Sambalpur The Lok Sevak Mandal, under the Western Odisha Development Council, has invited applications for the Prashanta Mohanty – Dr. Narayani Panda Scholarship. This scholarship is aimed at meritorious and economically disadvantaged students from 10 districts of Western Odisha: Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Balangir, Sonepur, Boudh, and the Athmallik sub-division.
Students pursuing +2 (Higher Secondary), +3 (Undergraduate), and Postgraduate (PG) courses with a minimum of 60% marks in their last examination are eligible to apply.
For the 2024-25 academic year, applicants must submit the following documents by April 15:
Complete address
Permanent residence certificate
Annual income certificate of parents
Certification from the head of their educational institution
Copy of the previous examination mark sheet
Copy of Aadhaar card
One passport-size photograph
Copy of the first page of their bank passbook
Applications can be sent to Dr. Radhanath Rath Community Center, Mudipada, Sambalpur – 768002, Odisha. Interested candidates may contact Mobile Number: 8917244517 for further details.
About the Scholarship Fund
Dr. Narayani Panda, a renowned doctor and social worker from Sambalpur, has donated ₹70 lakh to the Lok Sevak Mandal, Sambalpur branch through the Prashanta Mohanty – Dr. Narayani Panda Educational Scholarship Fund. The interest generated from this fund will be used to provide scholarships to meritorious but economically disadvantaged students.