GOKDOM Scholarship 2024: Overseas, Minority, Post-Matric, Pre-Matric

The Government of Karnataka along with the Directorate of Minorities has introduced GOKDOM scholarship. It is one of the initiatives covered by GOKDOM, a Bengaluru-based agency that focuses on all challenges faced by minority groups like Christians, Buddhists, Jains, Muslims, Parsis, and Sikhs. This scholarship provides several monetary benefits, fee waivers, and allowances. Let’s go through the list of scholarships covered under this term with their eligibility criteria, award amount, and other vital details one by one.

Name of the Scholarship	GOKDOM scholarship
Provider	Directorate of Minorities, Karnataka, India
Beneficiaries	Students from minority communities in Karnataka, India
Level covered	Class 1 – PhD
Eligibility	Varies with scholarship
Benefits	Financial assistance to help students afford their education, support for students from minority communities, and opportunity to pursue higher education and achieve one’s goals
Application Deadline	31 October 2023

GOKDOM Scholarship 2024: Application Period

Launched in 1999-2000 by the Directorate of Backward Classes, GOKDOM’s sole aim is to lift the socio-economic status of minority groups. It’s responsible for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and implementation of the following key functions:

1. Schemes to accelerate the socio-economic development of backward classes.
2. Education schemes for students.
3. Schemes for women and children.
4. Suitable training and employment opportunities for students to tackle the issues related to economic backwardness.

Given below is the application period for each GOKDOM Scholarship should you wish to apply for any of them:

Scholarship Name	Application Period
Pre-Matric Scholarship	August-March
Post-Matric Scholarship (MCM)
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka	August-September
MPhil and PhD Fellowship Program for Minority Students	May-June

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Eligibility Criteria

One of the common eligibility criteria for the GOKDOM Scholarship is that the applicant must be domiciled in Karnataka. Apart from this, all the schemes under this scholarship have their separate set of eligibility criteria. They are as follows:

Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria
Pre-Matric Scholarship	The applicant must be studying in Classes 1 – 10. Should’ve obtained >50% marks in their previous annual examination. Applicant’s family income must be less than INR 1 lakh from all sources. Applicants who are domiciled in Karnataka but studying in some other state are also eligible.
Post-Matric Scholarship (MCM)	The applicant must be studying in Classes 1 – 10. Should’ve obtained >50% marks in their previous annual examination. Applicant’s family income must be less than INR 1 lakh from all sources. Applicants who are domiciles in Karnataka but studying in some other state are also eligible.
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka	The applicant must be studying in Classes 1 – 10. Should’ve obtained >50% marks in their previous annual examination. Applicant’s family income must be less than INR 1 lakh from all sources. Applicants who are domiciled in Karnataka but studying in some other state are also eligible.
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka	The applicant must have scored more than 85% marks in their Class 10 or 12.
MPhil and PhD Fellowship Program for Minority Students	The applicant should be under 35 years of age. Their annual family income of the family must not exceed INR 6 lakh. Government/full-time employees are not eligible to apply.

GOKDOM Scholarship: Amount, Benefits, Allowances

If you are eligible for any of the schemes under the GOKDOM Scholarship, then you receive several monetary benefits and allowances related to your education. Here’s a breakdown of all the benefits offered by them:

Scholarship	Awards/Benefits
Pre-Matric Scholarship	Covers tuition fees, admission fees and maintenance allowance
Post-Matric Scholarship (MCM)
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka	Amount up to INR 30,000
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka	Covers tuition fees, admission fees, and maintenance allowance
MPhil and PhD Fellowship Program for Minority Students	Fellowship worth INR 25,000/month and a contingency grant of INR 10,000 pa

How to Apply for the GOKDOM Scholarship?

While the eligibility and award amount for the GOKDOM Scholarship may differ, the application process remains the same. Given below are the various modes through which you can apply for them:

Scholarship	Application Mode
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka	Online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and then the State Scholarship Portal
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka	Online through GOKDOM
MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka	Online/Offline through GOKDOM

Here’s how you can apply:

1. Create an account on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by going to its official website and clicking on the “Create Account” button. 
2. Provide your personal information, like your name, address, and email address. You will also need to create a password and select a security question.

3. Once you have created an account, you will need to complete your profile by providing information about your education, family, and financial situation. 

4. Upload scanned copies of your required documents, such as your Aadhaar card, income certificate, and caste certificate.

5. Click on the “Apply” button next to the scholarship you are interested in and provide additional information about your eligibility for the scholarship.

6. After completing your application, submit it. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted.

7. You can check your application status by logging into your NSP account and clicking on the “My Applications” tab. 

8. If your application is approved, you will receive the scholarship amount directly in your bank account.

Documents Required

Here’s a list of documents required to apply for the GOKDOM scholarship:

• Aadhar Card
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate
• Domicile Certificate of Karnataka
• Academic transcripts like mark sheets and certificates
• Admission fee receipt
• Bank account details

Contact Details

You can also contact the concerned authorities for any queries regarding the GOKDOM Scholarship at the following address:

Address: Directorate of Minorities,

20th & 21st Floor,

V V Towers (Main),

Dr. B R Ambedkar Veedhi,

Bangalore – 560001

GOKDOM Helpline – 080 22535900

Email ID: [email protected]

Website: https://dom.karnataka.gov.in/english

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