Odisha Extends Deadline for Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scholarship Applications
The Odisha Higher Education Department has extended the deadline for online applications to the Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scheme until September 18, 2026.
The scheme aims to support SC/ST students pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies in the top 200 QS‑ranked foreign universities.
Originally set to close on September 1, the application window has now been extended to give more students the opportunity to apply.
Eligible candidates must belong to SC/ST categories and have a family income of up to Rs 12 lakh annually.
Applications can be submitted through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in).
A total of 50 students will be selected under this initiative for the academic years 2025–26 (December 2025/January 2026) and 2026–27.
Detailed guidelines and instructions are available on the Higher Education Department’s official website.
