The correct answer is: a) Medhabruti.
Medhabruti is a scholarship scheme for meritorious students from disadvantaged backgrounds in Odisha. It was launched in 2008 by the Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to students from families with an annual income of less than Rs. 1 lakh. The scheme covers all undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by government and private universities in Odisha.
The eligibility criteria for Medhabruti are as follows:
- The student must be a resident of Odisha.
- The student’s family income must be less than Rs. 1 lakh per annum.
- The student must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% marks.
- The student must have been admitted to a government or private university in Odisha for an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
The benefits of Medhabruti are as follows:
- The student will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs. 2,000 for undergraduate courses and Rs. 3,000 for postgraduate courses.
- The student will also be eligible for a one-time book allowance of Rs. 5,000.
- The student will be eligible for a hostel accommodation allowance of Rs. 1,000 per month.
The application process for Medhabruti is as follows:
- The student must download the application form from the official website of the Medhabruti scheme.
- The student must fill the application form and submit it along with the required documents to the concerned district education office.
- The district education office will scrutinize the application and forward it to the state government for approval.
- The state government will approve the applications and release the scholarships to the students.
The Medhabruti scheme has been a great success in providing financial assistance to meritorious students from disadvantaged backgrounds in Odisha. The scheme has helped many students to pursue their higher education and achieve their dreams.