A new scholarship scheme has been introduced for the Scheduled caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backwards Class students of Odisha who are currently enrolled in Pre Matric or Post Matric courses. Through the implementation of the Odisha Scholarship 2024, meritorious and needy students will get financial help to cover their educational expenses. Students who get selected under the Odisha Scholarship 2024 will need to fulfill all the eligibility criteria required for registration. The registration process will start on 18th August 2023 and it will end on 5th March 2024. So, students must fill out their application form online form via visiting the official website. All the information related to the Odisha Scholarship 2024 will be available in their post.
About Odisha Scholarship
The Odisha Scholarship is introduced by the SC/ST and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha for the SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS students to financially support them. The SC/ST students will get a scholarship amount up to Rs. 550 for day scholars and Rs.1200 for hostellers. The OBC/SEBC/EWS students will get Rs.350 for day scholars and Rs.750 per year for hostellers; this scholarship amount will depend on the students who are hostellers or day scholars.
- The scholarship amount will be transferred into the bank account of the candidates via the DBT method. The annual family income of candidates from SC/ST/OBC community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh. The best part of this Odisha Scholarship is that there are no Application fees for its submission. The selection of students will be done based on their eligibility criteria and academic records.
What is Pre Matric Odisha Scholarship?
Pre matric scholarship is introduced for the students who are enrolled in class 9th to 10th level. Here the words Pre Means Before and Matric Means 10th, those students who complete their 8th are eligible for applying under various Pre Matric Scholarships to avail of multiple scholarship benefits to complete their studies. Because mostly education of Pre Matric level is very expensive and not all poor students can afford it. So, such Pre Matric Scholarships will help thousands of meritorious students, it will fill the educational gap.
What is Post Matric Odisha Scholarship
Post matric scholarship and introduced for the students who are enrolled in class 11th, 12th, Graduation, and Post graduation level. Here the words Post Means After and Matric Means 10th, aa those students who complete their 10th students are eligible for applying under various Post Matric Scholarships to avail of multiple scholarship benefits to complete their studies. Because mostly the education of Post Matric level is very expensive and not all poor students can afford it. So, such Post Matric Scholarships will help thousands of meritorious students, it will fill the educational gap.
The objective of Odisha Scholarship
The main aim of Odisha Scholarship is to make all the financially weak students educated the same as the students who are financially privileged. With the rising amount of college fees many students are not able to pay it, as they are about to take a drop from their education. Through this Odisha Scholarship will easily pay their fees. The selected students will receive Scholarship amount for the duration of their pursuing course. Many students who are very motivated towards their studies but the high rising amount of school fees cannot be affordable by economically disadvantaged students. This will encourage many talented students to fulfill their passion and make their family or India proud.
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Key Highlights of Odisha Scholarship
| Launched By | SC/ST and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Name of Scholarship | Odisha Scholarship |
| Objective | To provide financial assistance to deserving students |
| Benefits | Financial assistance |
| Eligibility Criteria | Students from pre matric or post matric courses who belong to SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS |
| Deadline | 5th March 2024 |
| Official Website | Odisha State Scholarship Portal |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should belong to the SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS Community of the state. .
- The annual family income of candidates from SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Applicants should not be involved in any other scholarship program.
- Students must enroll in pre-matric or Post matric courses.
Type of Odisha Scholarship Department Wise
- KALIA Scholarship
- e-Medhabruti
- Biju Yuba Sashaktikaran Yojana (LAPTOP DBT)
- Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana
- NUA-O Scholarship
- NUA-O Scholarship – II
- Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti
- Junior Merit (Class – 11 to 12)
- Lower Primary Merit (Class-3) 2 Years (Class 4 – 5)
- Lower Primary Merit-cum-Poverty (Class-3) 2 Years (Class 4 – 5)
- NRTS Scholarship (9 to 10)
- Pathani Samanta Mathematics – 1 (Class – 6 to 8)
- Pathani Samanta Mathematics – 2 (Class – 9 to 10)
- Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent (Class – 11 to 12)
- Upper Primary Merit (Class 5) 2 Years (Class – 6 – 7)
- Upper Primary Poverty cum Merit (Class 5) 2 Years (Class – 6 – 7)
- Green Passage (Orphans Students)
- Merit Scholarship
- Merit-cum-Poverty Stipend
- Sudakshya for Girls Child
- Post Matric Scholarship
- Pre Matric
- Pre-Matric Component-2 ( Class 1 to 10 )
Also Read: State Scholarship Portal Login
Required Documents
- College/Institution ID
- Residential Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Institute Declaration Certificate
- Matriculation Certificate of the Student
- Divyang Certificate in case of differently able students
- Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Valid Mobile Number
Selection Process
The selection of students will be done based on their eligibility criteria and academic records.
Odisha Scholarship Apply Online 2024
- Applicants first need to visit the official website of the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
- The homepage will appear on your screen, here you have to click on the New Registration option.
- Now the registration page will appear on your screen. If in all the necessary details such as:
- State
- Scholarship Category
- Name of the student
- Scheme type
- Gender
- Mobile number
- Email ID
- Bank IFSC code
- Bank account number
- Identification details
- After filling all these steps click on the submit button. All the process of registration will be completed.
Contact Details
- Toll Free number (155335 /1800-345-6770) is operational from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all official days.
FAQs
What is the last date for registration under the Odisha Scholarship?
The last date for registration under the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship will be on 5th March 2024.
What is the benefit of the Odisha Scholarship?
The selected students will get a scholarship amount per year for the expenses of their education which will cover stationary items, tuition fees and other accommodation.
What is the selection process for the Odisha Scholarship?
The selection of students will be done based on their eligibility criteria and documents uploaded with the application form.