Odisha Scholarship 2025 - Eligibility, Application, Rewards

The Odisha scholarship program, launched in 2015, continues to transform education by providing financial assistance to students domiciled in Odisha, helping overcome economic barriers to academic progress. The program comprises 15 distinct schemes, including e-Medhabruti, PRERANA, and Vidyadhan, and more that support students from pre-matric to professional levels. Nearly 6 lakh students have benefited from these schemes, with annual disbursements of more than ₹600 crore. Applications are processed through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in), with key deadlines as follows:

Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Educational Assistance)	31 July 2025
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC	31 July 2025
Kalia Scholarship	31 July 2025
Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability	31 July 2025
Prerana Scholarship	31 July 2025
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC	31 July 2025
Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti	31 July 2025

Despite progress, Odisha’s literacy rate reached 77.3% in 2023, up from 73.5% in 2011 (state education reports), but it remains below the national average of 82.5%. Financial constraints contribute to dropout rates of 5.3% at the secondary level and 12.5% at the higher secondary level. The scholarship schemes promote inclusivity, support marginalised communities, and play a key role in reducing dropout rates.

Odisha Scholarship – List of Schemes

Below is a comprehensive list of Odisha scholarships. Students who are domiciled in Odisha can apply for these scholarships if they are eligible –

Scholarship Name	Provider
Junior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
Senior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
Technical and Professional Merit (Medhabruti)	Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for SC	ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backwards Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for ST	ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backwards Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC	ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backwards Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC	ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backwards Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha
Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education	Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited, Odisha (IMFA)
Scholarship to Meritorious Students under Central Sector Scheme	Council of Higher Secondary Education, Government of India
Vidyadhan Plus 2 (1st year) Scholarship Program, Odisha	Sarojini Damodaran Foundation
Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Senapati Scholarship	Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
Financial Assistance to Sportspersons	Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha

Odisha Scholarship – Awards

The table below enlists the scholarship amount offered under various Odisha scholarships –

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Amount
Junior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	₹3,000 per annum for 2 years
Senior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	₹5,000 per annum for 3 years
Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	₹10,000 per annum for 2 years
Technical and Professional Merit (Medhabruti)	₹10,000 per annum for the course duration
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for SC	Tuition/course fees, admission, library, and sports fees, plus maintenance allowance (up to ₹550 for day scholars, ₹1,200 for hostellers)
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for ST	Tuition/course fees, admission, library, and sports fees, plus maintenance allowance (up to ₹550 for day scholars, ₹1,200 for hostellers)
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC	Tuition/course fees, admission, library, and sports fees, plus maintenance allowance (up to ₹350 for day scholars, ₹750 for hostellers)
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC	Tuition/course fees, admission, library, and sports fees, plus maintenance allowance (up to ₹350 for day scholars, ₹750 for hostellers)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	₹350/month (day scholars) and ₹600/month (hostellers) for 10 months, plus allowances for blind, disabled, or mentally challenged students
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Maintenance allowance, disability-specific allowances, and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education	90% waiver of academic fees and expenses, up to ₹1 lakh per annum for 4 years
Scholarship to Meritorious Students under Central Sector Scheme	₹10,000 per annum for the first 3 years of college/university courses; ₹20,000 per annum for postgraduate courses and 4th/5th years of professional/integrated courses
Vidyadhan Scholarship Program (Odisha) (1st and 2nd year)	Up to ₹10,000 per annum
Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship	₹20,000 one-time payment
Financial Assistance to Sportspersons	BPL Category: 100% fee waiver, ₹10,000 (diploma/long-term courses), ₹5,000 (6-week certificate courses) Non-BPL Category: 75% fee waiver, ₹5,000 (diploma/long-term courses), ₹2,500 (6-week certificate courses)

Odisha Scholarship – Documents Required for Application

Applicants are required to submit the following documents along with their applications while applying for the Odisha scholarship –

Recent passport-size photograph
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate
Copy of Aadhaar card
First page of bank account passbook (with account number and IFSC code)
Domicile certificate issued by the Tehsildar/Addl. Tehsildar
Resident proof (if parents are Odisha State Government employees)
Marksheets and certificates of the last qualifying exam

Also Read: Odisha Scholarship Portal

Odisha Scholarship – How to Apply?

Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria for the Odisha scholarships can apply for them through their respective portals.

Scholarship Name	Application Portal
Junior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	Medhabruti portal
Senior Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	Medhabruti portal
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship (Medhabruti)	Medhabruti portal
Technical and Professional Merit (Medhabruti)	Medhabruti portal
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for SC	PRERANA portal
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for ST	PRERANA portal
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC	PRERANA portal
PRERANA – Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC	PRERANA portal
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Odisha State Scholarship Portal
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Odisha State Scholarship Portal
Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education	IMFA portal (www.imfa.in) or BIPF website (www.bipf.org.in)
Scholarship to Meritorious Students under Central Sector Scheme	National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Vidyadhan Scholarship Program (Odisha) (1st and 2nd year)	Vidyadhan portal (vidyadhan.org or odishascholarshipportal.com for LIC HFL Vidyadhan)
Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Scholarship	Higher Education Department portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in)
Financial Assistance to Sportspersons	Sports Authority of India portal (nsnis.org) or myScheme portal (portal.sportsodisha.gov.in)

Also Read: Medhabruti 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible for Odisha’s Pre-Matric Scholarship?

The Pre-Matric Scholarship in Odisha is mainly aimed at SC/ST and OBC/SEBC students studying in classes 9 and 10 in government or government-recognised schools. Applicants must be permanent residents of Odisha, with family income usually not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh per annum for SC/ST categories. Academic performance and attendance are also considered.

How can students apply for Odisha’s e-Medhabruti Scholarship?

Students can apply for the Odisha e-Medhabruti Scholarship through scholarship.odisha.gov.in. This merit-based scheme is open to UG, PG, technical, and professional course students. Applicants must register online, fill in personal and academic details, and upload documents such as Aadhaar, income certificate, and marksheets. Approved students receive funds directly in their bank account.

What documents are required to apply for Odisha scholarships?

Applicants typically need Aadhaar Card, caste certificate, income certificate (issued within 6 months), educational certificates, last exam marksheet, Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, and a recent passport-size photograph. Some schemes may also need a residence certificate or other eligibility proof.

What is the role of e-Kalyan or the State Scholarship Portal in Odisha?

The Odisha State Scholarship Portal (also known as the e-Scholarship Portal) is a centralized platform for students to apply for state and centrally sponsored scholarships. It offers online application, document upload, real-time status tracking, and ensures transparent disbursement through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Are there Odisha scholarships specifically for girls?

Yes, Odisha offers girl-focused scholarships like NUA-O, which gives a higher annual amount to female students. Girls from SC/ST/OBC/EBC communities also benefit from reserved quotas and enhanced support under pre- and post-matric schemes to promote gender equity in education.