Applications are invited for Vidyadhan Scholarship 2024 for Class 10 Passed Students from Odisha. The last date of application is July 15, 2024.

About Vidyadhan

Vidyadhan Scholarship Program from Sarojini Damodaran Foundation supports the college education of meritorious students from economically challenged families. The students are selected after completion of 10th grade /SSLC through a rigorous selection process including test and interview. Currently Vidyadhan program has around 8000 students across the following states: Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Goa, Odisha, New Delhi, Ladhak, Bihar, Jarkhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Those selected will be eligible for two year scholarship from the Foundation. If they continue to do well, they will be given scholarship for pursuing any degree course of their interest; these scholarships are directly through the foundation or external sponsors who have registered with the Foundation. The scholarship amount for graduation courses varies from Rs 10,000 to Rs 75,000 per year depending on the state, course, duration etc. The selected students will be required to attend the mentoring programs from the Foundation.

Scholarship Details

Applications are invited for Vidyadhan Scholarship 2024 for Class 10 Passed Students from Odisha. Scholarship amounts for 11th and 12th grades will be a maximum of Rs. 10,000/- year.

Who can Apply?

  • Students whose family annual income is less than Rs. 2 Lakhs and who have completed their 10th grade/HSC exam in the year 2024 from Odisha. 
  • They should also have scored 80% or obtained 8 CGPA in their 10th Grade/SSC examination. 
  • The cutoff mark for students with disability is 65%. or 6.5 CGPA.

Selection Process

SDF will shortlist the applicants based on their academic performance and the information provided in the application form. The shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short online test/interview. Students can apply free of cost on the website directly. No other person or institution has been authorized to select students on our behalf.

Important Dates

  • 15th July 2024: Application last date.
  • 28th July 2024: Screening test.
  • 15th August to 19th August 2024: Interview/Tests will be scheduled during this time frame. Exact date and location will be intimated to each of the shortlisted candidates.

Required Documents

Scanned copies of the following are required

  • 10th Marksheet  (If original marksheet is not available , you can upload provisional /online marksheet from the SSLC/CBSE/ICSC website.)
  • Photograph.
  • Income Certificate (from a competent authority; ration card not accepted.)

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is July 15, 2024.

Contact

For any clarifications send an email to vidyadhan[dot]odisha[at]sdfoundationindia[dot]com or call Vidyadhan Help Desk, Phone: 9663517131.

Click here to view the official notification of Vidyadhan Scholarship 2024 for Class 10 Passed Students from Odisha.