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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