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 class 11th, 12th, or higher education level. Through the implementation of the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024, meritorious and needy students will get financial help to cover their educational expenses. Students who got selected under the Odisha Post Matric 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 February 2024. So, students must fill out their application form online form via visiting the official website. All the information related to the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024 will be available in their post.
Overview of Odisha Post Matric Scholarship 2024
The Odisha Post Matric 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 the SC/ST/OBC community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh. The best part of this Odisha Post Matric 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.
The objective of the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship
The main aim of the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship is to make all the financially weak students educated the same as the financially privileged students. With the rising amount of college fees, many students are not able to pay it, as they are about to take a drop in their education. Through this Odisha Post Matric Scholarship will easily pay their fees. The selected students will receive a Scholarship amount for the duration of their pursuing course.
- Many students 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 families or India proud.
Key Highlights of Odisha Post Matric Scholarship
| Launched By | SC/ST and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Name of Scholarship | Odisha Post Matric Scholarship |
| Objective | To provide financial assistance to deserving students |
| Benefits | Financial assistance |
| Eligibility Criteria | Students from class 11th, 12th and higher education who belong to SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS |
| Deadline | 5th February 2024 |
| Official Website | Odisha State Scholarship Portal |
Odisha Post Matric SC Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste Community of the state. .
- The candidate must enroll in classes 11th, and 12th, Accountancy, Agriculture & Allied Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Applied Art & Craft, Architecture, Ayurvedic, B. Ed., B. Sc. Technical/Professional, B. Tech. and M. Tech. Dual Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, BVA, etc courses..
- The annual family income of candidates from the SC community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Applicants should not be involved in any other scholarship program.
Odisha Post Matric ST Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community of the state. .
- The candidate must enroll in classes 11th, and 12th, Accountancy, Agriculture & Allied Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Applied Art & Craft, Architecture, Ayurvedic, B. Ed., B. Sc. Technical/Professional, B. Tech. and M. Tech. Dual Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, BVA, etc courses..
- The annual family income of candidates from the ST community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Applicants should not be involved in any other scholarship program.
Odisha Post Matric EBC Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should belong to the Economically Weaker Section of the Community of State.
- The candidate must enroll in classes 11th, and 12th, Accountancy, Agriculture & Allied Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Applied Art & Craft, Architecture, Ayurvedic, B. Ed., B. Sc. Technical/Professional, B. Tech. and M. Tech. Dual Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, BVA, etc courses..
- The annual family income of candidates from the EBC community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Applicants must score at least 50% marks in their recent examination.
- Applicants should not be involved in any other scholarship program.
Odisha Post Matric OBC/SEBC Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should belong to the OBC/SEBC Community of state. .
- The candidate must enroll inclass 11th, 12th, Accountancy, Agriculture & Allied Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Applied Art & Craft, Architecture, Ayurvedic, B. Ed., B. Sc. Technical/Professional, B. Tech. and M. Tech. Dual Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of tourism & Hospitality management, BVA, etc courses..
- The annual family income of candidates from OBC/SEBC community should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh.
- Applicants must score at least 50% marks in their recent examination.
- Applicants should not be involved in any other scholarship program.
Benefits of Odisha Post Matric Scholarship
- The Odisha Post Matric Scholarship is introduced by the SC/ST and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha for the SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS students for financially supporting 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 candidates via DBT method.
Reward Details
| Scholarship Name | Rewards |
| Odisha Post Matric Scholarship For SC/ST | Day Scholars- 550 Hostellers- 1200 |
| Odisha Post Matric Scholarship For EWS/SEBC/OBC | Day Scholars- 350 Hostellers- 750 |
Important Dates
Students need to submit their application form before the deadline which will be on 5th February 2024.
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
- Valid Email ID
- Marksheet and Certificate of last qualifying examination.
- Bank Account
Selection Process
The selection of students will be done on the basis of their eligibility criteria and academic records.
Odisha Post Matric 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 Post Matric Scholarship?
The last date for registration under the Odisha Post Matric Scholarship will be on 5th February 2024.
What is the benefit of the Odisha Post Matric 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 Post Matric Scholarship?
The selection of students will be done on the basis of their eligibility criteria and documents uploaded with the application form.