Karnataka ePASS Scholarship

The Karnataka Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships (ePASS) is a dedicated online portal managed by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare to streamline the disbursement of post-matric scholarships. This initiative serves students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) who are pursuing higher education in recognized institutions across Karnataka. The scheme aims to alleviate the financial burden of tuition fees and living expenses, thereby reducing dropout rates among economically disadvantaged groups. Benefits typically include the reimbursement of tuition fees, laboratory fees, and a monthly maintenance allowance. By digitizing the application process, the government ensures transparency, eliminates middle-men, and facilitates direct benefit transfers to student bank accounts linked with Aadhaar.