The Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2025 is a flagship initiative by the Government of Karnataka aimed at promoting higher education among the children of farmers, fishermen, and weavers. Launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, the scheme seeks to alleviate the financial burden on rural families and encourage students to pursue education beyond school.(Buddy4Study, CollegeDekho)
Objectives of the Scheme
The primary goals of the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scholarship are:
- Enhancing Educational Access: To provide financial assistance to children of farmers, fishermen, and weavers, enabling them to pursue higher education without economic constraints.
- Reducing Dropout Rates: By offering scholarships, the scheme aims to decrease the number of students discontinuing their studies due to financial hardships.
- Promoting Gender Equality: The scholarship offers higher amounts to female students, encouraging their continued participation in higher education.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Karnataka.(rnsit.ac.in)
- Parental Occupation: Should be the child of a registered farmer, fisherman, or weaver in Karnataka.(Buddy4Study)
- Educational Enrollment: Must have completed Class 10 and be enrolled in a recognized educational institution for higher studies.(Krishi Jagran)
- Academic Performance: Students who have repeated their studies, taken re-examinations, or failed are not eligible.(Yuva Kanaja)
- Scholarship Exclusivity: Only one scholarship is granted per eligible student, even if both parents are registered in the eligible occupations.(Yuva Kanaja)
Scholarship Amounts
The scholarship amounts vary based on the course and gender of the student:(Yuva Kanaja)
- Pre-University Course (PUC)/ITI/Diploma:
- Boys: ₹2,500
- Girls and other genders: ₹3,000(Krishi Jagran, Yuva Kanaja)
- Undergraduate Courses (BA/BSc/BCom):
- Boys: ₹5,000
- Girls and other genders: ₹5,500(Yuva Kanaja)
- Professional Courses (LLB, Nursing, Paramedical, BPharm, etc.):
- Boys: ₹7,500
- Girls and other genders: ₹8,000
- MBBS, BE/BTech, and Postgraduate Courses:
- Boys: ₹10,000
- Girls and other genders: ₹11,000
- Secondary Education (Classes 8 to 10):
- Girls from farmer families: ₹2,000 per annum(Yuva Kanaja)
Application Process
Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
- Online Registration: Visit the official Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scholarship portal at raitamitra.karnataka.gov.in and register using the required details.(raitamitra.karnataka.gov.in)
- Document Submission: Upload necessary documents, including:
- Aadhaar card
- Caste and income certificates
- Bank account details
- Educational certificates
- Proof of parental occupation(Buddy4Study, CollegeDekho, rnsit.ac.in)
- Verification: The submitted applications will be verified by the concerned authorities.
- Disbursement: Upon successful verification, the scholarship amount will be directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
Important Considerations
- Single Scholarship Rule: Each eligible student can avail only one scholarship under this scheme.(Yuva Kanaja)
- Course Selection: The scholarship is applicable to one course type; students cannot claim the scholarship for multiple courses simultaneously.(Yuva Kanaja)
- Academic Performance: Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving the scholarship.
Contact Information
For assistance or more information:
- Email: [email protected](YouTube)
- Helpline: 1800 425 3553(Yuva Kanaja)
The Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scholarship 2025 stands as a testament to the Karnataka government’s commitment to empowering the rural youth through education. By addressing financial barriers, the scheme paves the way for a more educated and skilled generation, contributing to the overall development of the state.