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Odisha
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana
Financial Assistance
Scholarship
Details
"Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana" is a Financial Assistance Scheme launched by the Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha. The scheme was launched as an endeavor to make higher education inclusive and to increase the gross enrollment ratio. The scheme aims to further widen the access to higher education to the students belonging to under privileged sections of society, which in turn shall benefit immensely the students of said strata of society. The objective of the scheme is to extend financial assistance to the students of under privileged sections for pursuing Graduation and Post-Graduation courses in the State of Odisha on an annual basis. It is anticipated that the scheme will lead to their access to higher education. The assistance will be offered on means basis to General, OBC, SC/ST, SEBC/EBC category students. The selected students will receive financial assistance of ₹ 20,000 per annum.
Benefits
- The annual Financial assistance will be ₹ 20,000/- for pursuing both Graduate and Post Graduate courses.
- The student can avail of financial assistance under this scheme even if the student is in receipt of financial assistance under other schemes.
- The financial assistance shall be limited to the normal duration of the course and will be given each year till the completion of the course.
Eligibility
1) The student should belong to any of the following categories of families:
a) HIV/AIDS-affected family (either father or mother or both).
b) Households Without Shelter.
c) Destitute / Living on Alms.
d) Manual Scavengers.
c) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
f) Legally released Bonded Labourers.
g) Single Mother Family (a mother who has a dependent child or dependent children and who is widowed, divorced, or unmarried).
2) He/ She should be a Permanent Resident of Odisha.
3) The student should have been enrolled for graduate/postgraduate courses ((Non-Technical/Technical/Professional) on a regular mode from the Colleges/ Institutes/ Universities in the State of Odisha recognized by the State Government.
4) The income of the household from all sources should be less than ₹ 10,000/- per month.
Application Process
Online
Registration:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/
Step 2: Click on "Registration".
Step 3: Read the Instructions/Declaration carefully.
Step 4: Select the Checkbox and Click "I Agree".
Step 5: On the next page, provide your Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, and all the mandatory fields: Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and Email ID. Click "Register".
You will be successfully registered on the portal. Your login details will be displayed on the confirmation page.
Your login credentials will also be sent to the registered Mobile Number and Email ID.
Application:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/. Click "Login". Now click on "Student Login". Login using the credentials received on your Email ID / Mobile Number.
Step 2: Click on the "Schemes And Scholarship" section. Optionally, you can check your eligibility for the scheme by clicking "View Eligibility". Else click "Online Application Module For Scholarship And Loan".
Step 3: Select "Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana" from the dropdown menu. Fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the said file type and filesize.
Step 4: Click "Submit". Take two printed hard copies of the online application along with relevant documents, and submit the same to the Principal/ Head of the Institution for further processing.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph of the student
- Aadhaar Card of Student
- College ID Card of the Student
- Resident Certificate.
- Income Certificate of the Parent / Guardian.
- Medical Certificate from the concerned Medical Officer regarding suffering from HIV/A1DS, if required.
- Certificate relating to Households without Shelter from the Competent Revenue Authority, if required.
- Certificate towards being a Single Mother from District Social Welfare Officer, if required.
- Certificate of being a Destitute / Living-on-Alms from the local Sarpanch / Urban Local Body authority, if required.
- Certificate of being a Manual Scavenger from the Competent Authority, if required.
- Certificate of being from a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group from the District Welfare Officer if required.
- Certificate of being a Legally Released Bonded Labourer from the District Welfare Officer/ District Labour Officer/ any competent authority if required.
- Bank Passbook of the Student (Name of the Student, Bank Account No. & IFSC Code must be mentioned on the copy of the passbook.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Department Manages The "Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana" Scheme?
The "Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana" scheme is managed by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha.
What Is The Aim Of The Financial Assistance To The Students?
The scheme was launched as an endeavor to make higher education inclusive and to increase the gross enrollment ratio. The scheme aims to further widen the access to higher education to the students belonging to underprivileged sections of society, which in turn shall benefit immensely the students of said strata of society.
What Are The Objectives Of The "Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana"?
The objective of the scheme is to extend financial assistance to the students of underprivileged sections for pursuing Graduation and Post-Graduation courses in the State of Odisha on an annual basis. It is anticipated that the scheme will lead to their access to higher education.
Can The Students From Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) Also Apply To This Scheme?
Yes, students from Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) are eligible to apply.
Are There Any Age-Related Criteria For This Scheme?
No, there aren't any age-related criteria. Applicants from all age groups are welcome to apply.
What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That A Student Can Receive Through GSSY?
The selected students will receive financial assistance of ₹ 20,000 per annum.
Can The Student Avail Of The Scheme Benefits If She/He Is Already In Receipt Of Financial Assistance Under Some Other Scheme?
Yes, the student can avail of financial assistance under this scheme even if the student is in receipt of financial assistance under other schemes.
What Shall Be The Duration Till Which The Financial Assistance Will Be Provided?
The financial assistance shall be limited to the normal duration of the course and will be given each year till the completion of the course.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
The scheme guidelines can be found at this link -
https://dhe.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-06/Gopabandhu%20Sikhya%20Sahayata%20Yojana%20Guideline.pdf
Can The Residents Of Karnataka Also Apply To This Scheme?
No, the applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Odisha.
Are There Any Criteria Regarding The Type Of Course That The Student Should Be Pursuing In Order To Be Eligible?
The student should have been enrolled for graduate/postgraduate courses ((Non-Technical/Technical/Professional) on a regular mode from the Colleges/ Institutes/ Universities in the State of Odisha recognized by the State Government.
Will I Be Eligible To Apply If The Income Of The Household (From All Sources) Is ₹ 8,000/- Per Month?
Yes, in order to be eligible, the income of the household from all sources should be less than ₹ 10,000/- per month. You are therefore eligible to apply.
Can I Apply Offline For This Scheme?
No, you can only apply online from the Official Website of the State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/.
How Many Copies Of The Online Application Should Be Submitted To The Principal/ Head Of The Institution?
Take two printed hard copies of the online application along with relevant documents, and submit the same to the Principal/ Head of the Institution for further processing.
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Odisha
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana
Financial Assistance
Scholarship
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
"Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana" is a Financial Assistance Scheme launched by the Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha. The scheme was launched as an endeavor to make higher education inclusive and to increase the gross enrollment ratio. The scheme aims to further widen the access to higher education to the students belonging to under privileged sections of society, which in turn shall benefit immensely the students of said strata of society. The objective of the scheme is to extend financial assistance to the students of under privileged sections for pursuing Graduation and Post-Graduation courses in the State of Odisha on an annual basis. It is anticipated that the scheme will lead to their access to higher education. The assistance will be offered on means basis to General, OBC, SC/ST, SEBC/EBC category students. The selected students will receive financial assistance of ₹ 20,000 per annum.
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