Karnataka Prize Money Scholarship 2025: Apply Online

The Karnataka Prize Money Scholarship 2025 is an initiative by the Social Welfare Department (SWD) and Tribal Welfare Department (TWD) of Karnataka to support the education of SC/ST students. The scholarship rewards students who have completed their courses with first-class and helps them manage academic expenses. This merit-based scholarship provides prize money ranging from ₹7,000 to ₹35,000, depending on the academic level.

Here is a comprehensive guide on how to apply, eligibility criteria, required documents, and important dates for the Karnataka Prize Money Scholarship 2025.

Scholarship Name	Karnataka Prize Money Scholarship
Concerned Departments	Social Welfare Department (SWD) & Tribal Welfare Department (TWD)
Beneficiaries	SC/ST Students
Academic Year	2024-25 (Passed out students)
Scholarship Amount	₹7,000 to ₹35,000
Scholarship Status	Active
Application Mode	Online via Seva Sindhu Portal
Last Date	31/12/2025

To qualify for the Karnataka Prize Money Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must have the following documents ready to apply for the karnataka Prize Money Scholarship:

The amount of the prize money varies based on the applicant’s educational level and percentage obtained:

Qualification	Percentage Obtained	Prize Money Amount
SSLC (Class 10)	60% to 74.99%	₹7,000
SSLC (Class 10)	75% and above	₹15,000
2nd PUC / Polytechnic Diploma	60% and above	₹20,000
Any Degree Course	60% and above	₹25,000
Postgraduate Courses	60% and above	₹30,000
Professional Courses (Engineering, Medicine, etc.)	60% and above	₹35,000

Step 1: Visit the Application Form

• Go to the Seva Sindhu Portal and find the karnataka Prize Money scholarship SC Application Form under the Social Welfare Department section.

Step 2: Select the Scheme

• Choose the appropriate scheme based on your qualification. For example:
  • SSLC students should select the SSLC option.
  • 2nd PUC/Diploma/Degree/PG students should select the Post-Metric option.
  • Top 5 rank holders should select the Top 5 Rank option.

Step 3: Aadhaar Authentication

• Click on Validate Aadhaar. Enter your Aadhaar number and complete the OTP verification.

Step 4: Fill Application Form

• After authentication, complete the online application form by providing personal details, course details, and uploading the marks card and other documents.
  • Diploma/Degree/PG students need to upload all semester marks cards in PDF format (each semester as a separate file).

Step 5: Submit and Acknowledgment

After uploading the documents, click Register. You will receive an acknowledgment which can be printed or downloaded for your reference.

Step 1: Visit the Application Form

• Go to the ST Prize Money Application Form on the Tribal Welfare Department website.

Step 2: Enter SSLC Details

• Enter SSLC board type, SSLC pass-out year, SSLC register number, and name as in Aadhaar.

Step 3: Aadhaar Authentication

• Complete the Aadhaar authentication by entering the OTP received on the registered mobile number.

Step 4: Fill Application Form

• Fill out personal details, course details, and upload the required documents (marks cards, caste certificate, photo).

Step 5: Submit and Finalize

After completing the form, accept the declaration and click Submit to complete your application.

After applying online, students must submit the attested physical copies of the following documents:

• SC students: Submit to the Social Welfare Department office in your district.
• ST students: Submit to the Tribal Welfare Department office in your district.

Students applying for Rank Prize Money or One-Time Financial Assistance must submit additional documents like Rank Certificates or IIT/IIM Admission Certificate to the Commissioner, Department of Social Welfare, Bangalore.

• For SC Students: 080-22634300, 080-22340956
• For ST Students: 9482300400

No, only students who passed all subjects on the first attempt and achieved first-class (60% or above) are eligible.

Yes, lateral entry students are eligible as long as they meet the first-class requirement.

₹7,000 for 60% to 74.99% and ₹15,000 for 75% and above in SSLC.

No, documents must be submitted at the District Welfare Office for prize money to be sanctioned.

Yes, if you achieve first class in multiple courses, you can apply for the prize money for each course.