Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Odisha 2023-24

Overview

Eligibility

• To be eligible, an applicant must:-
• be an Indian national
• be domiciled in Odisha
• belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community of the state
• be a regular full-time student of Class 9 and 10, studying in a government/private school recognised by the State Government/Central Board having a valid UDISE code
• have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources

Benefits

• The eligible students will receive the following awards:-
• Particulars Academic Allowance (per year in ₹))
• Day Scholars 3,500
• Hosteller 7,000
• A 10% extra allowance will be given to Disabled students. The disability as defined under the Persons with Disabilities (equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995) Act has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.

How to Apply

Selection Process

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Documents Required

• A passport-size photograph
• One attested copy of academic transcripts including degree, certificate, etc.
• A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
• An income declaration by the self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s)
• A receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)