Vidyasiri food And Accommodation Scholarship Scheme
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Classes Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

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 stipend of Rs. 1,500 for10 months

Benefits:
1. Financial assistance for food and accommodation expenses.
   1. Monthly stipend of Rs. 1,500 for 10 months per academic year.
   1. Support for students belonging to backward classes.
   1. Direct crediting of funds to the students&amp;#39; bank accounts.
   1. Promotes access to higher education for eligible students.
   1. Encourages academic performance through the eligibility criteria.
   1. Reduces the financial burden on students pursuing post-matric courses.

Eligibility:
1. Students must be citizens of India and permanent residents of Karnataka.
   1. Students should belong to backward classes listed by the Government of India or the State Government.
   1. Students must be pursuing post-matric courses in government, local, aided, or recognized private institutions affiliated with statutory universities in Karnataka.
   1. Students who have not secured admission in any departmental or government-funded student hostel are eligible.
   1. The annual income of the student&amp;#39;s family should fall within the specified limits based on their category.

Application Process:
[Online]
Visit the official portal designated for the scholarship scheme.
Fill out the application form online through the SSP (Student Scholarship Portal) software.
Provide accurate personal and academic details as required in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents, such as Aadhaar card, bank account details, caste certificate, income certificate, and previous year's marks card.
After students complete the online application, please take a printout of the filled application form.
Gather all the required documents as specified in the application process and submit the hard copies of the application form and supporting documents to your respective college.
College principals and inspection officers will review the application and documents submitted by the student.
They will verify the information provided and ensure that all required documents are in order.
The Taluk Backward Classes Welfare Officer will further review and verify the application and documents. 
The officer will confirm the details provided and verify the eligibility of the student.
The District Backward Classes Welfare Officer will check the information the Taluk Welfare Officer provided.
They will ensure the application's compliance with the scheme's guidelines and regulations.
The college principal will provide information about the selected student's attendance, confirming that it meets the minimum requirement of 75%.
This attendance information will be uploaded by the Taluk Backward Classes Welfare Officer through the online portal.
Based on the respective year's budget, the qualified students will be approved at the taluk level for the Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship.
Grants will be allocated according to category-wise reservations and the Merit cum Means criteria.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card
Bank account details (account number and IFSC code)
Caste certificate
Income certificate
Previous year's marks card
Medical certificate (if applicable)