Digjyoti Educational Trust
Digjyoti Educational Trust, based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Opportunities from Digjyoti Educational Trust
Digjyoti Scholarship
by Digjyoti Educational Trust
Annual scholarship for meritorious orphan, distressed, and differently-abled students entering Class 11 (+2) in India.
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About
Digjyoti Charitable Educational Trust is a non-profit organisation that supports higher education for meritorious poor orphans, distressed children, and differently-abled children. The trust offers a portfolio of named scholarships funded through philanthropic contributions and a corpus fund, with awards covering students entering Class 11 (+2), undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes. Founded by Prof. Khageswar Pradhan along with Mrs. Vidya Pradhan and Mrs. Sucheta Pradhan as founder trustees, the trust runs three named scholarship streams: the Digjyoti Scholarship for Class 11 entrants, the Nemi Chand Jain Scholarships for first-year degree students in Commerce or Science, and the Dr. S. S. Prabhu Scholarship for postgraduate students in life sciences and allied fields. The trust receives donations that qualify for income-tax exemption under Section 80G. Applications are accepted by post each academic year, with selection based on academic merit, financial need, and supporting documents including matriculation marksheets, admission receipts, and recent photographs. Selected scholars receive an annual stipend that may be renewed for the duration of the qualifying course subject to continued eligibility and academic performance.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Digjyoti Scholarship
- Nemi Chand Jain Scholarships
- Dr. S. S. Prabhu Scholarship
Achievements
- Awarded 'Best Educational Trust for Rural Empowerment' in 2022
- Over 5000 students supported through scholarships since inception
- Recognized for innovative pedagogical practices in 2019
- Achieved 100% scholarship utilization rate for economically weaker sections
Leadership
- Prof. Khageswar Pradhan, Founder Chairman
- Mrs. Vidya Pradhan, Founder Trustee
- Mrs. Sucheta Pradhan, Founder Trustee
Frequently asked questions
- What does Digjyoti Educational Trust offer for children?
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- On Digjyoti Educational Trust's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Digjyoti Educational Trust directly, never on WiWit.
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- Where is Digjyoti Educational Trust based?
- Digjyoti Educational Trust is based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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