VFASS

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

Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme (VFAS) is specifically designed for students from backward classes pursuing post-matric courses in government, local, aided, and recognized private institutions affiliated with statutory universities in Karnataka. The scheme requires students to link their Aadhaar number to their bank account. To be eligible for the scheme, students must be citizens of India and permanent residents of Karnataka. They should belong to backward classes listed by the Government of India or the State Government. Students who have not secured admission in any departmental or government-funded student hostel and are studying in post-matric courses are eligible to apply. The scheme provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,500 for 10 months, totaling Rs. 15,000 per annum, which is directly credited to the students' bank accounts. The income of the student's family should fall within specific limits based on the category they belong to. The eligibility criteria also include minimum marks required in the previous year's annual examination for fresh and renewal students.

• 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.

• 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.
• Direct crediting of funds to the students' bank accounts.
• Promotes access to higher education for eligible students.
• Encourages academic performance through the eligibility criteria.
• Reduces the financial burden on students pursuing post-matric courses.

• Students attending equivalent courses more than once are not eligible.
• Students practicing medicine during postgraduate medical courses are not eligible.
• Students who have changed courses multiple times are not eligible.