AI SummaryOdisha government's Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha scholarship scheme for Under-Graduate (UG) and Post-Graduate (PG) students has been closed. The scheme, which was launched by the previous BJD government in February 2024, is no longer accepting applications because no budget was set aside for it from the current financial year.
Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj confirmed this in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on 30 August 2024. He said there is no budgetary provision for NUA-O from this year, and the state government is preparing a new scheme called 'Financial Assistance to UG & PG Students' to help students who are otherwise out of higher studies.
Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha Scholarship - Details
Under the NUA Odisha scholarship scheme, male UG and PG students received Rs 9,000 a year, while female students were granted Rs 10,000. Male students from SC, ST and Nirman Shramik families received Rs 10,000, and female students from these categories received Rs 11,000 annually.
Students studying in all government universities, government aided and non-aided colleges and Sanskrit colleges of Odisha government were considered eligible to apply for the scholarship. The money was directly transferred to the bank account of the eligible students.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha Scholarship |
| Launched By | Odisha government (previous BJD government) |
| Beneficiaries | UG and PG students of Odisha |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs 9,000 for boys, Rs 10,000 for girls |
| SC/ST and Nirman Shramik | Rs 10,000 for boys, Rs 11,000 for girls |
| Budget Allocation | Rs 385 crore for FY 2023-24 to 2025-26 |
| Current Status | Discontinued from 2024-25 |
| Official Website | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
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Why Was NUA Odisha Scholarship Discontinued?
The NUA-O scholarship was discontinued because the new Odisha government did not provide a budgetary provision for it from the 2024-25 financial year. The decision was announced in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, and the scheme stopped accepting new applications from that year.
New Scheme for UG & PG Students
In place of the NUA scholarship, the Odisha government is preparing a new scheme called 'Financial Assistance to UG & PG Students'. The guidelines for this new scheme are being prepared, and it will be offered to help students who need financial support for higher education.
How to Apply for Other Odisha Scholarship Schemes
Since the NUA Odisha scholarship has been closed, students who need financial help can apply for other scholarship schemes on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. The portal hosts many schemes for SC, ST, OBC, SEBC and EBC students. Here are the steps to apply:
STEP 1 - Visit the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in and register as a new user. Existing users can log in directly.
STEP 2 - Enter the Aadhaar number to complete the registration, then log in using the user ID and password.
STEP 3 - Select the department and the scholarship scheme you want to apply for.
STEP 4 - Fill in all the required details, including personal information, academic records, eligibility status and bank account details.
STEP 5 - Review the completed application form and submit it. Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Other Odisha Scholarship Schemes
Students who were looking for the NUA scholarship can now check other schemes available on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Schemes like Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana provide financial support to UG and PG students based on their income and category.