Banishree Scholarship
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Skills & Employment,Scholarships and student finance,Training and Skill Up-gradation
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The aim provides assistance and encourages them to study as well as acquire technical/ professional/ vocational training.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
The scheme shall apply to students: 1. Pursuing primary education (Std. I to V). 1. Reading in middle & high schools (std. VI to X), 1. Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship. 1. Reading in colleges/universities, not covered by Government of India Scholarship. 1. Reading in special schools registered under PWD, Act 1995, but not receiving grant-in-aid from State/ Central Govt. 1. Pursuing distance education through recognized universities/Govt. institutes. 1. Pursuing technical/ vocational/ professional education in any of the recognized institutes. For the purpose of award of scholarship under the scheme, applications can be submitted subject to fulfilling the following conditions:– 1. The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Odisha. 1. The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution. 1. The parental/family income of the applicant is not more than ₹60,000/- per annum. 1. The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Government/ Central Government under any other scheme. 1. The student will continue to get the scholarship if he enrolls and regularly attends any recognized institution irrespective of whether he has passed or not in a particular year.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official website of the department i.e <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="**https://ssepd.odisha.gov.in/**" nis:value=https://ssepd.odisha.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> Step 2: In the "Beneficiary Services" section, click "Banishree Scholarship". Step 3: You will be redirected to the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="**Online Application Form**" nis:value=https://ssepd.gov.in:8443/swp/applyBanishreeScholarshipScheme.htm nis:enabled=true/>. Step 4: Choose the relevant option out of : New Application/ Recommended Application from Principal/Head of the Institution Step 5: On clicking one of the options, click proceed. On proceeding initially it is mandatory that applicant may get his/her Aadhaar details first. After verifying the application form will open. Step 6: Fill in the application form including UDID Certificate Number, upload the signature of your spouse and yourself, and click "Submit". Step 7: The applicants may take printout of the system-generated application on complete documentation for his/her record.
Required Documents
- Documents to accompany the application
- Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents:–
- Disability Certificate issued by Medical Board
- Income Certificate issued by Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tahasildar or any other officer of equivalent status.
- Mark sheets of the last examination passed duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of the Institution concerned.
- NOTE: An income Certificate is not required in case the student belongs to a BPL family.
FAQs
What is the benefits under the scheme ?
1. Primary (Standard I to V): ₹ 200/- 2. Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII and IX to XI) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹ 250/- 3. College (+2 & +3) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹ 300/- 4. College (P.G.) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : ₹ 350/- 5. Technical and vocational training (Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship) : ₹ 350/-
What is the eligibility Criteria ?
1. The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Orissa. 2. The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution. 3. The parental/ family income of the applicant is not more than ₹ 60,000/- per annum. 4. The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme. 5. The student will continue to get the scholarship if he enrols and regularly attends any recognised institution irrespective of whether he has passed or not in a particular year.
How to apply online ?
Application Process 1. Follow the official website. 2. Choose the option "New Application". 3. Provide the required details in Student Details, Institute Details, Other Details, Other Details, Bank Account Details 4. Submit.
Required document list
Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents:– 1. Disability Certificate issued by Medical Board 2. Income Certificate issued by Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tahasildar or any other officer of equivalent status. 3. Mark sheets of the last examination passed duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of the Institution concerned. NOTE: An income Certificate is not required in case the student belongs to a BPL family.