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Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1-8), Karnataka

Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
Amount
Financial assistance as per government norms
Deadline
30 Sept 2026
18 days left
Applications close
30 Sept 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
School
Scheme type
Government scheme
Coverage
1 state
Study levels
School
Listing
Source verified

Overview

A Karnataka government pre-matric scholarship for Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 1 to 8 with annual family income below ₹6 lakh, administered through the State Scholarship Portal.

Amount & Benefits

Financial assistance towards education for Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 1 to 8, credited via direct bank transfer through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be studying in Classes 1 to 8; Belong to the Scheduled Tribe category; Have annual family income below ₹6,00,000; Be a domicile of Karnataka.

School Income ≤ ₹6,00,000/yr GOVERNMENT ST

Required documents

Caste/category certificate
Karnataka domicile proof
Family income certificate
School bonafide certificate / valid SATS ID
Bank account details

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1-8), Karnataka application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
31 Aug 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
30 Sept 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Oct 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
14 Nov 2026
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.