The Labour Card Scholarship is a financial assistance scheme introduced by labour welfare authorities to support the education of children of registered labourers. In Karnataka, eligible children of registered construction workers can receive educational assistance under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB). Applications for the 2026–27 Labour Card Scholarship can be submitted only after the official notification is released by the government.
What is the Labour Card Scholarship?
The Labour Card Scholarship is an education assistance scheme that provides financial support to the children of registered labourers studying in schools, PU colleges, ITI, Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate, and Professional courses. The main objective of the scheme is to reduce the financial burden on labour families and encourage students to continue their education.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Labour Card Scholarship, applicants should meet the following conditions:
- The parent must be a registered labourer with a valid Labour Card.
- The Labour Card registration must be active at the time of application.
- The student must be studying in a recognized educational institution.
- The applicant must satisfy all eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Required Documents
Applicants generally need the following documents:
- Valid Labour Card
- Aadhaar Card of the student
- Aadhaar Card of the parent
- Bank Passbook (student or eligible beneficiary)
- Latest marks card
- Admission receipt or Bonafide Certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Registered mobile number
- Caste and Income Certificate (if applicable)
Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount varies depending on the student’s class or course of study. Different assistance amounts are provided for school education, PUC, ITI, Diploma, Degree, and Professional courses. The exact scholarship amount for 2026–27 will be confirmed only after the government releases the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Labour Welfare Board website.
- Open the Scholarship or Education Assistance section.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the application and save the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Important Points
- Ensure that the Labour Card is active before applying.
- All details in the uploaded documents should match.
- Submit the application before the last date announced in the official notification.
Conclusion
The Labour Card Scholarship 2026–27 is an important education assistance scheme for the children of registered labourers. Eligible students should keep their documents ready and apply once the official application process begins. Always rely on the official notification for the latest information regarding eligibility, scholarship amount, application dates, and other guidelines.