SSP Scholarship (2024): How to Apply, Last Dates & Status

Eligibility Criteria for SSP Scholarship

There’s a certain set of criteria for every category of state scholarship. The table below outlines the prime eligibility criteria:

SSP Post Matric Scholarship	Applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State He/she must be from the SC/ST and OBC category.  Family income should be less than INR 2,50,000 p.a. (INR 2,00,000 for the ST category and INR 1,00,000 for the OBC category)SC category students must have scored at least 50% in the last examination
Vidyasiri Scholarship	Applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State He/she must be from SC/ST and OBC category.  Family income should be less than INR 2,50,000 p.a. (INR 2,00,000 for the ST category and INR 1,00,000 for OBC category)The student should have 75% attendance
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students	Applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State He/she must be from the minority community.Family income should be less than INR 2,50,000 p.a. The student must have scored at least 50% in the last examination He must be pursuing class 11th or above
Post-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class	Applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State He/she must be from the SC/ST and OBC category.  The students must have scored at least 50% for Category 1 and 60% for categories 2A, 3A, and 3BHe must be pursuing class 11th or above
Merit-Based Scholarship	Applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State Family income should be less than INR 2,50,000 p.a. The student must have scored at least 55% in the 9th class (General category)The student must have scored at least 55% in the 9th class (SC/ST category)
Reimbursement for Engineering Diploma (SC/ST)	Applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State Family income should be between INR 2,50,000 p.a. To INR 10 Lakhs p.a.Parents of the students must be working in defense services.

It is advisable to check for the specific category of scholarship for any changes or updation in the eligibility criteria.

Application Process for SSP Scholarship

The application process for SSP Scholarship 2024 is very simple. Follow the steps mentioned below:

• Step 1: Visit the official website at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in and navigate to the ‘students’ section.
• Step 2: Create an account by filling in all the necessary details.
• Step 3: Once your account is created, the next step is to carefully fill out the application form.
• Step 4: Upload all the documents in the required format.
• Step 5: Review your application carefully and submit it. Always consider the last date for the SSP scholarship.

SSP Scholarship 2024 Date of Application

 It is important to take care of the last date for submitting the applications.

According to the official portal, the last date to submit application for the Backward Classes Welfare Department Scheme is 15th October 2024, and for the Department of Technical Education Scheme, the last date is 31st October 2024.

Application dates for other departments are yet to be announced. It is advisable to regularly check the official website to be updated about any changes.

Vidyasiri Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To be able to get the Vidyasiri Scholarship, a certain set of eligibility criteria is required to be fulfilled which include:

• The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State 
• He/she must be from the SC/ST and OBC category.  
• Family income should be less than INR 2,50,000 p.a. (INR 2,00,000 for the ST category and INR 1,00,000 for the OBC category)
• The student should have 75% attendance 

Reimbursement for Engineering Diploma (SC/ST)

As far as reimbursement for an Engineering Diploma (SC/ST) is concerned, the following eligibility criteria need to be considered:

• Applicant must be a resident of Karnataka State 
• Family income should be between INR 2,50,000 p.a. To INR 10 Lakhs p.a.
• Parents of the students must be working in defense services.

SSP Scholarship 2024 Benefits

The initiative of SSP Scholarship 2024 comes with a lot of benefits which include:

• It works as a financial assistance to cover the complete fee and hostel charges.
• Varied amounts are awarded to different groups of students to support accommodation and food under the Vidyasiri Scholarship.
• It also provides a monthly maintenance allowance of 1200 for hostellers and 550 for day-scholars.

SSP Scholarship 2024 Selection Procedure

The SSP Scholarship by the Karnataka government is an initiative to support students who aim to pursue higher studies but are burdened with financial inadequacy. 

It is important to fill out the application form with utmost care and sincerity and upload all the necessary documents in the required format.

The scholarship is awarded solely on the basis of merit based on the academic qualifications and grades attained by the student.

SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship Documents Required 

The following documents are required for the SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship:

• Certificate of caste
• Income proof
• Bank passbook
• Photographs (passport-sized)
• Domicile certificate
• Enrollment details like college ID and registration number
• Fee receipts
• Economical weaker section certificate
• Disability registration number. issued by government
• Last Qualifying Exam Mark Sheet

Conclusion

The SSP scholarship scheme by the Karnataka government can make many student’s dreams a reality. It is important to first check if you’re eligible for the scholarship. After confirming your eligibility, fill out the application form within the deadline. Always keep the documents handy and in the same format as required.

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