Scholarships in Odisha 2026
Find the latest and most comprehensive list of Odisha state scholarships. Currently, we have 21 verified scholarships available for students from Odisha. New to how Odisha's scholarship system works? Read our complete guide first.
Total Available
21
Verified schemes
Max Amount
₹2,500,000
Per academic year
Open Now
21
Active schemes
Active Odisha Scholarships
BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Sudakshya Scheme for Girls (ITI/Polyechnic)
Applications OpenSkill Development & Tech Ed, Odisha
Junior Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for EBC Students (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Odisha Scholarships for School and College Students
11 for school students and 15 for college students, highest amount first. Some schemes cover both.
For school students (Class 1–12) · 11
- Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)₹550,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: 30 Nov
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: 30 Nov
- Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: 30 Nov
- BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha)₹48,000
School (6-12), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC · Last date: 31 Oct
- Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)₹12,000
Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) · Last date: 30 Nov
- Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)₹8,400
School (1-5), School (6-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC · Last date: 30 Nov
- Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)₹6,250
Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) · Last date: 30 Nov
- Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha)₹5,000
School (9-10), School (11-12) · Last date: 30 Nov
For college students (UG, PG, Diploma, ITI) · 15
- Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)₹2,500,000
Postgraduate (PG), PhD · Last date: 30 Nov
- Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)₹550,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: 30 Nov
- Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)₹500,000
Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) · Last date: 30 Nov
- Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)₹500,000
Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC · Last date: 30 Nov
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: 30 Nov
- Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: 30 Nov
- Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)₹100,000
Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC, PhD · Last date: 30 Nov
- BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha)₹48,000
School (6-12), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC · Last date: 31 Oct
Odisha Scholarships Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side overview of amounts, eligibility caps, and application deadlines.
| Scholarship Name | Level / Category | Income Cap | Annual Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha) | Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic • SC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹120,000 | 30 Nov |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha) | Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic • ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹550,000 | 30 Nov |
| Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha) | Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic • OBC/SEBC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹120,000 | 30 Nov |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • SC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹6,250 | 30 Nov |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹12,000 | 30 Nov |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • OBC/SEBC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹4,000 | 30 Nov |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for EBC Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • EBC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹4,000 | 30 Nov |
| e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG) • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹10,000 | 30 Nov |
| e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) | Postgraduate (PG) • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹15,000 | 30 Nov |
| e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹20,000 | 30 Nov |
| Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha) | Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | No Income Bar | ₹18,000 | 30 Nov |
| Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC, PhD • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | No Income Bar | ₹100,000 | 30 Nov |
| Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹500,000 | 30 Nov |
| Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha) | Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹500,000 | 30 Nov |
| BOC Scholarship - Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Odisha) | School (6-12), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | No Income Bar | ₹48,000 | 31 Oct |
| Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) • All | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹20,000 | 30 Nov |
| Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha) | School (9-10), School (11-12) • ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹5,000 | 30 Nov |
| Banishree Scholarship (Odisha) | School (1-5), School (6-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC • All | ≤ ₹0.6L/yr | ₹8,400 | 30 Nov |
| Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha) | Postgraduate (PG), PhD • SC/ST | ≤ ₹12.0L/yr | ₹2,500,000 | 30 Nov |
| Sudakshya Scheme for Girls (ITI/Polyechnic) | Diploma • All | No Income Bar | ₹27,000 | 31 Oct |
| Junior Merit Scholarship | Class 11–12 • General | ≤ ₹6.0L/yr | ₹3,000 | 31 Oct |
🎯 Eligibility Rules & Income Caps
Applicants must be permanent residents (domicile) of Odisha enrolled in recognized institutions. Annual family income caps apply for reservation categories.
📄 Required Documents
Aadhaar Card (linked to bank for DBT), Odisha Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate issued by Tehsildar, Caste certificate & marksheets.
📅 Application Timelines & Apply Guide
Pre-Matric schemes generally close around August–September. Post-Matric and Degree schemes remain open through October–November.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Odisha state scholarships?
Generally, these scholarships are for students who are permanent residents (domicile) of Odisha. Some schemes may also require you to be studying within the state.
What is the common deadline?
Deadlines vary by scheme. Most government scholarships open between July and September. Always check the "Last Verified" date on our listing.
Which documents are mandatory?
Mandatory documents usually include: 1. Aadhaar Card, 2. Odisha Domicile Certificate, 3. Income Certificate, and 4. Previous year marksheets.
Which Odisha scholarships are for college students?
We list 15 Odisha scholarships for UG, PG, diploma or ITI students, including Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha), Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha), Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha).
Which Odisha scholarships are for school students?
We list 11 Odisha scholarships for school students (Class 1–12), including Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha), Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha), Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha).
How to apply?
Click on the scholarship to view the official portal link. Most Odisha scholarships are applied through state portals or NSP.