Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha) Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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FURTHER RESEARCH NEEDED - Application portal not yet operational as of December 2024
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Scheme announced November 27 2024 but detailed application process not yet released
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Expected process: Visit State Scholarship Portal or Higher Education Department portal when operational
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Applications will be invited twice annually during July-August cycle and December-January cycle
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First application cycle expected July-August 2025 for 2025-26 academic admissions
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Students must first secure admission to Top 200 QS Ranking foreign university independently
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After receiving admission offer letter apply for Videsh Siksha Bruti scholarship
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Fill online application form with personal academic and admission details
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Upload all required documents including admission letter QS ranking proof caste certificate income certificate
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Submit application before deadline specific to each cycle
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Selection committee will review applications based on merit and eligibility
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Selected students will be notified and scholarship disbursed through DBT
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Monitor Higher Education Department website for official guidelines and application dates
FAQs for Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Q.When can I apply for this scholarship?
Applications will open twice per year during July-August and December-January cycles. First cycle expected July-August 2025. Monitor scholarship.odisha.gov.in or dhe.odisha.gov.in for exact dates as portal is not yet operational.
Q.Do I need to get admission first or apply for scholarship first?
You must secure admission to a Top 200 QS Ranking foreign university FIRST, then apply for the scholarship with your admission offer letter as supporting document.
Q.Which countries are covered under this scheme?
Any country is eligible as long as the university is ranked in Top 200 of QS World University Rankings. This includes universities in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, Asia, etc.
Q.Can I use this scholarship for undergraduate studies abroad?
No, only Postgraduate (Masters) and PhD programmes are covered. Undergraduate Bachelor degree programmes are not eligible.
Q.How competitive is this scholarship?
Very competitive - only 50 students selected annually across all of Odisha for all disciplines. Priority given to students with strong academic merit and admission to highly ranked universities within the Top 200.