NationalMastersDeadline: 2024-03-20

NUA-O Scholarship, Odisha 2024

Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha

Overview

NUA-O Scholarship, Odisha 2024 is open to Masters students. This scholarship is provided by Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha and the value of this scholarship is Annual financial assistance of up to ₹11,000 per annum.

Open for: Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Odisha
Degree: Masters
Provided by: Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha
Deadline: 20 Mar 2024
Scholarship Value: Annual financial assistance of up to ₹11,000 per annum

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:- be a permanent resident of Odisha be enrolled in a regular full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course in a state university/government and non-government aided colleges/aided Sanskrit colleges/unaided private colleges have taken admission through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) under the Higher Education Department's jurisdiction

Note

- Due to the closure of admissions for the current academic year, an exception will be made for the 2023-24 financial year only.
This exception applies to all colleges except unaided private colleges that utilize the SAMS admissions system.
The following students are ineligible to apply for this scholarship:-
Students enrolled in open universities, distance learning, or correspondence courses.
Students pursuing self-financed courses under PPP mode.
Recipients of the KALIA scholarship scheme for professional and technical courses.
Students without validation from their principal or educational institution.
Any additional categories excluded by the government.
Students whose parent(s) are employed by the Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Government Aided Institutions, or Autonomous Bodies.
Students whose parent(s) are current income taxpayers.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive the following benefits and the amount varies depending on the student's gender and category:

Male students: ₹9,000 per annum

Female students: ₹10,000 per annum

Students belonging to the SC/ST community or children of construction workers: Male students: ₹10,000 per annum

Female students: ₹11,000 per annum

Note

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This scholarship cannot be combined with the KALIA scheme for professional and technical courses.
The scholarship is available for a maximum of three years for undergraduate and two years for postgraduate courses.
Students can receive this scholarship once for their undergraduate studies and once for their postgraduate studies.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship using the steps listed below:-

1Click the ‘ Apply Now ’ button below.
2Click on the ' Register ' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to ' Register '. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
3Download the self-declaration form (Annexure A).
4Fill in the required details and submit the form to the institute.
5The institute will process the verification of the submitted documents and validate the information provided by the students.

Selection Process

After receiving applications through the state scholarship portal, college authorities will assess them based on the eligibility criteria.
The screening committee will verify the authenticity of information in the applications. Eligible applications will then be forwarded to the Higher Education Department through the State Scholarship Portal.
The department may conduct random due diligence to further evaluate applications.

Documents Required

Passport-size photograph of student
A self-declaration in the prescribed format including below information: Confirmation of permanent residency in Odisha.
Residence details, including district, block, address, and college name.
Aadhaar number and mobile contact.
Bank account information, including account number and IFSC code. (Note: Students enrolled via CAF must ensure their bank details are accurate on the SAMS portal. If details are incorrect or outdated, use the self-declaration form on the college scholarship portal for updates.)
Affirmation of meeting eligibility criteria and not falling under auto-exclusion conditions.
Declaration confirming neither parent is an income taxpayer or subject to tax liability.
Commitment to ongoing studies and regular class attendance.
Declaration stating neither parent is employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, Government Aided Institutions, Autonomous Bodies, or receives grants from educational institutions.
Students above 18 years old must submit self-declarations using Form A. For students below 18, a declaration from their parents/guardians using Form B is required.
If any clause of the above-said forms is not applicable in the case of any category of students, then students may write in the said declaration that the clause is not applicable to them.

Quick Info

Funding

Annual financial assistance of up to ₹11,000 per annum

Level

Masters

Region

India

Deadline

2024-03-20

Note

- Due to the closure of admissions for the current academic year, an exception will be made for the 2023-24 financial year only.
This exception applies to all colleges except unaided private colleges that utilize the SAMS admissions system.
The following students are ineligible to apply for this scholarship:-
Students enrolled in open universities, distance learning, or correspondence courses.
Students pursuing self-financed courses under PPP mode.
Recipients of the KALIA scholarship scheme for professional and technical courses.
Students without validation from their principal or educational institution.
Any additional categories excluded by the government.
Students whose parent(s) are employed by the Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Government Aided Institutions, or Autonomous Bodies.
Students whose parent(s) are current income taxpayers.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive the following benefits and the amount varies depending on the student's gender and category:

Male students: ₹9,000 per annum

Female students: ₹10,000 per annum

Students belonging to the SC/ST community or children of construction workers: Male students: ₹10,000 per annum

Female students: ₹11,000 per annum

Note

-
This scholarship cannot be combined with the KALIA scheme for professional and technical courses.
The scholarship is available for a maximum of three years for undergraduate and two years for postgraduate courses.
Students can receive this scholarship once for their undergraduate studies and once for their postgraduate studies.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship using the steps listed below:-

1Click the ‘ Apply Now ’ button below.
2Click on the ' Register ' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to ' Register '. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
3Download the self-declaration form (Annexure A).
4Fill in the required details and submit the form to the institute.
5The institute will process the verification of the submitted documents and validate the information provided by the students.

Selection Process

After receiving applications through the state scholarship portal, college authorities will assess them based on the eligibility criteria.

The screening committee will verify the authenticity of information in the applications. Eligible applications will then be forwarded to the Higher Education Department through the State Scholarship Portal.

The department may conduct random due diligence to further evaluate applications.

Documents Required

Passport-size photograph of student

A self-declaration in the prescribed format including below information: Confirmation of permanent residency in Odisha.

Residence details, including district, block, address, and college name.

Aadhaar number and mobile contact.

Bank account information, including account number and IFSC code. (Note: Students enrolled via CAF must ensure their bank details are accurate on the SAMS portal. If details are incorrect or outdated, use the self-declaration form on the college scholarship portal for updates.)

Affirmation of meeting eligibility criteria and not falling under auto-exclusion conditions.

Declaration confirming neither parent is an income taxpayer or subject to tax liability.

Commitment to ongoing studies and regular class attendance.

Declaration stating neither parent is employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, Government Aided Institutions, Autonomous Bodies, or receives grants from educational institutions.

Students above 18 years old must submit self-declarations using Form A. For students below 18, a declaration from their parents/guardians using Form B is required.

If any clause of the above-said forms is not applicable in the case of any category of students, then students may write in the said declaration that the clause is not applicable to them.