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Odisha's 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' Opens Doors Abroad
18 Aug
Summary
- Odisha's 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' scholarship supports SC/ST students.
- 50 students annually get up to ₹25 lakh for foreign postgraduate/PhD.
- Applications open August 18-31 for top-200 ranked global universities.
The Odisha government has introduced the 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' scholarship, a significant initiative under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana. This scheme is designed to empower Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students by supporting their postgraduate and PhD studies at leading international universities.
Annually, 50 students will benefit from this program, receiving financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh per course. Eligibility criteria include an annual family income of up to ₹12 lakh. Students must have secured admission to universities ranked among the world's top 200.
Applications for the academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27 can be submitted via the Odisha State Scholarship Portal between August 18 and August 31. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and other associated costs for the duration of the program, with a two-year maximum for PhD students.
