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Vidyadhan Plus 2 (1st year) Scholarship Program, Odisha 2025

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Eligibility

Class 11 and 12 school students of Odisha

Region

India

Award

A maximum of ₹10,000 per annum

Deadline

30-Jun-2025

About The Program

Vidyadhan Plus 2 (1st year) Scholarship Program, Odisha 2025 is an initiative by the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation* for Class 10 passed school students of Odisha. The selected students will receive a maximum of ₹10,000 per annum.

*Sarojini Damodaran Foundation was established in 1999 by SD Shibulal (Co-founder and former CEO, Infosys) and Kumari Shibulal, (Sarojini Damodaran Foundation). The financial support by this organisation helps in transforming the lives of underprivileged students in society by contributing to their higher education. 

Source: Vidyadhan

EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Jun-2025

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be domiciled in Odisha
  • have completed the Class 10/HSC exam in the year 2025 from Odisha
  • have scored 80% marks or 8 CGPA in Class 10/SSC examination.
  • have an annual family income of less than ₹2,00,000 from all sources

Note:- The cutoff mark for students with disability is 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a maximum of ₹10,000 per annum.

Documents
  • A recent photograph
  • A scanned copy of the Class 10 marksheet
  • A scanned copy of the income certificate issued by a competent authority (ration cards will not be accepted)

Note:- Applicants missing their original marksheet can upload a provisional/online version from the SSLC/CBSE/ICSE website.

How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1:
 Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and enter the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Apply Now' at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Step 4: Click on 'Register' to start the application. 
Step 5: Confirm the registration through the email sent by Vidhyadhan.
Step 6: Log in using the registered email ID and password.
Step 7: Click the ‘Help’ link from the Vidyadhan Account for complete application instructions.
Step 8: Click on the ‘Application’ button to create a new application.
Step 9: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- The application will be considered complete only after the applicants upload the mandatory documents and photographs.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Screening Test: 13 July 2025
Interview/Test Date: 1 - 20 August 2025

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on a thorough review of their applications, including academic details, scores, and achievements, followed by a personal interview or a written test.

Important documents
Contact Details

Sarojini Damodaran Foundation
678, 11th Main Rd, 4th T Block East, 4th Block, 
Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560041
Email ID: vidyadhan.odisha@sdfoundationindia.com | Phone Number: (+91) 8068333500

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FAQ's

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer:
Sarojini Damodaran Foundation is offering this opportunity.

Question: Are there any extra benefits for physically challenged students?
Answer:
All selected candidates will receive equal benefits.

Question: Is there any interview in the selection process?
Answer:
Selected candidates will be notified of any interview or tests after the initial shortlisting.

Question: Are there any application costs?
Answer:
Students can apply for free of cost on the website directly.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer:
The application is online through the official website.

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