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

SC students of Odisha studying in Classes 1 to 10
India
A consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹8,000 per annum
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Pre-Matric Scholarships (Class 9-10) for SC Students, Odisha 2026-27 is an initiative of the ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, for students in Classes 9 and 10. The scheme aims to motivate students and provide financial support to help them complete their pre-matriculation or secondary education. Selected students will receive an academic allowance up to ₹7,000 per annum.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note:- If students are receiving benefits under any other scholarship for Classes 9 or 10, they must choose one scholarship. They should inform both the awarding authority of the other scholarship and the school principal of their decision.
The eligible students will receive a consolidated academic allowance as follows:-
| Particulars | Scholarship (in ₹ per annum) |
| Day Scholar | 3,500 |
| Hosteller | 7,000 |
Note:- A 10% extra allowance will be given to the 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.
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click the 'Login' button.
Step 4: Click 'Register Here'. Read all the instructions carefully, tick the checkbox, and click 'Proceed'
Step 5: Enter your 'Aadhaar Number' and click 'Get OTP'
Step 6: Enter the OTP that you receive on your registered mobile number and click 'Verify OTP'
Step 7: Fill in all the mentioned details and click the 'Register' button.
Step 8: Login in with your User ID and Password to apply for the scheme.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department
Lok Seba Bhawan (Odisha Secretariat),
Bhubaneswar, 751001, Odisha, India
Email ID: scholarshipstsc@gmail.com l Contact No. 155335 / 1800-345-6770
Source: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: This scholarship opportunity is being provided by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department.
Question: Are all pre-matric students of Odisha eligible for this scholarship?
Answer: Only OBC, SEBC, and EBC students of Odisha who are studying in Class 9 and 10 are eligible for this scholarship.
Question: What is the amount provided by this scholarship?
Answer: Selected scholars can receive an annual scholarship of up to ₹7,000 per annum.
Question: What is the application deadline for this scholarship?
Answer: The application deadline for this scholarship is October 30, 2026.
Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: Students must apply for this scholarship online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (NSP).