Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
Open Now
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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.