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Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship (Odisha)

Government of Odisha
Odisha
Deadline: 31 Dec 2099

About the Program

The Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to girl students in Odisha pursuing ITI ITC Polytechnic and Diploma courses with maintenance allowance of ₹1500 per month for hostellers or ₹500 for day scholars plus full fee reimbursement uniform cost and apprenticeship support.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹18k+

Direct financial assistance for tuition and living expenses.

Inclusions

Monthly maintenance allowance ₹1500 for hostellers ₹500 for day scholars totaling ₹18000 or ₹6000 annually, Complete reimbursement of admission fees and hostel fees, Tuition examination and library charges exemption, Uniform cost reimbursement ₹3000 one-time, Apprenticeship training allowance ₹1000 per month in-state or ₹1500 per month out-of-state after ITI completion, Post-placement support ₹5000 one-time after 6 months employment outside Odisha, Direct Benefit Transfer to student bank account, Half-yearly release of maintenance allowance, Students receiving other scholarships get differential amount only

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Diploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC

Must be enrolled in ITI, ITC, Polytechnic, Diploma in all trades and technical courses.

Financial & Category

Income LimitNo Income Bar
Applicable CategoryGeneral, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC

Selection Process

  • Open to all girl students from General SC ST OBC SEBC EBC categories who are permanent residents of Odisha and enrolled in ITI ITC Polytechnic or Diploma courses in any trade

  • Age must be above 14 years

  • No income limit specified

  • Students already receiving other scholarships like SC ST OBC PwD will receive differential amount only to avoid duplication

  • Principal must validate application online

  • Selection based on eligibility criteria clearance and available budget.

Renewal Policy

Yes

Application Process

1. Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in and click Registration, 2. Read instructions tick checkbox and click I Agree, 3. Enter Aadhaar number and click Verify, 4. Enter OTP received on Aadhaar-linked mobile number, 5. Fill personal details and register, 6. Login with credentials received via SMS or email, 7. Click Apply and select Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship, 8. Fill application form with personal academic and bank details, 9. Upload all required documents in specified format, 10. Review and submit application, 11. Take printout for future reference, 12. Track application status on portal

Documents Required

Aadhaar card
Income certificate of parent/guardian
Caste certificate if applicable
Bank passbook copy with account number and IFSC
Recent passport size photograph
Self-declaration certificate
College or institution ID card
Marksheet of last examination passed

Important Dates

Application Deadline

31 December 2099

Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeState Government
Education LevelDiploma/Polytechnic, ITI/ITC
Application ModeForm-only
State/RegionOdisha
Income LimitNo Limit
Last Verified2025

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.What is the maintenance allowance amount?

₹1,500 per month for hostellers (₹18,000 per year) and ₹500 per month for day scholars (₹6,000 per year), released on half-yearly basis

Q.What fees are covered under this scholarship?

Complete reimbursement of admission fees, hostel fees, tuition fees, examination fees, and library charges plus ₹3,000 for uniform cost

Q.Is there an income limit?

No specific income limit is mentioned for this scholarship, making it accessible to girls from all economic backgrounds

Q.Can I apply if I'm already getting another scholarship?

Yes, but you will receive only the differential amount. Students with SC/ST/OBC/Minority/PwD/Merit scholarships get the balance amount only

Q.What additional support is available after ITI?

Apprenticeship allowance of ₹1,000/month in-state or ₹1,500/month out-of-state, plus ₹5,000 one-time after 6 months of employment outside Odisha

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

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At a Glance

StatusActive - 2025
Last Verified9/1/2026
Apply ModeForm-only

Official Help

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