Student schemes in Karnataka
4 Karnataka government student schemes on myScheme (the Government of India's scheme portal), read 27 Oct 2026.
Each scheme below is copied from its page on myScheme (myscheme.gov.in), read on 27 Oct 2026: who can apply and the benefit as printed there, and the scheme's own links. Shishya adds no amounts and no dates. myScheme's text can be older than the department's latest order — check the official link before you apply. Shishya does not take applications.
Last dates
myScheme publishes no last date for any of these Karnataka schemes (read 27 Oct 2026). Departments usually announce dates on their own portals — the links on each scheme.
2026-27 last dates read on official portals (Shishya's scholarship list)
- Karnataka Vidyasiri (Food and Accommodation Assistance Scheme) — 31 Oct 2026 (official — bcwd.karnataka.gov.in, checked 3 Oct 2026)
Students aged 13 and above can get an email 7 days and 1 day before these dates, and a calendar file, on the deadlines page.
Scholarships, stipends and fee help (1)
Vidyasiri food And Accommodation Scholarship Scheme
Backward Classes Department
Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme (VFAS) is a government initiative in Karnataka that provides financial assistance to students belonging to backward classes pursuing post-matric courses in recognized institutions. Scheme offers a monthly…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- Students must be citizens of India and permanent residents of Karnataka.
- Students should belong to backward classes listed by the Government of India or the State Government.
- Students must be pursuing post-matric courses in government, local, aided, or recognized private institutions affiliated with statutory universities in Karnataka.
- Students who have not secured admission in any departmental or government-funded student hostel are eligible.
- The annual income of the student's family should fall within the specified limits based on their category.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- Financial assistance for food and accommodation expenses.
- Monthly stipend of Rs. 1,500 for 10 months per academic year.
- Support for students belonging to backward classes.
The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
Education loans (2)
Arivu Education Loan Scheme
Minorities Welfare Department
The "Arivu Education Loan Scheme," launched by the Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, and implemented by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation, offers loans to students pursuing professional courses like MBBS, B.E., B.Tech.…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- The student should belong to the State Religious Minority Community.
- The student should be a permanent resident of the State.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- > Loan Amount:
- The loan amount is granted from ₹50,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- every year until the course duration.
- > Loan Renewal Process:
The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
Overseas Educational Loan Scheme
Minorities Welfare Department
The "Overseas Educational Loan Scheme" objective is to provide financial/loan assistance to students belonging to minority communities who are pursuing graduate or postgraduate degree courses in recognized universities abroad.
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- The student should be a resident of Karnataka State.
- The student should belong to a minority community (Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh and Parsi).
- The student should have secured at least 60% marks in the previous year.
- The student should have received an offer letter from a foreign university.
- Loans will be provided only on mortgage of property (building/land) to the corporation. The value of the property should not be less than the loan amount.
- The students who have not received a scholarship from the Directorate of Minorities.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- The loan amount will be provided up to ₹20,00,000/- at a zero interest rate.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
Study abroad (1)
Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship
Social Welfare Department
The PRABHUDDHA OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP scheme selects around 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate and PhD students from the SC/ST communities, providing them with financial assistance. The initiative aims to support deserving students in pursuing their…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- Residency: The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka state in India.
- Age Limit: The age limit to apply for this scheme is 21 years for undergraduate courses, and 35 years for postgraduate and doctoral programs.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates applying for the scholarship must have scored at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in their qualifying degree exams for postgraduate and doctoral courses, and 80% marks or equivalent grade in qualifying exams (PUC/12th class)…
- Standardized Test Scores: The candidates should have cleared standardized tests like GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS exams with minimum score marks before applying for the scholarship.
- Admission: Applicants should have secured admission into a full-time degree program at an overseas university/college.
- Documents: The candidates must have the necessary documents like Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Latest Income Certificate, Last 2 years IT Returns, Degree/Master Degree Convocation Certificate, Degree/Master Degree All Semester Marks Card, Offer letter…
- Field of Study: The scholarship covers various fields of study, including Engineering and Management, Pure Sciences and applied sciences, Agriculture sciences and medicine, International Commerce, Economics, Accounting Finance, Humanities, Social science…
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
Also useful
- Scholarship finder — national and state scholarships for your class, category and family income.
- How to apply on NSP, ePASS and MahaDBT.
- myScheme — the Government of India's portal for every central and state scheme.
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