By Vipul Jain
27 Nov, 2024
The Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana is a significant scholarship initiative introduced by the Government of Odisha to support students facing financial hardships. This article provides information on eligibility criteria, key highlights, important dates, financial assistance, required documents, and the application process for the Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025.
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025 Explained:
The Government of Odisha extends a helping hand to students hailing from families affected by HIV or AIDS, living on alms, or facing financial challenges. The Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025 aims to provide financial aid to students pursuing graduate and postgraduate courses in recognized institutions within Odisha.
Key Highlights:
Important Dates:
- Online application opens: 13th January 2025
- Last date for online application: 31st January 2025
- Verification date: To be updated
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Belong to specified categories of families.
- HIV/AIDS affects the family.
- Households without shelter, living on alms, manual scavengers, etc.
- Permanent resident of Odisha.
- Enrolled in recognized graduate or postgraduate courses.
- Household income less than Rupees 10,000 per month.
Financial Assistance:
Beneficiaries will receive annual financial assistance of Rupees 20,000 for both graduate and postgraduate courses. The assistance continues each year until course completion, subject to the normal duration.
Documents Required:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Resident Certificate Copy
- Income Certificate Copy
- Medical Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificates related to specific categories (e.g., single mother, destitute, manual scavenger)
- Bank Passbook copy with student's details
Verification Process:
Verification occurs at both the institute and district levels:
Institute Verification:
- Principals verify details, ensuring eligibility and document completeness. Eligible applications are forwarded to the District Collector.
District Verification:
- A Committee constituted by the District Collector reviews proposals, finalizing eligible students. The list is sent to the Higher Education Department for payment.
How to Apply Online:
- Visit the official website.
- Navigate to Schemes And Scholarship > Scholarship > Online Application Module For Scholarship And Loan > Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana.
- Complete the application form and submit it.
- Provide two printed hard copies to the institution for further processing.
Check Eligibility:
- Visit the State Scholarship Portal.
- Click on Check Eligibility.
- Enter scheme details, family income, and last marks %.
Contact Details:
Helpline Number: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025 FAQs:
Q. What is the start date to apply for Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025?
A. The application period begins on 13th January 2025.
Q. What are the benefits of Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025?
A. Applicants receive INR 20,000 for both graduate and postgraduate courses.
Q. What is the last date to apply for Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025?
A. The application deadline is 31st January 2025.
Q. How to apply for Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana 2025?
A. Apply on the official website following the outlined steps.
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