The Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship scheme is an initiative to provide financial assistance to students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Karnataka who wish to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral (PhD) programs abroad.
The scheme covers multiple fields of study, including:
- Engineering & Management
- Pure Sciences & Applied Sciences
- Agriculture Sciences & Medicine
- International Commerce, Economics, Accounting & Finance
- Humanities, Social Science, Fine Arts & Law
A total of 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate & PhD students are selected based on family income and academic merit.
Benefits
- 100% Scholarship for students from families earning less than ₹8 lakh per year
- 50% Scholarship for students from families earning ₹8–15 lakh per year
- 33% Scholarship for students from families earning above ₹15 lakh per year
- 33% reservation for women candidates
- 5% reservation for physically handicapped candidates
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
- Age limit: 21 years for undergraduate courses, 35 years for postgraduate and PhD programs.
- Minimum marks required:
- 80% in PUC/12th for undergraduate applicants.
- 55% in qualifying degree for postgraduate & PhD applicants.
- Must have cleared standardized tests (GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS) with the required scores.
- Should have secured admission into a full-time degree program at an overseas university/college.
Exclusions
- Students not belonging to SC/ST communities are ineligible.
- Only permanent residents of Karnataka can apply.
- Students without confirmed admission in a foreign university cannot apply.
- The scholarship does not cover visa fees, travel expenses, or personal costs.
- Candidates failing to maintain academic progress may be disqualified.
- The scholarship is non-transferable and cannot be deferred.
Application Process
Online Application Steps
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the residency, age, academic, and income criteria.
- Select Universities: Identify recognized overseas universities offering full-time programs.
- Prepare Documents: Gather required documents (listed below).
- Take Standardized Tests: Appear for GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS and obtain minimum qualifying scores.
- Submit Application Online:
- Visit the official website.
- Fill in required details.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Selection & Results: Wait for the announcement of shortlisted candidates. Selected candidates will be notified.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate
- Latest income certificate (including details of both parents)
- Last 2 years’ IT returns
- Degree/Master’s Degree Convocation Certificate
- All Semester Marks Cards
- Offer letter from an overseas university
- Copy of passport
- Tuition & maintenance fee details from the university
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who will get the benefits?
Students belonging to SC/ST communities in Karnataka who have secured admission to an overseas university.
Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
Financial assistance for tuition and living expenses, based on family income.
Q: What percentage of the scholarship quota is reserved for women?
33% of the scholarship quota is reserved for women candidates.
Q: What percentage of the scholarship quota is reserved for physically handicapped candidates?
5% of the quota is reserved for physically handicapped candidates.
Q: What are the family income limits for different scholarship percentages?
- Less than ₹8 lakh per year → 100% scholarship
- ₹8–15 lakh per year → 50% scholarship
- Above ₹15 lakh per year → 33% scholarship
Q: Who should apply?
SC/ST students who are permanent residents of Karnataka and meet the academic, income, and standardized test criteria.
Q: Do you belong to the SC/ST community?
The scheme is exclusively for SC/ST students.
Q: Have you secured admission into a full-time degree program at an overseas university?
Yes, admission confirmation is mandatory before applying.
Q: Have you obtained the required marks in your qualifying exams?
- 80% in PUC/12th for UG applicants
- 55% in UG for PG/PhD applicants
Q: Have you cleared GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS exams?
Yes, clearing standardized tests with minimum scores is required.
Q: What is the official link to apply for this scheme?
Applications can be submitted on the official Karnataka government scholarship portal.
Q: What documents are required?
Applicants must submit Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, IT returns, university offer letter, passport, tuition fee details, and more.
Q: How to get a caste certificate?
Caste certificates can be obtained from the relevant district/taluk office in Karnataka.
Q: How to get an income certificate?
Income certificates are issued by the Karnataka revenue department.
Q: What document is used for Permanent Residence Proof?
The Aadhaar card or domicile certificate is required for residency verification.