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Updated on 25th June, 2024 , 7 min read

SSP Scholarship 2024 (Apply Here) - ssp.karnataka.gov.in

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SSP Scholarship Last Date

The last date for the SSP Scholarship is yet to be announced

 

SSP Scholarship 2024 Overview

The Government of Karnataka has launched the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) to ease the distribution of scholarships offered by its various departments. This online platform comprises two main sections: the SSP pre-matric scholarship 2024 and the SSP post-matric scholarship 2024. Pre-matric scholarships cater to students from Class 1 to 10, while post-matric scholarships target those continuing their education after Class 10. Both programs aim to assist students facing financial difficulties. The SSP Scholarship 2024 specifically targets marginalized communities, including Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST), providing them with financial aid for pursuing higher education. For more details, refer to the full article.

 

SSP Scholarship Highlights 2024

The table shows the important highlights of the SSP Scholarship 2024:

Name of the Portal

State Scholarship Portal (SSP)

Name of the Scholarship

SSP Scholarship 2024

Portal URL

ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in

Types of Scholarship

Pre-Matric Scholarships

Post-Matric Scholarships

Fee Reimbursement Schemes

Number of Departments offering scholarships

7

Academic Year

202

Beneficiaries

Domicile students of Karnataka belonging to SC/ST/BC/Minorities categories

Benefits

Variable Benefits

Application Process

Online 

Application Timeline

Between February and June

The Government of Karnataka has started the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) to ease the distribution of scholarships provided by various departments. Its main aim is to ensure the smooth and efficient disbursement of funds to eligible students. The portal enhances transparency in the application process and document submission. Moreover, scholarship funds from different departments are transferred directly to beneficiaries' accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Key departments hosting their scholarships on the SSP include:

  • Social Welfare Department
  • Tribal Welfare Department
  • Backward Classes Welfare Department
  • Department of Minority Welfare
  • Department of Technical Education
  • Department of Medical Education
  • Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board
Also Read: UP Scholarship 2024 & e-Kalyan Scholarship 2024

 

SSP Scholarship Application Form Date 2024

The table below shows the SSP Scholarship 2024 application form dates:

Name of the scholarship 

SSP Scholarship 

For the year 

2024

Type of scholarship 

Pre matric scholarship, Post matric scholarship 

Registration Date

June, 2024

Last Date to apply online SSP Scholarship 2025 

January 2025

Eligible students 

SC, ST, and OBC category students 

Eligibility for SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2024

Class 10 or below students 

Eligibility for SSP Scholarship 2024

Class 11 and above 

State 

Karnataka 

Launched by 

Government of Karnataka 

Under the department 

Minority Welfare Department of Karnataka State. 

Mode of application 

Online 

Official Website 

ssp.karnataka.gov.in

SSP Scholarship 2024: Eligibility Criteria 

To qualify for any scholarship listed on the SSP scholarship portal, applicants must first meet the primary requirement of being a legal resident of Karnataka. Additionally, specific criteria must be fulfilled depending on the scholarship type. Here are the detailed eligibility conditions:

 

Post-matric Scholarship for SC Students

  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Karnataka.
  • Academic Performance: A minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades in the latest final examination is required.
  • Family Income: The annual income of the student's family should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.

Post-matric Scholarship for ST Students

  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Karnataka.
  • Academic Performance: A minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades in the latest final examination is required.
  • Family Income: The annual income of the student's family should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.

Vidyasiri Scholarship

  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Karnataka and belong to either the SC/ST or minority community.
  • Attendance: A minimum attendance of 75% throughout the academic year is mandatory.
  • Family Income: For SC/ST candidates, the annual family income should not exceed INR 2 lakh, and for OBC candidates, it should not exceed INR 1 lakh.

Post-matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students

  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Karnataka and belong to the Backward Classes category.
  • Educational Level: Pursuing studies at the post-matriculation level is required.
  • Academic Performance: A minimum of 50% marks (for category 1) and 60% marks (for categories 2A, 3A, and 3B) in the previous examination is necessary.
  • Family Income: The annual family income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.

Fee Reimbursement for Backward Classes Students

  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Karnataka.
  • Academic Performance: A minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades in the latest final examination is required.
  • Family Income: The annual income of the student's family should not exceed INR 2 lakh.

Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities

  • Domicile: Applicants must possess a domicile in Karnataka.
  • Educational Level: Enrollment in Class 11, 12, graduate, postgraduate, technical or vocational courses, M.Phil., or PhD is required.
  • Academic Performance: A minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination is necessary.
  • Family Income: The annual income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh from all sources.
  • Minority Community: Applicants must identify with minority communities like Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian/Parsi.

Merit cum Means Scholarship

  • Domicile: Applicants must have a domicile in Karnataka.
  • Educational Level: Should be in Class 9.
  • Academic Performance: A minimum of 55% or equivalent marks in Class 8 is required (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST students).
  • Family Income: The family's income must be less than INR 2.5 lakhs from all sources.

Fee Reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma Engineering SC/ST Students

  • Domicile: Applicants should have a domicile in Karnataka.
  • Family Income: The annual family income should fall between INR 2.5 lakh and 10 lakhs.
  • Defence Scholarship: Specifically available for ST/SC students whose parents are serving in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, or working as JCO/NCO/lower rank personnel.

Fee Reimbursement for SC/ST Medical Students

  • Domicile: Applicants should have a domicile in Karnataka.
  • Family Income: The annual family income should fall between INR 2.5 lakh to 10 lakhs.

Post-matric Scholarship for Karnataka State Brahmin

  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Karnataka and come from a Brahmin community.
  • Family Income: The annual income of the student's family should not exceed INR 8 lakh.
  • Academic Performance: A minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades in the latest final examination is required.

SSP Scholarship 2024: Documents Required 

The students willing to apply should keep in mind that the documents mentioned below are very crucial. If students don’t have the required documents, their application will be rejected. So, it is highly recommended to keep all the documents ready beforehand:  

  • Students SATs ID/ College
  • Registration Number
  • Student’s Mobile Number
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • e-Attestation Numbers
  • Aadhaar Number of Student and Parents
  • Eligible Fee Receipt
  • Bonafide Certificate
  • SSLC/ 10th Marks Card
  • PUC Registration Number (first-year degree courses)
  • Marks Card of the previous year
  • Study Certificate
  • Disability Card Number issued by GOI for differently abled students.
  • EWS Certificate (Applicable for only Brahmin category students) number in the student’s name, starting with RD.
  • Recent Salary Slip/ Certificate (In case of student parents working in State/Central Government)
Also Read About FAEA Scholarship 2024

SSP Scholarship 2024: How to Apply?

Applications for all types of SSP scholarships can be made online through the SSP portal only. Applicants can follow the steps given below to apply for any of the scholarships mentioned above:

Step 1- Creating an Account

  1. Begin by visiting the official website of the State Scholarship Portal.
  2. Locate and click on the designated link to apply for the "Post-Matric Scholarship for the Financial Year 2022-23."
  3. Proceed to click on the "Create Account" option.
  4. Complete the required fields, acknowledge consent, and then click on the "Proceed" button.
  5. After doing this, you need to link your Aadhaar with your bank account. After that, provide your email, contact number, OTP, and then tap on “Submit.”
  6. Enter your certificate information and click "Proceed."
  7. If you have a ration card, click "Yes" and enter the number; otherwise, you must apply for one to proceed.
  8. After entering the ration card number, a list of family members will appear. Select the applicant's name from the list and click "Check" to proceed.
  9. Finally, create a password and click "Submit" to finish the procedure.

Step 2- Student Login:

  1. You should begin by going to the official website of the SSP scholarship.
  2. Locate and click the "Student Login" button that appears on the dashboard.
  3. To log in securely, provide your username, password, and captcha.
  4. After successfully logging in, fill out the scholarship application form, making sure to include all of the relevant information.
  5. Attach all essential documents and submit your completed application.

Step 3: Online Attestation of Documents

Applicants on the SSP scholarship portal must have their documents electronically certified by their college's e-Attestation officer before proceeding with their application. The stages below detail the process for applicants:

  1. Go to the official SSP scholarship website and browse to the homepage.
  2. To proceed, locate and select the "Click here for e-authentication portal (Students)" option.
  3. A new window will appear, inviting candidates to input their Aadhaar number, captcha code, and agree by ticking the appropriate box.
  4. Click the "Verify" button to begin the verification process.
  5. After successful verification, candidates will be led to their student profile page.
  6. Fill up the relevant information, such as the name of the college, university, course, and so on, and then upload the required papers.
  7. Access the "Aadhar Consent" form, fill it out, and download it for further processing.
  8. Visit your college's e-Attestation official to get the form and original documents attested.
  9. Once the officer has completed the e-Attestation process, the documents will be shown in the "Approved Documents" section for verification.

SSP Scholarship 2024: Benefits

The table below shows the benefits given to students by the SSP Scholarship 2024:

Scholarship

Benefits

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 annum.
  • Group B students will receive INR 3,350 per annum.
  • Group C students will receive INR 2,100 per annum.
  • Group 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

 

SSP Scholarship 2024: How to Track Scholarship Status

To track your student scholarship status, follow the steps given below:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of SSP.
  • Step 2: On the homepage, tap on the link for 'Track Student Scholarship Status'
  • Step 3: Mention your SATS ID.
  • Step 4: Enter the appropriate financial Year.
  • Step 5: Tap on 'Search' button

The status of your scholarship application will be shown on the screen.

 

SSP Scholarship 2024: Contact Details

In case the applicants face any kind of problem in applying for the scholarship at the SSP scholarship portal, they can contact the following helpline number and email ID: 

  • Department of Social Welfare: 9480843005/ 9844251221/ 8073406449 
  • Department of Minority Welfare: (080)-22535931; Email: gokdomssp2020@gmail.com
  • Tribal Welfare Department: (080)-22261789
  • Department of Backward Classes Welfare: 805077004/805077005 | Email ID: bcwd.scholarship@karnataka.gov.in
  • Department of Technical Education: (080)-22356949

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Frequently Asked Questions

SSP Scholarship 2024 can be applied by which class students?

Students from Class 1 to 10 can apply for the SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2024.

Students from which class can apply for SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2024?

Students from class 10 or below can apply for SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2024.

What does SSP CEG stand for?

The Centre for e-Governance has developed a comprehensive State Scholarship Portal (SSP) to facilitate the approval of pre-matric and post-matric scholarships offered through different schemes by the Government of Karnataka.

How can students apply for SSP Scholarship 2024?

Students can apply for SSP Scholarship throught their official website (ssp.karnataka.gov.in.).

Who are benefited by SSP scholarship?

The students who are domiciles of Karnataka can avail the benefit of SSP scholarship. Apart from this, there are a few eligibility criteria as well that a student must fulfil to apply for the SSP scholarship under various departments.

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