Odisha Pre Matric Scholarship Form PDF Download 2024 ! State Scholarship Portal

Download the official State Scholarship Odisha Pre Matric Scholarship Form in PDF format. This is the offline form which is required to apply for scholarship of the web portal of Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

The Odisha Pre Matric Scholarship is a state-specific initiative by the Government of Odisha that aims to provide financial assistance to students belonging to economically disadvantaged communities, particularly Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) AND Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). The scholarship is designed to help these students continue their education up to matriculation level (Class 10) by covering educational expenses and reducing the chances of dropouts due to financial constraints.

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Key Features of Odisha Pre Matric Scholarship

Here are the key features of the Odisha Pre Matric Scholarship:

1. Eligibility:
   • For SC/ST students
     • Students studying from class 9 to class 10.
     • The student’s family income should not be more than ₹2.5 lakh a year.
2. Scholarship Benefits:
   • Scholarships usually cover the following:
     • Tuition fees and examination fees.
     • Maintenance allowance to meet the expenses on uniform, books and other necessities.
     • Hostel allowance for students staying in hostels.
3. Objective:
   • To ensure that students from marginalised communities are not forced to drop out of school due to financial difficulties.
   • To improve literacy and educational attainment rates among SC, ST, SEBC and OBC students in Odisha.
4. Application Process:
   • Eligible students can apply online through the official State Scholarship Portal of Odisha.
   • Applicants must provide details such as family income, caste certificate, school records, and bank account information for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

This scholarship is part of a broader goal to enhance educational opportunities and promote social and economic inclusion for disadvantaged communities in Odisha.