karnataka labour welfare board scholarship 2026-27: Karnataka State Labour Welfare Board has given important good news to the children of organized workers. Applications have been invited online for the educational incentive grant for the year 2026-27. Eligible students from high school to postgraduate degree and those pursuing medical and engineering can apply for this facility.
This scheme has been implemented with the aim of providing financial assistance for the education of children of workers, and the last date for submitting applications is till 31 December 2026. Eligible students should apply through the official website by the last date.
Karnataka Labor Welfare Board Educational Incentive Fund 2026-27
The state government provides educational incentive financial assistance to the children of organized workers who pay contributions to the Karnataka Labour Welfare Board. Students studying at various levels including high school, graduation, post-graduation, medical and engineering can apply.
Under this scheme, eligible students will get financial assistance to continue their education, which is a useful opportunity for children of working families.
Important Information of the Scheme
Details – Information
- Scheme Name – Educational Incentive Fund Assistance
- Department – Karnataka Workers Welfare Board
- Academic Year – 2026-27
- Beneficiaries – Children of Organized Workers
- Application Method – Online
- Application Start – As per Official Notification
- Last Date – 31-12-2026
- Official Website – klwbapps.karnataka.gov.in
- Monthly Salary of Workers – Should not exceed ₹35,000
- Facility per Family – Maximum 2 Students
Who can apply?
Karnataka Labour Welfare Board should also have the following qualifications to get educational incentive.
- The applicant should be the children of organized workers who pay contributions to the Karnataka Labour Welfare Board of the state.
- The student should be studying from high school to post-graduate degree or medical/engineering in the academic year 2026-27.
- The monthly salary of the worker should not be more than ₹35,000.
- The student should also have passed with the prescribed marks in the previous academic year.
- This facility is provided to a maximum of two students in a family.
Last year’s score qualification
The announcement states that the student applying for the educational incentive grant should have passed the previous year by securing the following marks:
Category – Minimum marks required
- General category – 50%
- Scheduled Caste (SC) – 45%
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 45 percent
Note: This announcement mentions the eligibility of 50% marks for General Category and 45% marks for P.J./P.P. Category. Please check the official application guidelines for the exact eligibility applicable to your course.
Which students will get educational incentives?
Students studying at the following educational levels can apply under this scheme.
- High School (SSLC)
- Pre-university Education (PUC)
- Degree
- Post Graduation
- Medical
- Engineering
Eligibility is determined based on the course the student is currently pursuing and the previous year’s marks.
What are the documents required to apply?
The official application process requires the verification of the required documents and uploading them. Generally, the following documents may be required:
- Student’s previous year’s mark sheet.
- Current study registration or college certificate.
- Employee’s salary certificate.
- Employee’s identity or board contribution payment related document.
- Student’s bank account details.
- Aadhaar or other identity documents.
- Passport size photograph, if required.
How to apply online?
Eligible students can apply for Educational Incentive Assistance through the official online portal of Karnataka Labour Welfare Board.
Step 1: Open the official website
First visit the official website below.
Official Application Portal:
https://klwbapps.karnataka.gov.in
Step 2: Select Educational Incentive
Find the Educational Incentive related application option on the website.
Step 3: Enter the application details
Enter the student’s name, education details, worker information and other details asked correctly.
Step 4: Upload documents
Upload the required marksheet, salary and other documents as instructed by the official portal.
Step 5: Submit the application
Submit the application after checking all the details completely. If you get the application number or acknowledgement letter, keep it.