The Social Welfare Department has invited online applications from eligible SC/ST students for availing Pre-Matric student scholarship. The annual income of parents of students from First to Eighth standards should not exceed Rs. 6 lakh and that of parents of Ninth and Tenth standards should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh. The last date for applying is Oct. 20. Students can apply through the website — ssp.karnataka.gov.in For details, visit the Department Office at Dr. Babu Jagjivanram Bhavan, Valmiki Road, Vinayakanagar (Paduvarahalli) or contact Ph: 0821- 2520910.