As desired by Shri. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmasthala scholarship (Sujnananidhi) program has been introduced to economically poor students. This scholarship comes under Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP). The main intension of this scholarship is to help the students who are financially feeble and are keen to complete their education. Dharmasthala scholarship, similarly known as provides financial support to students and they will be given monthly remuneration.
Sujnananidhi Scholarship is given to the children whose parents’ are part of Self-Help Groups (SHG)/Pragathi Bandhu. The Self-Help Group members should be permanent resident of Karnataka. It carries a wide ranges of technical course students such as BAMS, BDS, MBBS, etc. it proves to serve as a backbone for those students who are willing to study and are career-oriented. The selected students will receive the amount through DBT (Direct Bank Transfer). This article will show you how to apply, eligibility criteria, etc. If your parents are part of SHGs/PBG’s member you are able to apply for Dharmasthala scholarship.

Dharmasthala Scholarship 2024-25
A new scholarship has been launched by the ShriKshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) known as Dharmasthala Scholarship. The main motive of this scholarship is to help the students who are financially backward and are keen to pursue higher education. Through this scholarship, it provides a lot of opportunities to students and they will be given monthly remuneration. This scholarship is distributed among 8000 students of Karnataka. Applying for this scholarship can be done only through SKDRDP’s CSC center. For the academic year 2024-25, The applications for scholarship is currently open students can apply till March 31, 2025.
Name of the Scholarship | Dharmasthala Scholarship by SKDRDP (Sujnananidhi Scholarship) |
Launched by | Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project |
State | Karnataka |
Beneficiary | Students who’re domicile of Karnataka |
Amount | Up to Rs.1,000 per month |
hocdp@skdrdpindia.org | |
Application Mode | Through SKDRDP CSC Center |
Last Date | March 31, 2025 |
Official Website | www.skdrdpindia.org |
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Eligibility Criteria for Dharmasthala Scholarship
- The applicant should be resident of Karnataka.
- Parent of the student should be a member of SKDRDP Self-Help Groups (SHG) / Pragathi Bandhu Group (PBG).
- The applicant must pass class 10th and 12th from a registered board and have good academic performance.
- The beneficiary should be ward of any member of SHG/PBG.
- Should be a student who is pursuing technical or professional courses such as MBA, BBA, etc.
- Should belong from backward section of society.
- The family income should be less.
Process to Apply for Dharmasthala Scholarship 2024
Dharmasthala Scholarship can be applied only through SKDRDP’s Office. Students who wish to grab this scholarship can go to nearest taluk office to apply for this scholarship with necessary documents. To see the format of scholarship visit https://skdrdpindia.org/ and download the format for reference.
Selection Process
Major points will be considered for Sujnananidhi or Dharmasthala Scholarship in selection process are:
- Academic performance of the applicant must be outstanding.
- Merit-Based evaluation will be done.
- Students who are financially weaker will be considered.
- Eligibility criteria (mentioned above) must be met by student.
- The documents submitted should be copy of original.
- Enter the required information correctly in an application form.
- Application must be filled before timeline given.
- Maintain accuracy of document while uploading information. Do not make mistakes.
- The purpose of student to get scholarship must be genuine.
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Benefits of the Scholarship
Dharmasthala Scholarship has played a major role in many aspirants who wish to continue their study. Around 8000 student’s gets benefit every year. The scholarship amount will be credited to student’s bank account every month. Based on eligibility.
- About 6000 students pursuing technical courses such as B.TCH, B.Ed, ITI, Nursing, DPEd, Diploma, and others. Will receive an amount of Rs.400 per month.
- About 2000 students pursuing technical courses like MBBS, BDS, BE, BAMS, and more will receive an amount of Rs.1,000 per month.
Important Dates
The dates to apply for Dharmasthala scholarship is given below.
Starting Date | 03-10-2024 |
Deadline of the scholarship | 31-03-2025 |
Documents required for Dharmasthala Scholarship
- Aadhaar Card of parent and student
- SSLC Mark sheet
- Pan Card
- Ration Card (RC)
- Bank Passbook
- Recommendation Letter From SKDRDP Project Office
- Fee receipt and School Certificate
- Confirmation Letter
- Resolution Book of Parents’ Association
- Admission enrollment receipt
- Technical degree certificate
Contact Information
For any query or enquiry, anybody can contact the following details.
- Email-Id:-hocdp@skdrdpindia.org
- Web address:- www.skdrdpindia.org
- Sujnananidhi Scholarship Format for 2024-25:- Download
How to fill Dharmasthala Scholarship application form?
Application can be filled only through taluk office of SKDRDP. They must visit the office with the necessary documents (mentioned above).
What is the last date for SKDRDP Sujnananidhi Scholarship?
The last date was extended till March 31, 2025.
How to Check Scholarship Status?
Go to https://skdrdpindia.org portal.