Education is a fundamental right and every child has the right to access it. However, due to financial constraints, many students are not able to continue their higher education. To help such students, the Government of Karnataka has launched an SSP Scholarship for poor students to provide scholarships directly to the bank account. To avail the scholarship benefits students should be pursuing class I to class X and the candidates should belong to minority communities. The SSP portal serves as a centralized application hub for all pre- and post-matriculating scholarships offered by the various State agencies. The Government of Karnataka took an initiative through e-governance to distribute a different kind of scholarships to the Karnataka students. In this article we will provide an overview of the SSP Scholarship, Eligibility Criteria, Benefits of this scholarship programme, Documents Required and the process of online application form under this scholarship.
What is SSP Scholarship Karnataka?
Karnataka government has been always worried for their students better and brighter future and this the man factor that Karnataka government will launch this super scholarship scheme named SSP Scholarship with the objective to ensure their students social, economical and educational sustainable development in order to secure their better future and lifestyle. To ensure that every child receives an education, both state and central governments have implemented various schemes. Through this program, students can easily apply and avail of the benefits of the scholarship programme. SSP stands for State Scholarship Portal Scholarship. This program offers two main types of scholarships: pre-matric and post-matric scholarships. Pre-matric scholarships are available for students studying in classes 1 to 10, while post-matric scholarships are intended for students who have completed their 10th grade and wish to pursue higher education.
Highlights of SSP Scholarship
| Name of the Scholarship | SSP Scholarship 2023 |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Beneficiary | Students of Karnataka |
| Objective | To encourage students to pursue their higher studies by providing scholarship awards |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Eligibility | SC, ST & OBC students from Class 1 to 10 |
Aikyashree Scholarship Status 2023
Benefits of SSP Scholarship Last Date
- Many students will get the rewards under the scholarship programme which are as follows:
- Students who are pursuing an M.Phil degree will get INR 8,000/- as a reward after the completion of the course and research work.
- Students Who are pursuing a PhD degree will get INR 10,000/- as a monetary reward after the completion of the course and research work.
- SSP Scholarship program covers all the primary expenses such as as tuition fees, book/materials etc.
List of Scholarship Available Under SSP
| Scholarships | Introductory Department |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | Social Welfare Department |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | Tribal Welfare Department |
| Vidyasiri Scholarship | Backward Classes Welfare Department |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students | Backward Classes Welfare Department |
| Fee Reimbursement for Backward Classes Students | Backward Classes Welfare Department |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities | Department of Minority Welfare |
| Merit-cum-means scholarship for Minorities | Department of Minority Welfare |
| Fee Reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in Engineering SC/ST Students | Department of Technical Education |
| Fee Reimbursement for Medical SC/ST Students | Department of Medical Students |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board |
SSP Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- The basic eligibility criteria of the scholarship is that the students should belong to a certain category which is SC, ST, OBC etc. And others are listed are below:
For Post-Matric Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants should belong to SC,ST, OBC or any other minority community.
- There will be reservation for the girls for the scholarship around 30%.
- Candidates must secure 50% marks in previous education qualification.
- Annual Income of the family should not exceed INR 2,00,000/-.
- The aspirants should belong to Karnataka or have a domicile in Karnataka.
- Candidates should be pursuing either Class 11. Class 12 B.Com or ITI Courses.
For Post-Matric Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicants should belongs to a certain category such as SC,ST, OBC or any other minority community.
- The candidates should be pursuing from class 1 to class 10.
- The students who are eligible for the scholarship by fulfilling the primary requirements need to apply via both the portals NSP and SSP.
- The students must secure 50℅ marks in their last examination.
- Annual family income should not exceed INR 1,00,000/-.
- The SSP Scholarship is given to the students whose parents are not into good occupations that they can provide the basic requirements such as education to their children.
- The aspirants should belong to Karnataka or have a domicile in Karnataka.
Documents Required
Following documents are required to apply under the scholarship programme:
- Candidate and parent’s Aadhar card
- Fee receipt from the college
- Private or government hostel ID card
- Valid mobile number
- College or Institute registration number
- Ration card number
- UDID (Unique Disability ID)
- Caste/EWS certificate
- Income certificate
- Government-approved disability card number
Procedure to Apply Under SSP Scholarship Programme
To apply under this scholarship programme applicants should follow the below mentioned steps:
- Visit the Official Website of SSP.
- On homepage click on click her to apply for the post-matric scholarship.
- Now click on Student Login.
- Enter your username, password and Captcha code and click on Login.
- Now enter all the required details such as your name, father’s name, address etc.
- Upload and attach all the required documents.
- Finally click on Submit.
Contact Details
Social Welfare Department:
- 9482300400/080 226334300
Email ID:
- swdcontrolroom[at]gmail[dot]com
Tribal Welfare Department:
- 9482300400/080 226334300
Email ID:
- swdcontrolroom[at]gmail[dot]com
Department of Minority Welfare:
- 8277799990
Backward Classes Welfare Department:
- 8050770004/8050770005
Department of Agriculture:
- 1800-425-3553
Kutumba:
- 080-22371030
Email ID:
- kutumbasupport[at]karnataka[dot]gov[dot]in
Helpline Number for State Scholarship Portal:
- 1902