550/- per month for Day Scholar |
MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka
With the objective of providing financial assistance to the minority communities of Karnataka state, the scheme has been introduced by the Government of Karnataka. To be eligible for the fellowship, students must be enrolled in a full-time course, and they will receive the scholarship amount based on the course they pursue.
Key Details of MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | MPhil and PhD students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities.
The annual income of the parent or guardian of the student should not exceed ₹8 lakhs. The maximum age limit is 35 years to apply for the fellowship. |
| Fellowship amount per month | ₹10,000 for Ph.D and ₹8,000 for M.Phil |
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka
This is a popular scholarship for students from minority communities who wish to pursue professional or technical courses, and it is run by the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka. The selected students will receive a reimbursement along with a monthly allowance. The scholarship can be renewed for the next year if the student maintains a 50% mark in the previous semesters.
Key Details of Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | 50% or more marks in the previous qualifying exam.
The annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakhs. |
| Scholarship Benefits | A full fee waiver is provided for students studying in selected institutes, or provides course fees reimbursement up to ₹20,000.
A maintenance allowance of ₹500 per month for day scholars and ₹1000 per year for hostelers for 10 months is provided. |
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship
Run by the Department of Education, Government of Karnataka, this fellowship program is applicable for students having a PG or any professional degree in Social Sciences or Public Policy. The selected students will receive a monthly stipend, and the scholarship can be renewed for one more year based on the candidate’s performance.
Key Details of Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility criteria | Students with a postgraduate/professional/any other degree in Social Sciences or Public Policy and relevant work experience of 3 to 10 years.
Students who are 35 years old or younger can apply for this fellowship. A regular degree in MBA, MSc, MA, or any other in Public Policy or Social Sciences are eligible to apply. |
| Benefits | The selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹70,000 per month for the duration of the fellowship. |
Karnataka Scholarships Application Process
This section contains answers to all the questions related to the scholarship application process. The table below provides information on how to apply for the available scholarships.
| Scholarship Name | How to Apply? |
| National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka | Apply online through the official website of the Directorate of Minority. (gokdom.kar.nic.in/) |
| Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship | Apply online through the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka’s website. |
| Research Guidance PhD Fellowship for Backward Classes, Karnataka | Apply online through the Department of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Karnataka’s website. |
| Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka | Apply online through the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka’s website. |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka | Apply online through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka | Apply online through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) |
| Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka | Apply online through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) |
| MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka | Apply online through the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka’s website.
OR Apply offline through the Directorate of Minorities, 20th Floor, V.V Towers, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560001 |
| Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship | Apply via email to sskcon.recruit@gmail.com with “Application for Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship” as the subject |
Karnataka Scholarships Status
Students who applied for one of the Karnataka scholarships through the SSP Karnataka can check the same website for the scholarship status. Below, we have provided the steps you need to take to check the status.
Step 1: Visit the official website of SSP Karnataka (ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in/).
Step 2: Click on the login link as depicted in the image above.
Step 3: Now provide your student login ID, password and the captcha in the given boxes.
Step 4: Click on the student login button to access your account.
Step 5: Now tap on the scholarship status button to know the current information about your Karnataka scholarship.
Karnataka Scholarships FAQs
Where to apply for the Karnataka Scholarship 2025?
Students can apply at the official website: ssp.karnataka.gov.in. Click on 'Create an Account,' fill out the required details, and submit the scholarship form.
Which Karnataka scholarships are available for students?
Eligible students can apply for schemes like the National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Students, Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship, Pre- and Post-Matric Scholarships for Minorities, and others.
What is the last date to apply for the Karnataka pre-matric scholarship?
The official last date is yet to be announced, but applications are expected to open between August and September 2025.
What is the last date to apply for the Karnataka Post Matric scholarship?
The application deadline is expected to be announced soon, likely between August and September 2025.
How to check the SSP Scholarship status?
Visit ssp.karnataka.gov.in, click on 'Track Student Scholarship Status,' enter your Student SATS ID, select the financial year, and click 'Enter' to view the status.
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