[LEGACY] SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship (State Scholarship Portal)
About the Program
The SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship by Government of Karnataka provides financial aid to students from Classes 1 to 10 belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities to prevent dropouts. Offered via the State Scholarship Portal (SSP), it supports underprivileged students with direct bank transfers. Applications for 2025-26 are expected to open in December 2025.
Benefits & Financial Support
Inclusions
Direct financial aid to bank accounts for educational expenses
supports tuition, maintenance
stipend for junior technical schools
covers Classes 1-10.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
School (Class 1–10)
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Automatic verification based on eligibility criteria including community, income, residency, and Aadhaar-bank linkage
department-wise approval and direct fund transfer to bank account[1][2][3]
Renewal Policy
Annual application required for each academic year
not automatic[3]
Application Process
['Visit the official SSP Pre-Matric portal at ssp.karnataka.gov.in/ssppre/PreHome.', 'Click on ‘Pre-Matric Scholarship’ or ‘Create Account’/‘New Registration’ for FY 2025-26.', 'Fill registration details including SATS ID, Aadhaar, mobile, email, and create login credentials.', 'Log in, select the relevant department (Social Welfare, Tribal, Backward Classes, Minority).', 'Complete application form with personal, academic, income, and bank details.', 'Upload required documents and submit; track status using SATS ID.']
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Invalid Date
Typically Dec 2025 to March 2026 (e.g., March 7, 10, 12, 15, 2025 for 2025-26; check portal for exact dates by department)[2]
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Detailed FAQs are being compiled for this scheme.
Help & Contact Support
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