The State Scholarship Portal (SSP) is the gateway created by the Government of Karnataka to facilitate Scholarships to the students. This portal offers different scholarships to help the students get an opportunity to gain various pre-matric and post-matric scholarship schemes along with financial assistance to the needy minority communities, and economic background students who wish to be meritorious in their future studies.

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Overview Of The SSP Scholarship Scheme

Below are the important features of the SSP Scholarship Scheme:-

Section	Key Information
SSP Scholarship	Digital platform for Karnataka students to access various scholarships (pre-matric & post-matric).
Pre-Matric & Post-Matric	Pre-Matric: For class 1 to 10 and Post-Matric: For Classes Beyond 10
Need for SSP Scholarship	Financial aid for economically disadvantaged and minority students to promote equity in education.
Scholarship Schemes	Multiple schemes are offered through Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Backward Classes, and other departments.
Objectives	Provide financial aid, promote higher education, reduce dropout rates, and simplify the application.
Benefits	Financial support, equal opportunities, merit-based awards, and an easy application process.
Eligibility	Income ≤ ₹2.5 LPA, Karnataka resident, passed the last exam, valid caste & income certificate, Aadhaar card.
Documents Required	Mark sheet, caste & income certificate, Aadhaar card, fee receipt, enrollment number, passport photo.
How to Apply	Visit the SSP website, create an account, fill in the details, upload documents, and submit the application.
Check Status	Visit the SSP website, select 'Status', enter details, and view the application status.
Conclusion	Simplified process, covering all levels of education, providing equal opportunities for Karnataka students.

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What Is The SSP Scholarship?

The SSP Scholarship is a digital platform launched by the Karnataka government to provide access to various scholarships for students in the state. The portal offers scholarships for students from minority backgrounds, economically weaker sections, and those who perform well academically. Scholarships are available for both pre-matric and post-matric students, ensuring financial aid at every stage of education.

What Are Pre-Matric And Post-Matric Scholarships?

Let us see the difference between the pre and post-matric scholarships in the state of Karnataka.

• Pre-Matric Scholarships: These scholarships are offered to learners in classes 1 to 10. As such, its purpose is as a tool for advocating for school education for students from minorities and disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Post-Matric Scholarships: These scholarships are for students who are proceeding to levels beyond Class 10 such as higher Secondary and university, diploma and masters levels. It assists students depending on his/her outcome after sitting for matriculation (10th grade).

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What Is The Need For SSP Scholarship?

SSP Scholarship solves the problem of the challenges that many students encounter in terms of finances to further their studies. The Karnataka government’s scholarships are aimed at covering merit-based, means-based, caste and economically disadvantaged students to ensure equity in the system. This welfare enables learners from needy families to regimes in their educational dreams without the cost implications.

Scheme Lists For SSP Scholarship 2024

The following Table Showcases the list of scholarships that the government of Karnataka offers through the various ministries/departments:

Department Name	Scholarship Scheme	Eligibility	Documents Required
Social Welfare Department	Fee Reimbursement	Caste: SC, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA, Course: Any	Caste & income certificate, Aadhaar (Student & Parents, SATS ID (PUC students), University/Board Reg. No., HMIS ID
	Hostel Fee	Caste: SC, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA, Course: Any	Same as above
	Day scholar Maintenance	Caste: SC, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA, Course: Any	Same as above
Tribal Welfare Department	Fee Reimbursement	Caste: ST, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA, Course: Any	Caste & income certificate, Aadhaar (Student & Parents, SATS ID, University/Board Reg. No., HMIS ID
	Hostel Fee	Caste: ST, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA, Course: Any	Same as above
	Day scholar Maintenance	Caste: ST, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA, Course: Any	Same as above
Backward Classes Welfare Department	Fee Reimbursement	Caste: Cat-1, Other OBC, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA (Cat-1), ₹1 LPA (Other OBC), Course: Any	Caste & income certificate, Aadhaar (Student & Parents, SATS ID, University/Board Reg. No., HMIS ID
	Post matric Scholarship	Same as above	Same as above
	Vidhyasiri	Same as above	Same as above
Minority Welfare Department	Fee Reimbursement	Caste: Minorities, Income: Less than ₹2.5 LPA (Cat-1), ₹1 LPA (Other OBC), Course: Any	Caste & income certificate, NSP ID, Aadhaar (Student & Parents, SATS ID, University/Board Reg. No., HMIS ID
	Merit-cum-means	Same as above	Same as above
Technical Education Department	Fee Reimbursement (SC/ST)	Caste: SC/ST, Income: ₹2.5 LPA to ₹10 LPA, Course: BE/B.Tech, B-Arch, Diploma (KEA-CET)	Caste & income certificate, Aadhaar (Student & Parents, SATS ID, University/Board Reg. No., HMIS ID
	Fee Reimbursement (Defence)	Caste: No restriction, Income: No restriction, Course: BE/B.Tech, B-Arch, Diploma (KEA-CET), Defence: Parent serving as Non-Commissioned/Junior Officer	Caste & income certificate, Aadhaar (Student & Parents, SATS ID, University/Board Reg. No., HMIS ID, Service Certificate (Defence)
Medical Education Department	Fee Reimbursement (SC/ST)	Caste: SC/ST, Income: ₹2.5 LPA to ₹10 LPA, Course: Medical (MBBS, BDS, etc.)	Same as above
AYUSH Department	Fee Reimbursement (SC/ST)	Caste: SC/ST, Income: ₹2.5 LPA to ₹10 LPA, Course: Medical (MBBS, BDS, etc.)	Same as above

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What Are The Objectives Of The SSP Scholarship?

The main objectives of the SSP Scholarship are:

• To provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students.

• To promote higher education by reducing dropout rates in school and college.

• To ensure equal educational opportunities for minority groups and students from backward communities.

• To simplify the scholarship application process through a centralised digital platform.

What Are The Benefits Of SSP Scholarship?

The SSP Scholarship provides multiple benefits to students. Some of these benefits are listed below

• Financial Support: The costs include tuition fees, books as well as other miscellaneous expenses for which students get financial aid to cater for.

• Equal Opportunities: The scholarship will help to ensure that such students from EwS or a minority can get a chance to study in good schools.

• Merit-Based Awards: Students who excel academically are rewarded, encouraging them to continue their studies.

• Easy Application Process: As there is a centralized portal, one does not even need much effort to apply for scholarships to be granted.

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What Are The Eligibility Criteria Of SSP Scholarship?

The applicant needs to have these points checked to avail the benefits of the SSP Scholarship

• Annual household income should not exceed ₹2,50,000 (this may vary by scheme).

• The student must be a resident of Karnataka.

• The student must have passed the previous exam.

• A valid caste and income certificate.

• The student must possess an Aadhaar card.

What Documents Are Required For The SSP Scholarship?

Following is the list of the important documents required for the SSP Scholarship:

• Mark sheet of the last qualifying examination.

• Valid caste certificate.

• Valid income certificate.

• Linked passbook with Aadhaar number for a bank account.

• Fee receipt number.

• Enrollment number.

• Aadhaar card number.

• Latest passport-size photo (scanned).

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How To Apply For The SSP Scholarship?

Follow these steps to complete your application:

• STEP 1: Visit the official website: Go to ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.

• STEP 2:Click on the 'Students' option: Start the application process from the student section.

• STEP 3: Create a new account if you are a new user.

• STEP 4:Log in with your details and password to complete the SSP Scholarship registration.

• STEP 5:Fill in the necessary details and upload scanned documents in the required format.

• STEP 6: Verify the entered details and submit your application.

How To Check The Status Of The SSP Scholarship?

Students can easily check their SSP scholarship status by following these steps:

• Visit the official SSP website: Go to ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.

• Select 'Status': Click on ‘Application Status’ from the dropdown menu.

• Enter the required details: Fill in your application details and click on ‘Search’.

• Check your status: The status of your application will be displayed on the screen.

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Conclusion

The SSP Scholarship is also beneficial for the students from Karnataka as they will get the scholarship for study. It also has a simple process of applying for the scholarship making it possible for all the students from all the parts of the world to be able to pursue their dreams in education without worrying about finances. This scholarship is available both for the pre-matric and post-matric scholars which means that this scholarship covers all levels of education.

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Important Link

Official Website: SSP

SSP New Account Creation (Pre and Post Metric Both): SSP Portal

SSP Post-Matric Scholarship Application: Login & Apply

SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship Application: Login & Apply