The Government of Odisha, through its Higher Education Department, has launched the Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scholarship 2025–26 with the objective of promoting and encouraging the study of the Odia language at higher levels of education. Named after the great Odia writer and poet Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Senapati, the scheme reflects the government’s commitment to preserving and expanding Odia literature and culture by supporting meritorious students.
This scholarship is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing Odia as their main subject in recognized institutions across Odisha and other states. Eligible students will receive a one-time financial grant of up to ₹30,000, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial constraints.
Important Dates
- Scheme Year: 2025–26
- Scholarship Launch: 2025 (By Higher Education Department, Odisha)
- Last Date for Application Submission: 9th October 2025
- Merit List / Selection Announcement: To be declared after evaluation of applications
- Scholarship Distribution: Within the academic session after verification
Objectives of the Scheme
The Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scholarship has been designed with specific objectives:
- Promotion of Odia Language: To encourage students to study Odia at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Support for Meritorious Students: To provide financial assistance to bright students who excel academically but face challenges in pursuing higher education.
- Preservation of Literature and Culture: To strengthen the importance of Odia literature and language by supporting dedicated learners.
- Inclusive Support: To extend scholarship benefits to students belonging to General, ST, SC, OBC, SEBC, and EBC categories.
- One-time Financial Relief: To provide a lump-sum grant that can be used for tuition, educational resources, or other academic requirements.
Key Features of the Scheme
The scholarship comes with unique features that make it one of the most impactful educational support programs in Odisha:
- Targeted Beneficiaries: Students pursuing Odia (Honours) in undergraduate programs or Odia (MA) in postgraduate programs.
- One-Time Financial Assistance: ₹20,000 for UG students and ₹30,000 for PG students.
- Merit-Based Selection: Based on the marks obtained in the last qualifying examination.
- Inclusivity: Open to students from all categories including SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC, and General.
- Transparency: Selection through an online merit-based application process.
- Restriction on Distance Mode: Students pursuing correspondence or distance education are not eligible.
Scholarship Amount
The scholarship offers a one-time financial grant as follows:
- Undergraduate Students (UG – Odia Honours): ₹20,000 (one-time)
- Postgraduate Students (PG – Odia MA): ₹30,000 (one-time)
This financial support can be used for tuition fees, purchase of study materials, research purposes, or other academic needs.
Eligibility Criteria
To avail of the scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
General Eligibility
- Must be a domicile of Odisha.
- Belong to any of the following categories: General, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, or EBC.
- Must have a valid Aadhaar-linked bank account in their name.
For Undergraduate Applicants
- Must be enrolled in a UG (Arts) degree program with Odia Honours in a recognized degree/autonomous college or university in Odisha or other states.
- Must have secured at least 60% marks in Class 12 examinations conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha.
For Postgraduate Applicants
- Must be enrolled in MA (Odia) in a state university, degree college, or autonomous college in Odisha or other states.
- Must have obtained at least 60% marks in their UG program.
Exclusion
- Students pursuing courses via distance learning or correspondence are not eligible.
Reservation Policy
- The scholarship is open to all categories, ensuring equal opportunity for General, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, and EBC students.
- Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC) will be given due weightage as per government norms.
- Special focus on merit and inclusivity, ensuring deserving students are not excluded on the basis of caste or community.
Distribution of Scholarships
- The scholarship will be disbursed as a one-time payment directly into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- UG students will receive ₹20,000 and PG students will receive ₹30,000.
- The Higher Education Department will ensure transparent transfer via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode.
- Students already receiving other scholarships may still apply, but the benefit of this scheme can be availed only once.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents during the application process:
- Domicile Certificate issued by competent authority (Tahasildar/Additional Tahasildar).
- Academic Mark Sheets/Transcripts of last qualifying examination (Class 12 for UG, UG degree for PG).
- Aadhaar-linked Bank Account Details of the applicant.
- College/Institute ID Card.
- If not available, a Letter of Undertaking from the institution with details such as course, session, name, and roll number must be provided.
- Additional proof of enrolment in UG (Odia Honours) or PG (Odia MA).
- Passport-size Photograph.
Application Process – Step by Step
Applicants must follow the below steps carefully to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official Odisha scholarship portal.
- Click on “Register” and fill in required details such as name, email, and mobile number.
- Verify Aadhaar details to complete registration.
Step 2: Login
- Use registered credentials (mobile/email/Gmail) to log in.
- Navigate to the Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scholarship tab.
Step 3: Application Form
- Fill in personal details, educational details, and bank account information.
- Upload recent passport-size photograph.
Step 4: Document Upload
- Upload scanned copies of required documents such as domicile certificate, mark sheets, ID card, Aadhaar, and bank details.
Step 5: Declaration and Submission
- Read instructions and terms carefully.
- Tick the declaration box confirming authenticity of details.
- Submit the application form.
Step 6: Acknowledgment
- Take a printout of the acknowledgment slip or save the digital receipt for future reference.
Selection Process
- The selection of beneficiaries will be purely merit-based.
- Academic performance in the last qualifying examination (Class 12 for UG, UG degree for PG) will be the deciding factor.
- A merit list will be prepared and published by the Higher Education Department.
- Final selection and disbursement will be made after document verification.
