Mohit Dhulia
The Odisha Scholarship was established by the state’s chief minister, Naveen Patnaik, to help students receive a top-notch education without jeopardizing their financial situation. The concerned officials of the Odisha Government have started more than 20 scholarships.
The Integrated Odisha State Scholarship portal and the Sumangal portal are two of the website’s portals. To encourage intercaste marriage, the Sumangal portal was created. SC, ST, and OBC candidates are eligible for more than 11 lakh beneficiaries. The money will be transferred directly to the students’ banks.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Odisha Scholarship 2022 |
| Beneficiaries | SC-ST and OBC students |
| Objective | Providing financial incentive |
| Launched by | Government of Odisha state |
| Official website | https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/ |
Candidates can learn more about the comprehensive program, eligibility requirements, application process, and other information they require regarding scholarships by visiting the official Odisha Scholarship website. The Odisha Scholarship was established by the state’s chief minister, Naveen Patnaik, to help students receive a top-notch education without jeopardizing their financial situation.
In order to register for the scholarship without hassle at the last minute, applicants should be conscious of the application’s start and end dates. You can keep track of various scholarship application deadlines using the table below.
| Scholarship Name | Important Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Junior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | Between October to December |
| Financial Assistance to Sportspersons | Between April to June |
| Senior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | Between October to December |
| Vidyadhan Scholarship Program (Odisha) (1st and 2nd year) | Between May to July |
| Technical and Professional Merit (Medhabruti) | Between October to December |
| Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education | Between September to November |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for ST | Between August to October |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Between September to November |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC | Between August to October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Between September to November |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC | Between August and October |
| Scholarship to Meritorious Students under Central Sector Scheme | Between August to October |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC | Between August to October |
| Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship | Between May to July |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | Between October to December |
| Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana Scholarship | Between February to March |
| Scholarship Name | Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | For All | The student must be eligible for his or her postsecondary higher education. The student’s family’s total annual income from all sources cannot be more than INR 6 lakh. The only year the student may apply for the medhabruti is the year of enrollment (1st year of the course). The student’s HSC exam grade must have been at least 60 percent or higher. The student’s school must be approved by BSE, Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent boards, and they must enroll in regular +2 courses that follow the 10+2 pattern. |
| Senior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | For All | The students must be pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited institution or university with 3-year courses. The student’s family’s total annual income from all sources cannot be more than INR 6 lakh. The only year the student may apply for the medhabruti is the year of enrollment (1st year of the course). The student must have earned a grade of +2 on the CHSE, Odisha/class 12 exam, or an exam with an equivalent grade from a school accepted by the CBSE/ICSE. The student’s grade point average in their 12th grade must have been at least 60%. |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | For All | The student’s family’s total annual income from all sources cannot be more than INR 6 lakh. The only year the student may apply for the medhabruti is the year of enrollment (1st year of the course). The student must be enrolled in a postgraduate program at a reputable institution or university. The student’s graduate degree grade point average must have been at least 60%. |
| Technical and Professional Merit (Medhabruti) | For All | The student’s family’s total annual income from all sources cannot be more than INR 6 lakh. The only year the student may apply for the medhabruti is the year of enrollment (1st year of the course). The student must be enrolled in an integrated course and pursuing either a regular technical degree or a professional undergraduate degree that has been duly approved by government regulatory organizations like AICTE, MCI, DCI, etc. The student’s final qualifying examination grade must have been at least 60%. |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC | Scheduled Caste | The applicant’s family’s annual income cannot be more than INR 2.5 lakh. The candidate must live in Odisha permanently. The applicant must be enrolled in one of the courses listed under Groups I, II, III, or IV to continue their post-matriculation studies. The candidate must be enrolled in a public or private institution recognized by the government. |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for ST | Scheduled Tribe | The applicant’s annual family income cannot exceed INR 1 lakh. The applicant must have obtained at least a 50% score on the prior test. The candidate must live in Odisha permanently. The applicant must be enrolled in one of the courses listed under Groups I, II, III, or IV to continue their post-matriculation studies. The candidate must be enrolled in a public or private institution of higher learning. |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC | Other Backward Class/ Socially and Economically Backward Class | The applicant’s annual family income cannot exceed INR 1 lakh. The applicant must have obtained at least a 50% score on the prior test. The candidate must live in Odisha permanently. The applicant must be enrolled in one of the courses listed under Groups I, II, III, or IV to continue their post-matriculation studies. The candidate must be enrolled in a public or private institution of higher learning. |
| PRERNA- Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC | Economically Backward Class | The applicant’s annual family income from all sources cannot be more than INR 1 lakh. The applicant must be pursuing higher education exclusively at a government institution. The candidate must be enrolled in one of the programs listed under Groups I, II, III, or IV. The EBC of the General category is the only group eligible for this scholarship program. |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | For All | The applicant’s family should not make more than INR 2.4 lakh annually. A minimum 40% disability is required of the applicant. The applicant must be a state of Odisha resident. The candidate must be at least five years old. The applicant must not be a pension recipient from the state government, the union government, or any other entity supported by either government. Pre-matriculated coursework should be being taken by the applicant. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | For All | The applicant’s family should not make more than INR 2.4 lakh annually. A minimum 40% disability is required of the applicant. The applicant must be a state of Odisha resident. The candidate must be at least five years old. The applicant must not be a pension recipient from the state government, the union government, or any other entity supported by either government. A post-matriculated student should be the applicant. |
| Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education | For All | The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed INR 2 lakh. The candidate should be enrolled in an engineering, medical, or liberal arts program. The candidate must reside in the state of Odisha. At the time of application or if chosen, the applicant should not have used or been offered any other financial assistance. Note: Candidates from the SC/ST community and those who are physically disadvantaged will receive preference. |
| Scholarship to Meritorious Students under Central Sector Scheme | For All | The applicant must have been a regular student and qualified for the CHSE, Odisha’s annual Higher Secondary Examination. The applicant must enroll as a regular student in higher education at any college, institution, or university. The student’s total annual family income from all sources cannot be more than INR 6 lakh. |
| Vidyadhan Scholarship Program (Odisha) (1st and 2nd year) | For All | The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed INR 2 lakh. The candidate must have passed the BSE or 10th grade examination. The applicants must have received at least 80% on their BSE or 10th grade exam. |
| Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship | For All | The candidate must be a state of Odisha resident. The applicant must have passed either the Higher Secondary Examination or the B.A. (Arts) in Odia Hons./Major graduation examinations. The applicants’ Higher Secondary Examination scores in the Odia paper must have been at least 90%. The candidates must have received at least 80% on their degree examination. |
| Financial Assistance to Sportspersons | For All | The candidate must reside in the state of Odisha. The candidate must have participated in athletic events on behalf of Odisha districts, the state of Odisha, and its universities. The applicant must be qualified to enroll in academic programs offered by the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports and the Sports Authority of India. |
The following documents are required of applicants who wish to apply for an Odisha Scholarship.
In order to be considered for the Odisha Scholarship 2022, students need to pay close attention to the instructions.
If applicants wish to check the status of their scholarship, they are required to follow the steps outlined below.
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| CBSE Recruitment | National Scholarships | CG Scholarship |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship | Maths Olympiad MO | NRA CET |
In order to register for the scholarship of their choice, candidates need to be familiar with the names of all available scholarships. The list of available scholarships can be found in the table that follows.
| Scholarship Name | Award Details |
|---|---|
| Junior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | Rs 3000 to selected students for a tenure of two years |
| Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship | Students will get Rs 20,000 as a one-time payment |
| Senior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | Rs 5000 for selected students for a tenure of three years |
| Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education | There will be a waiver for 90% of the academic fee and other costs. Up to Rs 1 lakh, this is good for the entire four-year course duration. |
| Technical and Professional Merit (Medhabruti) | Rs 10,000 for selected students during the course |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | For ten months, day students and hostellers can receive Rs. 350 and Rs. 600 per month, respectively. Monthly reader allowances, transportation allowances (if not a hosteller), escort allowances (for physically challenged students who are 80 percent or higher), and coaching allowances (for mentally challenged students) will all be provided for blind students. |
| PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for ST | Up to Rs 1200 for hostellers and admission fee/library and sports fee / actual tuition fee and a maintenance allowance up to Rs 550 |
| PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC | Up to Rs 750 for hostellers and admission fee/library and sports fee / actual tuition fee and a maintenance allowance up to Rs 350 |
| PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC | Up to Rs 750 for hostellers and admission fee/library and sports fee / actual tuition fee and a maintenance allowance up to Rs 350 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Depending on the severity of the student’s disability, maintenance and an additional allowance will be provided. Additionally, the mandatory non-refundable fees will be reimbursed. |
| PRERANA- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC | Up to Rs 1200 for hostellers and admission fee/library and sports fee / actual tuition fee and a maintenance allowance up to Rs 550 |
| Scholarship to Meritorious Students under Central Sector Scheme | For the first three years of their college and university courses, students will receive Rs 10,000 per year. Students who graduate will receive Rs 20,000 annually. In the fourth and fifth years of their studies, students pursuing an integrated course or professional degree will receive Rs 20,000. |
| Vidyadhan Scholarship Program (Odisha) (1st and 2nd year) | Students will get Rs 6000 per year after selection |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti) | Rs 10,000 for selected students for a tenure of two years |
| Financial Assistance to Sportspersons | Students in the BPL category will receive a 10,000 rupee bonus on top of a 100 percent fee waiver for their long-term or diploma courses. They will also receive Rs 5000 for the six-week certificate programs. These will cover their other costs, including travel. For long-term and diploma courses, non-BPL category students will receive a 75 percent fee waiver in addition to an extra Rs 5000. They will also receive Rs. 2500 for 6-week certificate programs. Their travel and other expenses will be covered by this. |
If the applicants have any questions concerning the Odisha scholarships, they should direct their inquiries to the appropriate departments. The following is a list of the contact details:
For State Odisha Scholarship Portal
For Higher Education Department
For NSNIS Portal
For NSP Portal
For Vidyadhan Odisha Scholarship
For IMFA Portal
Since it takes time, applicants must wait for the money to be transferred to their bank accounts. The government may need some time to transfer the money because they must first confirm all the information. Candidates can check the status of the application by going to the official website.
The majority of scholarships will begin accepting applications in August. For frequent updates and to keep track of application deadlines, students must frequently check the official website.
There are 20 student scholarships available, and there is a Sumangal portal for intercaste unions. The residents of Odisha will receive about 11 lakh benefits from this scholarship.
To be eligible for the Odisha Scholarship program, candidates must have their most recent passport photo, Aadhar card, bank information with the IFSC code, domicile certificate, income certificate, original mark sheets, and address proof.
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