Attention Students! We are back with another golden opportunity for scholarship targeting SC & ST students. It is an initiative of the Karnataka Government by offering a Prize Money Scholarship 2025 to encourage young meritorious underprivileged students for education. It has been launched through their Social and Tribal Welfare Department- SWD & TWD for the academic year 2025-26 to support these communities financially.
This scholarship covers various levels of students from post-matric to Undergraduate to Postgraduate courses in multiple streams including the diploma programs. The scholarship amount ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 will be given to deserving SC/ST individuals. Let’s explore further and get to know the complete information along with the latest updates on – Application Deadlines, Eligible students, online status check, and the whole process.
Objectives of Karnataka Prize Money Scholarship
Scholarship will be given by the Karnataka Social Welfare Department to SC students and the Tribal Welfare Department to ST students who have passed in the first attempt in courses after matric completion. The main objective behind its introduction is to provide support for pursuing higher education by lowering their financial burden. It will help in higher enrollment of students and serve as a source to reward academic excellence.
Short Summary
- Scholarship Name: Prize Money Scholarship 2025
- State Government: Karnataka
- Providing Department: Social Welfare Department- SWD & Tribal Welfare Department- TWD
- Year: 2025-2026
- Beneficiary: Karnataka SC & ST students
- Eligibility: No age restriction- Post Matric, UG & PG
- Benefits/Amount in scholarship: up to Rs. 35,000/- INR
- Status Check Online: swdservices.karnataka.gov.in & twd.karnataka.gov.in
- Deadline to apply: 13/06/2025
Who is Eligible?
Students must fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned as follows-
- Resident of Karnataka permanently.
- Belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes category.
- Passed all subjects in first attempt in first division marks are eligible.
- No age restriction is there.
- Studied at the Government-recognized institutions or colleges or UGC-recognised deemed universities.
- Evening batch students are also eligible.
NOTE: The students who are not eligible to apply: Pursuing education abroad, having compartments in exams, and education through open universities outside Karnataka.
Application Process for the Prize Money Scholarship 2025
- Go to the portal-
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- SC: Social Welfare Department website (sw.kar.nic.in)
- ST students: Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department portal: twd.karnataka.gov.in
- Register for a new account:- Provide basic details like Aadhar no. Or your mobile number and make a password.
- Fill out the application form:- First Log in with your credentials and start entering the requested info- Name, academics, passing year.
- Upload your documents:- Like Aadhar Card, photo, marksheet (scanned), your Aadhar verification will be done.
- Review and submit:- Check properly and cross-verify all details, and click on submit.
- Submit the hard copies:- Send to the District Social Welfare Office or the Tribal Welfare Office for proper and necessary verification. (Otherwise, chances of rejection).
How to Check Status Online
- Open the official website of swdservices.karnataka.gov.in or twd.karnataka.gov.in
- On the right side of the website, you will find the Application Status option.
- You can choose to view the report by Application no. Wise or college-wise.
- Enter your application number or college information by selecting the district and college name.
- Give any other relevant information requested.
- Now select the option to verify status. It will be displayed on your screen so check carefully.
- You can regularly check your status so that you don’t miss any important information on the website.
Scholarship Application Deadlines – Last Date to Apply
Last Date for application in the TWD department – For Post Matric Applications is 13/06/2025, and no further extension is allowed for anyone. It is also applicable for PWD department scholarships, so if you’ve missed this opportunity, wait for some official notification.
Necessary Documents Required
Check out the list below and be prepared with your documents before applying-
- A passport-size photograph (in 100 KB)
- Aadhar Card for ID proof validation
- Domicile certificate
- A family income certificate
- SC/ST Original certificate
- SLCC or PUC mark sheet
- Pan Card Number
- Bank details with account number
- A disability certificate authorized by the government
Scholarship Amount under Prize Money
| COURSE | PRIZE MONEY (In Rs.) |
| II PUC, 3 Years Polytechnic Diploma | Rs. 20000.00 |
| Any Degree course | Rs. 25000.00 |
| Any Post-Graduate courses like MA, M.Sc.,etc | Rs. 30000.00 |
| Course in Agriculture, Engineering, Or Medicine | Rs. 35000.00 |
Tips to Follow
- First, check your eligibility, then only apply to avoid rejection.
- Prepared your required documents prior to avoid a last-minute rush.
- If your college is not listed for the online application, do visit the tribal welfare office and request the addition.
- Keep checking the status of your online application form through their portal.
- Check the list of colleges or universities under the scheme.
Official Contact Details – Helpline Desk
For SC Students in the Social Welfare Department:
- Control Room Number: 080-22634300, 080-22340956
- Official Email: [email protected]
- Website link: http://www.sw.kar.nic.in
For ST Students in Tribal Welfare Department:
- Official Email: [email protected]
- Fax No. : 080-22269075
- HELPLINE Number: 080-22261789
Frequently Asked Questions- FAQs
Q- How do I apply and check my status?
By visiting their portal- swdservices.karnataka.gov.in or tribal welfare site, you will find an option to check.
Q- What reward can I expect under this?
Ranging from INR 20,000 to INR 30,000.
Q- What are the deadlines to submit application?
On TWD, date of application started in June and deadline was 13/06/2025.
Q- How can I connect on call?
Contact Details for PWD- 080-22340956.
Q- Can students studying abroad apply?
No, they don’t fall under the eligibility.
