Vidyasiri Scholarship for OBC (Karnataka)
Overview
The Vidyasiri Scholarship, offered by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Karnataka, provides boarding and lodging assistance to OBC students pursuing post-matric courses outside their home district who could not secure a government/aided hostel seat.
Selection Process: Applications are submitted online through the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP) and verified for eligibility, including a mandatory 75% attendance requirement to continue receiving the stipend.
Amount & Benefits
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Karnataka belonging to the OBC category; Be studying outside their home district in a recognised college, not staying in a government/aided hostel; Have family income not exceeding ₹1,00,000 (rural) or ₹2,50,000 (urban); Have secured at least 50% in the qualifying exam; Maintain 75% attendance; Not be receiving any other food/hostel allowance from the government.
Required documents
Application process
- 1Register on the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP)
- 2Fill the Vidyasiri Scholarship application form
- 3Upload required documents
- 4Submit before the deadline
- 5Maintain 75% attendance for continued disbursement
Selection process
- 1Application submittedYour form is filed on the official portal.
- 2Institute verificationYour college confirms enrolment and documents.
- 3State verificationThe state department reviews and approves.
- 4Scholarship approvalThe sanctioning authority clears the award.
- 5Fund transferThe amount is credited to your bank account.
Indicative timeline
Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Government of Karnataka – BCM Department.