The Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship is an initiative by the Government of Odisha under the Skill Development & Technical Education Department to encourage girls to pursue technical education after completing Class 10. Many female students drop out due to financial constraints, and this scheme provides financial assistance to girls pursuing ITI courses in any trade.
The scholarship is open to General, ST, SC, OBC, SEBC, and EBC category girls from Odisha. Selected students receive cash benefits directly transferred to their bank accounts.
Benefits
- Reimbursement of Admission and Hostel Fees.
- Maintenance Allowance:
- ₹1,500 per month for Hostellers.
- ₹500 per month for Day Scholars.
- Reimbursement for Uniform Cost: ₹3,000.
- Apprenticeship Training Allowance (After ITI Completion):
- ₹1,000 per month for training inside Odisha.
- ₹1,500 per month for training outside Odisha.
- One-time Maintenance Allowance: ₹5,000 after six months of employment outside Odisha.
Important Notes:
- Scholarship amount will be directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
- Maintenance Allowance is released on a half-yearly basis.
- Students receiving other scholarships (ST, SC, OBC, Minority, Children of BOC Workers, PwD, MCP, Merit, etc.) will get only the differential amount.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The applicant must be a girl child.
- The applicant must belong to the General/ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC category.
- The applicant must be pursuing a ITI / ITC, Polytechnic, or Diploma course.
Application Process
Online Application:
- Visit the official State Scholarship Portal of Odisha.
- Select the “Registration” option at the top of the page.
- Read the instructions, tick the checkbox, and click “I Agree”.
- Enter Aadhaar Number and click “Verify”.
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- Fill in the personal details and select Register.
- Log in using the credentials.
- Click on “Apply” and choose the Sudakshya Scholarship scheme.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Review and submit the application.
- Take a printout of the application for future reference.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of the student.
- Income Certificate of parent/guardian.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Bank Passbook Copy (showing account number & IFSC code).
- Recent Passport-size Photograph.
- Self-Declaration Certificate from the student.
- College ID Card of the student.
- Marksheet of the last examination passed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible for the Sudakshya Scholarship?
Girls from General/ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC categories who are residents of Odisha and pursuing ITI/ITC, Polytechnic, or Diploma courses.
Q: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Financial assistance for admission, hostel, uniforms, and maintenance allowances, along with additional benefits for apprenticeship training and employment.
Q: What documents are required to apply?
Aadhaar Card, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook Copy, Photograph, Self-Declaration, College ID, and Last Exam Marksheet.
Q: What is the application procedure?
Applicants must register online, fill in the details, upload documents, and submit the application through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
Q: How to check the application status?
Applicants can log in to the State Scholarship Portal and select the “Check Status” option.