Odisha government is inviting Banishree Scholarship online application form at ssepd.gov.in. The main objective of the scholarship to the students with special needs is to assist and encourage them to study as well as acquire technical / professional/vocational training so as to enable them to earn a living and to become useful members of society. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Banishree Scholarship, how to track status, what is the eligibility for registration and other aspects regarding the scheme.
Banishree scholarship scheme in Odisha state is applicable to the following:-
Banishree scholarship scheme in Odisha state is applicable to the following:-
- The scheme shall apply to students,pursuing primary education (Std. I to V).
- Reading in middle & high schools (std. VI to X), not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship.
- Reading in colleges/universities, not covered by Government of India Scholarship.
- Reading in special schools registered under PWD, Act 1995, but not receiving grant-in-aid from State/ Central Govt.
- Pursuing distance education through recognized universities/Govt. institutes.
- Pursuing technical/ vocational/ professional education in any of the recognized institutes
Odisha Banishree Scholarship 2024 Online Application Form
- First of all, visit the SSEPD Odisha official website at https://ssepd.gov.in/
- At the homepage, go to the "Beneficiary Services" section and click at the "Banishree Scholarship" tab.
- Direct link - https://ssepd.gov.in:8443/swp/applyBanishreeScholarshipScheme.htm
- Upon clicking the link, the page to apply online for Banishree Scholarship Scheme will open.
- At the opened page, tick the radio button present in front of "New Application" and click "Proceed" button or click https://ssepd.gov.in:8443/swp/applyBanishreeScholarshipSchemeBasedOnStatus.htm?applicationStatus=before
- Then Banishree Scholarship Online Application Form 2024 will appear as shown below:-
- Select academic year for which you are applying, enter name, aadhar number and verify it. Upon verification, Banishree scholarship registration form for students will open.
- Enter student details, institute details, other details, upload documents and click "Submit Details & Take Printout Copy" to complete Banishree Scholarship application form fillup process.
List of Documents to be Uploaded in Banishree Scholarship Registration Form
- Aadhar Card (Scan Copy)
- Mark-sheet
- Disability Certificate
- Bank Passbook Front Page (PDF only)
- Recent Photo
- Additional Documents
Track Banishree Scholarship Status
- First of all, visit the SSEPD Odisha official website at https://ssepd.gov.in/
- At the homepage, go to the "Beneficiary Services" section and click at the "Banishree Scholarship" tab.
- Direct link - https://ssepd.gov.in:8443/swp/applyBanishreeScholarshipScheme.htm
- Upon clicking the link, the page for applying online as well as tracking Banishree Scholarship application status will open.
- Click at "Recommended Application from Principal/Head of the Institution" and click at "Proceed" button or directly click https://ssepd.gov.in:8443/swp/applyBanishreeScholarshipSchemeBasedOnStatus.htm?applicationStatus=after to open page to track Banishree Scholarship status.
- Enter application number and click at "Search" button to check status.
Odisha Banishree Scholarship Amount (Rate of Scholarship)
Inside the state
- Primary (Standard I to V): Rs.200/-
- Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII and IX to XI) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : Rs. 250/-
- College (+2 & +3) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : Rs. 300/-
- College (P.G.) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) : Rs. 350/-
- Technical and vocational training (Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship) : Rs. 350/-
Outside the State
Students prosecuting normal course of study or technical/vocational/professional education/training not available in the State and not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship shall get Rs.250.00 per month.
- In case of visually challenged candidates, Reader’s Allowance shall be paid at Rs.100 per month for primary classes and Rs.150 per month for middle and high school classes and Rs.200 per month for other studies, if it is certified by the head of the institution that the candidate has continuously employed a reader during the period of study, subject to the condition that such assistance is not availed of from Govt. of India.
- In case of orthopaedically handicapped student who has 75% or above disabilities requiring special arrangements for transport, an additional monthly allowance of Rs.100 per month may be sanctioned for transport, if it is not covered by the scheme of integrated education.
Eligibility Criteria for Banishree Scholarship Scheme in Odisha
For the purpose of award of scholarship under the scheme, applications can be submitted subject to fulfilling the following conditions:-
- The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Orissa.
- The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution.
- The parental/ family income of the applicant is not more than Rs.60,000 per annum.
- The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme.
- 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
For more details, visit the official website at ssepd.gov.in.
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