Odisha government has launched Nua O Scholarship Scheme 2024 for students. Under this scheme, the state govt. will provide annual scholarships to undergraduate (UG) and post graduate (PG) students. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Nua O Scholarship Yojana, what is the eligibility criteria, list of documents required and other aspects regarding the scheme.
Speaking on the scholarships at a Nua-O Fest in Jajpur on 13th Feb 2024 (Tuesday), 5T and Nabin Odisha chairman said that the minimum scholarship amount under Nua-O programme for male students will be ₹9,000 per year, while female students will get ₹10,000 each annually. The students belonging to eligible SC/ST and Nirman Shramik families will get ₹10,000 (Male) and ₹11,000 (Female) per annum.
A Nua-O corpus fund of ₹300 core will be constituted from the coming academic year. Students who will excel in academic and different co-curricular activities will get higher amount as scholarship from this corpus fund.
The announcement came a day after the state cabinet decided new scheme "SWAYAM Yojana" under which 2 lakh unemployed youth in rural and urban areas in the age group of 18-35 years with no outstanding loan would get ₹1 lakh interest-free bank loan to start a new business or to expand their existing business. The state would spend ₹672 crore in next two years under the scheme.
About Odisha Nua O Scholarship Scheme 2024
The state govt. of Odisha has announced that annual scholarships ranging between ₹9,000 and ₹11,000 would be given to 4,50,000 undergraduate and 32,000 postgraduate students in state universities and government and non-government aided colleges, including aided Sanskrit colleges under the Higher Education department.
Nua-O Magic Smart Cards for Students
On 13th Feb 2024, Nabin Odisha chairman announced that Nua-O Magic Smart Cards will be given to all eligible students by August, providing additional benefits like bus/train travel, free wi-fi, access to online courses, skill development, coaching programmes, etc. based on performance and participation in various academic and extracurricular activities.A Nua-O corpus fund of ₹300 core will be constituted from the coming academic year. Students who will excel in academic and different co-curricular activities will get higher amount as scholarship from this corpus fund.
The announcement came a day after the state cabinet decided new scheme "SWAYAM Yojana" under which 2 lakh unemployed youth in rural and urban areas in the age group of 18-35 years with no outstanding loan would get ₹1 lakh interest-free bank loan to start a new business or to expand their existing business. The state would spend ₹672 crore in next two years under the scheme.
Amount under Nua-O Scholarship Yojana in Odisha
- Male students - Rs. 9,000 per year
- Female students - Rs. 10,000 per year
- Male Students belonging to SC/ST category - Rs. 10,000 per year
- Female Students belonging to SC/ST category - Rs. 11,000 per year
- Male Students belonging to Nirman Shramik families - Rs. 10,000 per year
- Female Students belonging to Nirman Shramik families - Rs. 11,000 per year
Odisha Nua O Scholarship Yojana Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha state.
- Youths above 18 years of age would be eligible.
- Nua O Scholarship amount would be given to only those students who are pursuing undergraduate and post graduate courses.
- Only those UG/PG students who are studying in state universities and government and non-government aided colleges, including aided Sanskrit colleges under the Higher Education department are eligible.
List of Documents Required for Nua-O Scholarship Scheme
- Aadhar Card
- Voter ID Card / Ration Card / Other ID Proof
- Caste Certificate
- Marksheet of previous qualifying examination
- Bank Account Passbook
- Active Mobile Number
- Recent Passport Size Photographs
How to Apply Online for Nua O Scholarship Scheme
- First of all, visit the official website of Nua O Scholarship Scheme.
- On the homepage, click at "Apply" link.
- Upon clicking the link, the Nua-O scholarship online registration form will open.
- Fill in the asked details accurately and upload necessary documents as mentioned above.
- Review your filled in information in the application form through online mode.
- Finally, click on the "Submit" button to send your application to the concerned authorities for approval.
Overview of Nua O Scholarship Scheme
| Name of Scheme | Nua-O Scholarship Scheme |
| State | Odisha |
| Type of Scheme | Scholarship |
| Announced on | 13 February 2024 |
| Major Beneficiaries | UG and PG students |
| Funds Allocated | Rs. 300 crore |
| Objective | To provide annual scholarships ranging to UG and PG students in state universities and government and non-government aided colleges, including aided Sanskrit colleges under the Higher Education department |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs. 9000 to Rs. 11,000 |
| Number of Beneficiaries | 4,50,000 Undergraduate and 32,000 Postgraduate students |
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