Junior Merit Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/GENERAL/EBC Communities, Odisha 2024-25

About the program:

Junior Merit Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/GENERAL/EBC Communities, Odisha 2024-25 is an opportunity offered by the Skill Development and Technical Education Department under the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Odisha to students studying in Classes 11 and 12 from recognised institutions of the state. The scheme aims to support meritorious Higher Secondary School students of Odisha by providing them with financial assistance to help with their educational expenses. The selected students will receive an annual scholarship of ₹3,000 for a duration of two years.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:

• be a permanent resident of Odisha
• have passed HSC with 60% or more marks from an institution recognised by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, Equivalent Boards
• be pursuing regular studies in Class 11 (under the 10+2 system)
• have annual family income less than ₹6,00,000

The following students are not eligible for the scholarship scheme:

• Applicants who study through distance learning or by correspondence.
• Students already receiving scholarships from other State or Central Government programs.
• Students who are studying abroad.
• Students whose records are not validated by their school's Principal during Class 11.

Benefits:

• A total of 10,000 meritorious students will receive an annual scholarship of ₹3,000 for a duration of two years, ensuring equal opportunities for both male and female students (i.e. Boys and girls in a 50:50 ratio). 

Note:- This scholarship is renewable for those who continue their education in Class 12.

Deadline:

• 27 jan 2025

Documents:

• Domicile certificate
• Proof of annual income
• Marksheets and certificates of the last qualifying examination (HSC)
• Bank account details of the student  (First page of bank account containing account number and IFSC)
• Higher Secondary School ID card/Admission receipt/Library Card/Letter of Undertaking
• Aadhaar card of the student