The Post Matric Scholarship for SC / ST / EBC / SEBC / OBC Communities Odisha 2023-24 is an opportunity offered by the ST & SC Development and Minorities & Other Backward Classes Welfare Department coming under the Government of Odisha. Among the eligible candidates for this scholarship program are students hailing from various communities in India, including the SEBCs, EBCs, OBCs, STs, and SCs. Students enrolled in post-matriculation classes are invited to apply for this scholarship scheme. The selected students will be provided with financial aid to pay for their higher studies.
The last date to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarships 2023-24 Odisha is 15th November 2023.
Post-Matric Scholarships 2023-24 Odisha: Eligibility Criteria
Find in the following details the eligibility norms for the Post-Matric Scholarships 2023-24 Odisha:
- The candidate is required to be a permanent resident of the Odisha state of India
- He/she has to belong to the EBC / SEBC / OBC / SC / ST categories
- The applicant has to be pursuing post-matric level studies
- The yearly family income of the student’s family must not exceed INR 2.5 lakh from all sources per year
- The applicant should have scored at least 50% marks in the previous exam (applicable for SEBC / OBC / EBC students)
Post-Matric Scholarships 2023-24 Odisha: Rewards
The shortlisted candidates will receive financial help to cover the educational fees of the post-matric classes.
Post-Matric Scholarships 2023-24 Odisha: Mandatory Documents
Submit the following list of relevant documents with your application:
- Copy of applicant’s Aadhaar Card
- Copies of the student’s Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, and Residence Certificate
- Copies of student’s academic documents of all school / college exams passed
- Copy of the aspirant’s first page of bank passbook, which contains details including the bank account number and branch IFSC code
Post-Matric Scholarships 2023-24 Odisha: Steps to Apply
Follow the given steps to apply for the Odisha Post Matric Scholarships 2023-24:
- In the first step, browse the State Scholarship Portal of the Government of Odisha
- On the home page, navigate to the “Apply Scholarship” tab and click on it
- On the subsequent page, locate the “Post Matric Scholarship: ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department” tab and tap on the corresponding “Apply Now” link
- Go on to click the “Register Here” tab and complete the registration process
- The system displays the application instructions on the screen, which you must read thoroughly
- Continue by accepting the “Terms & Conditions” and then tap on the “Proceed” tab
- Provide the required details including Aadhaar Card number and go through the verification process
- After the registration process, the system will generate your login credentials – “Application ID” and “Password”
- With your login details, you have to sign in to your account and access the application form
- Proceed by filling out the mandatory fields in the application form and submitting the list of compulsory documents
- Finally, review your application, make any required changes, and thereafter, submit your application