Odisha Higher Education Department NUA-O Scholarship 2023-2024

What is Odisha Higher Education NUA-O Scholarship?

Higher Education Department is now inviting online applications of NUA-O Scholarship 2023-2024, The Institute is requested to Validation/Process the scholarship application by 22.2.2024 positively. General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC Students from Odisha are eligible to Apply. Plus 3, Journalism, Law, M. A., M. Com., M. Phill, M. Sc Tech, M. Sc., M. Tech., Management, Master in Computer Application (MCA), Master in Finance & Control (MFC), Master in Social Work ( MSW)/ Master in Social Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ph.D Students are eligible to Apply.

Amount of NUA-O Scholarship

Courses Payment Type Boys Amt (Rs.) Girls Amt (Rs.) Transgender Amt (Rs.)
All Eligible Courses Yearly 9000.00 10000.00 0.00
All Eligible Courses Yearly 10000.00 11000.00 0.00

Eligibility of NUA-O Scholarship

Category : General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC

** Plus 3, Journalism, Law, M. A., M. Com., M. Phill, M. Sc Tech, M. Sc., M. Tech., Management, Master in Computer Application (MCA), Master in Finance & Control (MFC), Master in Social Work ( MSW)/ Master in Social Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ph.D

How to Apply for NUA-O Scholarship?

Prior to the introduction of Scholarship portal, the applications for department wise schemes were invited through the state scholarship portal. However, to ensure transparency and accountability in the scholarship administration, this portal came into existence. Given below is the step wise description of the application process.

To apply the scholarship, eligible students need to follow the below given steps:
Step 1 : Click Registration link at the portal, if you are new user. Existing user can click on the login button.
Step 2 : Enter the Aadhaar number and proceed further.
Step 3 : Check your registered mobile or email to get the user ID and password.
Step 4 : Click login link at the portal and enter User ID and password to apply the scholarship.
Step 5 : Provide all necessary details like student, academic, eligibility and bank information.
Step 6 : Click on the “Save as draft” button to draft the information or click on “Next” button to save and proceed the scholarship form.
Step 7 : The preview of the completed form will appear on the page. Download the forms and take its print out.

Documents Required for NUA-O Scholarship

1. Aadhaar Number
2. Applicant’s Photograph
3. Income Certificate
4. Caste certificate
5. Divyang certificate
6. Resident certificate
8. Front page of Passbook for bank account details of the student
9. Matriculation Certificate (Except in case of Non-matriculate ITI courses)
10. Previous Examination Certificate

FAQ on NUA-O Scholarship

Frequently asked questions about Scholarship
What types of scholarships are available?
There are a huge range of scholarship opportunities available for university students across the world, ranging from partial scholarships which cover some tuition fees, to full scholarships which cover the duration of your studies. The majority of scholarships cover tuition fees only, leaving students to cover their own living costs.

There are also many different types of scholarships for international students from certain regions, or even students studying in a certain field. For instance, many students from developing countries, including parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, can apply for specific scholarships, as can many students from all over the world looking to study in a STEM-related field (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Where do I go to find scholarship Opportunities?
To find scholarships you are eligible for, it is advised to first look at the information provided by your chosen University. All Funding Information will be listed on the University’s Website or this Scholarship Portal, and this is also where you will find the relevant contact information should you have any questions about scholarship applications.

What is the last date for submitting applications online?
For such dates please look at the “News & Announcement” in the home page.

Should I apply again for renewal of Scholarship (Registered Applicants)?
From this Academic year renewal of Scholarship will be done by Institute. You just have to inform Institute about your “Aadhar Card Number”, “Caste certificate issuing authority” to be entered in application details. Any change in Mobile number, Address for Correspondence, Bank Account details has to be communicated to the Institute.

What happens, if I detect mistakes after forwarding the applications to the institutes?
You should separately inform the mistakes detected by you to the Scholarship Nodal Officer of your Institute. The software provides facility at the level of the institute to correct information provided by the applicant.

What should I do, if I do not find my institute name in the drop-down menu?
You should immediately approach the institute to contact with the District Officer of the District where the institute is located. If your institute is an eligible institution, the District Officer would enter it into the database and then you can apply.

What all documents I have to submit with the print out of the application?
You have to submit Original Caste Certificate, Original Income Certificate, Copy of First page of Bank Passbook(showing IFSC Code of the Bank & Bank Account Number) and Disability Certificate(if any) along with the print out of the Application. Institute would verify the original certificates & return back to the students.

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