There are a lot of students who are unable to get an education due to their weak financial condition. Due to this reason, the government implements various kinds of schemes. Through these schemes, scholarship is provided to the students. Recently the Government of Karnataka launched the SSP Scholarship 2024. Through this scholarship scheme pre and post-matric scholarships will be provided. Those students who are studying from class 1st to 10th will be provided pre-matric scholarship and those students who are studying post-class 10th will be provided a post-matric scholarship. The dropout rate will also be reduced with the implementation of this scheme. Other than that students will also become self-dependent.
Importance of the SSP Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to students who have weak financial conditions, the Government of Karnataka has launched the SSP scholarship scheme. Through this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to those students who are studying from class 1st to 10th under the pre-matric scholarship scheme, and for those students who are studying post-class 10th, the government is going to provide post-matric scholarship.
- All The eligible categories of students can apply under this scheme through the official portal. Now students are not required to depend on anyone to finance their education as the Government of Karnataka is going to provide them with financial assistance. With the implementation of this scheme, students will also be motivated to pursue higher education. Just coming will also reduce the dropout rate.
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Eligibility Criteria Of SSP Scholarship 2024
Technical Education Department
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
- Fee Reimbursement: The annual family income of the applicant should be between Rs 2.5 lakh to 10 lakh
- Defence Scholarship: ST/SC aspirant’s parents must be in the Army/Navy/Airforce or working as JCO/NCO/ Lower rank
Medical Education Department
- Fee Reimbursement: The annual family income of the applicant should be between Rs 2.5 lakh to 10 lakh
- Applicants must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
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Karnataka state Brahmin development board
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
- Fee Reimbursement: Applicant’s annual family income should be Rs 100000 or less
Department of Backward Class Welfare
- Fee Reimbursement/post matric scholarship: For category 1 students the annual family income should be Rs 2.5 lakh or less and for category 2A, 3A, 3B, and other OBC aspirants the annual family income should be Rs 100000 or fewer applicants must be a permanent resident of less Karnataka
Department of disability welfare
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
- There is no income restriction for SC, ST, BCM, Brahmin, or general category applicant
Minorities welfare department
- Hostel Fee Private hostel/college runFee Reimbursement/post matric scholarship: The annual family income of the candidate should be Rs 2 lakh or less
- Merit cum means scholarship: Applicant’s annual family income should be Rs 2.5 lakh or less applicants must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
Ayush Department
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
- Fee Reimbursement: The annual family income of the candidate should lie between 2.5 lakh to 10 lakh
Social Welfare Department
- Fee Reimbursement: The family income of the applicant should be Rs 2.5 lakh or less annually
- Hostel Fee: Private Hostel Government HostelApplicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
Tribal Welfare Department
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka
- Fee Reimbursement: The family income of the Schedule caste category candidate should be Rs 2.5 lakh or less annually Fee: Private hostel/College run.
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Objective Of SSP Karnataka Scholarship
- The main objective of the SSP scholarship is to provide scholarships to those students who are unable to finance their education due to their weak financial condition
- Now students are not required to depend on anyone to pursue higher education
- The Government of Karnataka is going to provide them with financial assistance for pursuing higher education
- With the implementation of this scheme, all the students will be motivated to pursue higher education which will improve the literacy ratio
- Other than that the dropout rate will be reduced
- This scheme will also generate employment as more and more students opt for higher education
Benefits Of SSP Scholarship 2024
- Applicants can apply through the SSP Post Matric Scholarship through a single integrated digitized platform
- With the implementation of this scheme, all the students of Karnataka will be able to get an education despite their financial condition
- Only the citizens of Karnataka can apply for this scheme
- Implementation of the scheme the dropout rate in the state will go down
- Now students are not required to leave their education because of their financial condition
- The amount of the scholarship will be directly transferred into the bank account of the beneficiary through the direct benefit transfer method
SSP Scholarship Apply Online 2024
If you want to apply for SSP Scholarship 2024 then you have to follow the required procedure:-
- First of all, go to the official website of the state scholarship SSP Portal
- The homepage will appear before you
- On the home page, you are required to click on create account
- Now you will be redirected to ssp.karnataka.gov.in Scholarship Page
- On this page, you have to click on select a plan
- After that, you have to select your cast or class
- Now you have to select your institution
- After that, if you have your Aadhaar then you have to click on yes
- Now you have to enter all the other related information
- After that, you will receive an OTP which you have to enter into the OTP box
- Now you have to click on submit
- After that, you have to enter other required details
- Now you have to upload all the required documents
- After that, you have to click on submit
- By following this procedure you can apply under the SSP scholarship
Required Documents
- Aadhar card of the candidate and parent
- Fee receipt of college
- Private or government hostel ID
- Valid mobile number
- College or Institute registration number
- Ration card number
- UDID
- Caste/EWS certificate
- Income certificate
- The card number of disability approved by the government of India
Award Details Under SSP Karnataka Post Matric Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship | Award Details |
Post-matric Scholarship for SC Students | Fee reimbursement and hostel fees |
Post-matric Scholarship for ST Students | Fee reimbursement and hostel fees |
Vidyasiri Scholarship | Food and accommodation |
Post-Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students | Group A students will receive INR 3,500 per annumGroup B students will receive INR 3,350 per annumGroup C students will receive INR 2,100 per annumGroup D students will receive INR 1,600 per annum |
Fee Reimbursement for Backward Classes Students | Fee reimbursement |
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities | Fee reimbursement and hostel fee |
Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities | Fee reimbursement (INR 12,000 per annum) and hostel fee |
Fee Reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in Engineering SC/ST Students | Fee reimbursement and defense scholarship |
Fee Reimbursement for Medical SC/ST Students | Fee reimbursement |
Post-matric Scholarship for Karnataka State Brahmin | Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 for hostellers and INR 550 per month for day scholars |
Selection Procedure Under SSP Scholarship Karnataka
- Applicants are required to register on the official portal
- After registration, the department will verify all the applications
- This verification will be done at the institute level
- After proper verification, the application will be approved
- The benefit amount will be directly transferred into the bank account of the beneficiary through the direct benefit transfer method
Conclusion
The Government of Karnataka has launched SSP scholarships to provide scholarships to students who are unable to afford quality education. Now students are not required to depend on anyone to finance their education. The Government of Karnataka is going to provide them with financial assistance. All eligible beneficiaries are required to visit the official website to get all the details regarding the scholarship. It is advised before applying for any scholarship to confirm the eligibility criteria once.
Contact Details
- E-Attestation/Post Matric Scholarship queries for help desk- 080-35254757
- Email ID- postmatrichelp@karnataka.gov.in
- Department of Social Welfare- 9008400010/9008400078
- Department of Minority Welfare- 080-22535931
- Scheduled Tribes welfare department- 080-22261789
- Department of Backward Classes Welfare- 080-8050770005
SSP Scholarship FAQs
Who launched SSP Scholarship Scheme?
The Government of Karnataka has launched this scheme for SC, ST, Minority, OBC, and general categories.
How much financial assistance will be provided through the SSP Scholarship?
Financial assistance of up to Rs 1200 per month will be provided through this scholarship scheme.
Can a candidate apply for two scholarships at a time?
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple scholarships at a time but only one scholarship can be availed in a year by the student as per eligibility criteria.
How many days will it take to get the scholarship amount?
It will take at least 3 to 4 months for an entire scholarship program to be completed.