Banishree Scholarship

In primary education (Std

In primary education (Std. I to V).

Studying in middle & high schools (std

Studying in middle & high schools (std. VI to X),

Outside the coverage of the Govt

Outside the coverage of the Govt. of India Scholarship.

Enrolled in colleges/universities and not covered by the…

Enrolled in colleges/universities and not covered by the Government of India Scholarship.

Studying in special schools registered under the PWD,…

Studying in special schools registered under the PWD, Act 1995, that get no grant-in-aid from the State/ Central Govt.

Taking distance education through recognised universities/Govt

Taking distance education through recognised universities/Govt. institutes.

Undergoing technical/ vocational/ professional education at any recognised…

Undergoing technical/ vocational/ professional education at any recognised institute. Applications for the scholarship may be made if the following conditions are met:–

The applicant must be a genuine resident of…

The applicant must be a genuine resident of Odisha.

The applicant must be a regular student at…

The applicant must be a regular student at an educational institution.

Parental/family income must not exceed ₹60,000/- per annum

Parental/family income must not exceed ₹60,000/- per annum.

The applicant must not be getting any financial…

The applicant must not be getting any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship under another State Government/ Central Government scheme.

The scholarship continues as long as the student…

The scholarship continues as long as the student is enrolled in and regularly attends a recognised institution, whether or not he passes in a given year.

Primary (Standard I to V)

Primary (Standard I to V): ₹400/-

Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII…

Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII and IX to XI), where no Government of India Scholarship applies : ₹500/-

College (+2 & +3), where no Government of…

College (+2 & +3), where no Government of India Scholarship applies : ₹600/-

College (P.G.), where no Government of India Scholarship…

College (P.G.), where no Government of India Scholarship applies : ₹700/-

Technical and vocational training, where no Govt

Technical and vocational training, where no Govt. of India Scholarship applies : ₹700/- B. Outside the State:

Students pursuing a regular course or technical/vocational/professional education/training…

Students pursuing a regular course or technical/vocational/professional education/training that is not offered in the State, and who have no Govt. of India Scholarship, receive ₹250 per month.

Visually challenged candidates receive a Reader’s Allowance of…

Visually challenged candidates receive a Reader’s Allowance of ₹200 per month in primary classes, ₹300 per month in middle and high school classes and ₹400 per month for other studies, provided the head of the institution certifies that a reader was engaged continuously throughout the study period and the same help is not taken from the Govt. of India.

Orthopedically handicapped students with 75% or higher disability…

Orthopedically handicapped students with 75% or higher disability who need special transport arrangements may be granted an extra ₹200 per month for transport, if the scheme of integrated education does not already cover it.

Certificate of disability from the Medical Board

Certificate of disability from the Medical Board

Income certificate from a Revenue Officer of at…

Income certificate from a Revenue Officer of at least Tahasildar rank or another officer of the same standing.

Mark sheets from the most recent examination passed,…

Mark sheets from the most recent examination passed, attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of the Institution concerned. NOTE: Students from BPL families need not submit an income certificate.