The Professor Ghanashyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education has been instituted by IMFA in memory of renowned historian Late Prof Ghanashyam Dash.

The scholarship is awarded by the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation to facilitate higher education in the field of Engineering, Medicine and Liberal Arts at any Govt College or Institution recognised by the UGC.

The scholarship covers 90% of the academic fee and related expenses for the entire duration of a 4 years course, subject to an annual limit of ` 1,00,000 (one lakh) per recipient.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a meritorious student from an economically disadvantaged family.
• Be permanently domiciled in Odisha.
• Not have availed any other financial support at the time of application or subsequently if selected.
• Be pursuing higher education in the field of Engineering, Medicine or Liberal Arts at a Govt College or Institution recognised by the UGC.

1. Check the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet the requirements.
2. Submit your application to the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation.
3. Provide all necessary documents and information as required.
4. Wait for the Scholarship Committee to review and select the recipients.