The Odisha government has launched the Bidesh Sikhya Bruti scholarship scheme to help SC and ST students pursue postgraduate and PhD courses at top universities and institutes abroad.
Students should check the detailed guidelines issued by the Odisha Higher Education Department before applying, as other eligibility and selection conditions may also apply. Candidates should fill in their details carefully and upload the required documents as specified in the scholarship guidelines. They are also advised to check all information before submitting the application. The Odisha Higher Education Department has published the detailed Bidesh Sikhyabruti guidelines on its official website. Students should go through the guidelines to check the complete eligibility criteria, documents required, selection process and other scholarship conditions.
The initiative is aimed at helping students access international higher education without the financial burden of studying overseas. Under the new scheme, 50 students will receive support to study at institutions ranked among the top 200 in the QS World University Rankings.

