Introduction to the Odisha State Scholarship Portal
The Odisha State Scholarship Portal is a digital gateway designed by the Odisha government to conveniently manage the scholarship application process. It caters to diverse educational needs, from primary education to postgraduate studies, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and encourage academic pursuit.
Types of Scholarships Available
Pre-Matric Scholarships: for students at school level in grades 1 through 10 students belonging to economically weaker sections of society.
Post-Matric Scholarships: Of students passing matriculation and studying up to the post-graduate level, diplomas and all.
Merit Scholarships: Awarded to students performing well in studies. High performance is rewarded, and competition is encouraged.
Means Scholarships: For poor people, financially handicapped students, who will, otherwise, fall through and drop out of school.
Professional Course Scholarships: Provided only for students who are pursuing: engineering, medicine, and legal education
List of Major Scholarships and Due Dates
Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (LAPTOP DBT)
-Last Date: 28 October 2024
-Amount: ₹30,000 per year for laptops for 12th grade passers.
-Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Edn Astt):
-Last Date: 30 October 2024
-Amount: Course duration vary; scheme specifically for children of construction workers.
-KALIA Scholarship:
- Last Date:8 February 2024
-Amount: Vary, distributed purely on merit basis for children of KALIA scheme beneficiaries.
-NUA-O Scholarship:
-Last Date: 20 March 2024
- Grant: ₹9,000- ₹11,000 yearly for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Eligibility
Become eligible by having
-Resident : Domicile of Odisha.
-Academic Performance: varies, mostly with pass marks or specific percentages
Income: Many scholarships require an income certificate for proof.
Course of Study: It differs according to the study level or field of the student.
Application Procedure
1. Go to www.scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
2.Register: If new, register with personal details.
3.Log In: Access your account with credentials provided.
4.Complete Application Form: Fill in personal, academic, and financial details, uploading necessary documents.
5.Submit: Review and submit your application.
Required Documents:
- Recent mark sheet
- Income certificate if applicable
- Caste certificate if needed
- Bank passbook linked with Aadhaar
- Aadhaar card
- Passport photo
Checking Application Status
- Go to the portal, select 'Application Status', enter your application details, and search for updates.
Benefits of Scholarships
Financial Assistance: Direct financial support in education.
Equality in Education: Opportunities are allowed to everyone regardless of their place in society.
Incentives for Excellence: It fosters academic excellence.
Empowerment: More so with the marginalized group, promoting more social mobility.
Opportunity to Level Playing Field of Opportunities for Education.
