Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students 2018-19, Karnataka

• Belong to ST category
• Be a domicile of Karnataka state
• Be pursuing studies at post-matric or post-secondary level (class 11 to postdoctoral level) at a government recognised institution  
• Have passed matriculation/higher secondary or any other higher examination from a recognized board of secondary education or university
• Have annual family income less than INR 2.50 Lakh from all sources

• Compulsory non-refundable fee including enrolment/registration fee, tuition fee library fee, medical examination fee, games fee, etc. 
• Study tour charges of up to INR 1600 per annum
• Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1600 (for research scholars)
• Additional allowance for students with disabilities depending on the degree of disability
• An annual allowance of INR 1200 for books 
• Up to INR 7500 for a set of books for two students at degree courses and INR 5000 for postgraduate courses
• Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1200 per month for hostellers and INR 550 per month for day scholars  

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through following steps -

Step 1: Visit the National Scholarship Portal.
Step 2: Click on New Student? Register Here.
Step 3: Select the state of domicile, select the name of the scholarship the student is applying for, select scheme type, write the name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, email ID.
Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFS Code, Account Number).
Step 5: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 6: Login using OTP and fill the form.
Step 7: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.

Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill only one application as multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of the form.