Scholarships in Karnataka 2026
Find the latest and most comprehensive list of Karnataka state scholarships. Currently, we have 17 verified opportunities available for students from Karnataka.
Total Available
17
Verified schemes
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Per academic year
Data Freshness
100%
Verified Jan 2026
Active Karnataka Scholarships
17 results
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Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
15 Jan 2026
Online
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses)
Quick Eligibility: Scheduled Caste (SC) • Karnataka
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Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
15 Jan 2026
Online
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses)
Quick Eligibility: Scheduled Tribe (ST) • Karnataka
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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
Invalid Date
Online
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, General Degree, Dual Degree, UG, PG, Professional courses)
Quick Eligibility: Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Category 1, Category 2A, Category 3A, Category 3B, Nomadic Tribes (NT), Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNT). Caste must be in OBC list notified by Government of India or State Government. • Karnataka
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Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
Invalid Date
Online (Two Portals)
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, General Degree, Professional/Technical Courses, UG, PG). NOT applicable for correspondence/distance learning or certificate/training programs.
Quick Eligibility: Minority Communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian) • Karnataka
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Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
Invalid Date
Online
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards)
Quick Eligibility: General Category - Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Includes: Children of defense personnel (SC/ST parents in Army/Navy/Airforce, JCO/NCO/Lower ranks). Children of unorganized workers (auto drivers, daily wage laborers, construction workers, etc.). General category students with low income. Brahmin community students (separate scheme under Brahmin Development Board - verify). • Karnataka
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Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
31 Dec 2025
Online
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses)
Quick Eligibility: All categories (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General) - must possess valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card issued by Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India. • Karnataka
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Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
12 Dec 2025
Online
Post-Matric (Classes 11/PUC onwards including Diploma, ITI, General Degree, Professional courses, UG, PG)
Quick Eligibility: Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Category 1, Category 2A, Category 3A, Category 3B, Nomadic Tribes (NT), Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNT). Caste must be in OBC list notified by Government of India or State Government. • Karnataka
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Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
30 Sept 2025
Online (Two Portals)
Post-Matric Professional/Technical: UG and PG professional/technical courses ONLY. Admission must be through competitive examination.
Quick Eligibility: Minority Communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian) • Karnataka
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Sandeepani Shishya Vethana Scholarship (Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
Invalid Date
Online
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards). Must have passed Class 10 (SSLC) before or on application date.
Quick Eligibility: Brahmin community only • Karnataka
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Pre-Matric SC Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
15 Jan 2026
Online
Class 1 to Class 10
Quick Eligibility: Scheduled Castes (SC) • Karnataka
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Pre-Matric ST Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
7 Mar 2025
Online
Class 1 to Class 10
Quick Eligibility: Scheduled Tribes (ST) • Karnataka
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Pre-Matric OBC Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
31 Oct 2025
Online
Class 1 to Class 10
Quick Eligibility: Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Categories 1, 2A, 3A, 3B • Karnataka
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Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
30 Nov 2025
Online
Class 1 to Class 8 (Note: ONLY up to Class 8, unlike SC/ST/OBC which go to Class 10)
Quick Eligibility: Minority communities: Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi • Karnataka
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Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
31 Dec 2025
Online
Class 1 to Class 10
Quick Eligibility: Students with Disabilities (Persons with Disabilities - PWD) with valid UDID • Karnataka
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SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
Amount varies
15 Jan 2026
Online
Class 1 to PhD, Professional, ITI, Diploma
Quick Eligibility: Karnataka
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NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka)
DSERT Karnataka
Amount varies
15 Oct 2025
Online
Class 8
Quick Eligibility: Karnataka
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Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka)
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
Amount varies
6 Jan 2026
Online
Undergraduate (Arts, Science, Commerce)
Quick Eligibility: Karnataka
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Karnataka state scholarships?
Generally, these scholarships are for students who are permanent residents (domicile) of Karnataka. Some schemes may also require you to be studying within the state.
What is the common deadline?
Deadlines vary by scheme. Most government scholarships open between July and September. Always check the "Last Verified" date on our listing.
Which documents are mandatory?
Mandatory documents usually include: 1. Aadhaar Card, 2. Karnataka Domicile Certificate, 3. Income Certificate, and 4. Previous year marksheets.
How to apply?
Click on the scholarship to view the official portal link. Most Karnataka scholarships are applied through state portals or NSP.