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
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Sudakshya Scheme for Girls (ITI/Polyechnic)
Skill Development & Tech Ed, Odisha
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Pre Matric Scholarship for EBC Students (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Junior Merit Scholarship
Government 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: Check portal
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: Check portal
- Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: Check portal
- 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: Check portal
- Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)₹8,400
School (1-5), School (6-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC · Last date: Check portal
- Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)₹6,250
Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) · Last date: Check portal
- Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha)₹5,000
School (9-10), School (11-12) · Last date: Check portal
For college students (UG, PG, Diploma, ITI) · 15
- Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)₹2,500,000
Postgraduate (PG), PhD · Last date: Open Year-Round
- Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)₹550,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: Check portal
- Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)₹500,000
Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) · Last date: Check portal
- Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha)₹500,000
Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC · Last date: Check portal
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: Check portal
- Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)₹120,000
Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic · Last date: Check portal
- Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)₹100,000
Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC, PhD · Last date: Check portal
- 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 | Check portal |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha) | Post-Matric (Class 11-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic • ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹550,000 | Check portal |
| 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 | Check portal |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • SC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹6,250 | Check portal |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹12,000 | Check portal |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • OBC/SEBC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹4,000 | Check portal |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for EBC Students (Odisha) | Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) • EBC | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹4,000 | Check portal |
| e-Medhabruti UG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG) • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹10,000 | Check portal |
| e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship (Odisha) | Postgraduate (PG) • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹15,000 | Check portal |
| e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹20,000 | Check portal |
| Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha) | Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | No Income Bar | ₹18,000 | Check portal |
| 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 | Check portal |
| Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha) | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹500,000 | Check portal |
| Green Passage Scheme - Technical Education (Odisha) | Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC • General/SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ≤ ₹8.0L/yr | ₹500,000 | Check portal |
| 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 | Open Year-Round |
| Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana (Odisha) | School (9-10), School (11-12) • ST | ≤ ₹2.5L/yr | ₹5,000 | Check portal |
| Banishree Scholarship (Odisha) | School (1-5), School (6-12), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC • All | ≤ ₹0.6L/yr | ₹8,400 | Check portal |
| Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha) | Postgraduate (PG), PhD • SC/ST | ≤ ₹12.0L/yr | ₹2,500,000 | Open Year-Round |
| Sudakshya Scheme for Girls (ITI/Polyechnic) | Diploma • All | No Income Bar | ₹27,000 | Check portal |
| Junior Merit Scholarship | Class 11–12 • General | ≤ ₹6.0L/yr | ₹3,000 | Expected ~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.