Student schemes in Tamil Nadu

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be residing in the state of Tamil Nadu.
• The applicant should be a student.
• The applicant should be a female to avail of benefits from this scheme.
• All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• The assistance can be extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions/Colleges/Universities.
• The girl students should pursue their education in recognized courses and colleges/universities.
• Only the first course of higher education will be considered as an eligible factor.
• Note 01: The girl students availing of other scholarships are also eligible to enroll in this scheme.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools will be paid ₹1,000/- per month till the completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course.
• The assistance amount under this scheme will be disbursed directly into the student’s Bank Account.
• The students shall be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a female.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu (should not be from Chennai District).
• The beneficiary should be from a rural area.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC).
• The beneficiary should be Studying in classes 3rd to 6th in government or government-aided schools
• The beneficiary's parental annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
• This scheme is implemented in all the Districts except Chennai District.

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Financial Assistance:
• For 3rd to 5th grade: ₹500/- per annum.
• For 6th grade: ₹1,000/- per annum.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a Student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal community.
• The beneficiary should be enrolled within XII Standard (Stn. XII or lower).

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Accommodation: Hostel facility for all Boys/ Girls Boarders studying upto XII Standard.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a Student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar (converted to Christianity) community.
• The beneficiary should have secured the highest marks in 10th or 12th standard exams within the district.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• 10+2 Examination: ₹3,000/-.
• 10th Std. First Prize: ₹1,000/-.
• 10th Std. Second Prize: ₹5,00/-.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a Student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar converted to Christianity community.
• The beneficiary must have passed the 10th or Plus 2 examination.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• For plus 2 Examination: ₹2,000/-.
• For 10th Examination: ₹1,000/-.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a Student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar converted to Christianity community.
• The beneficiary must be enrolled in a school up to the 12th standard.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Reimbursement: Full reimbursement of tuition fees for students up to the 12th standard.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a Student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar converted to Christianity community.
• The beneficiary must be appearing for public examinations of 10th/12th Std.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Reimbursement: Full reimbursement on Public Examination fee for 10th and 12th Std. students.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a Student.
• The beneficiary should be currently enrolled in school.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal community.
• The beneficiary must have secured the highest marks in Class X from Government/Corporation/Municipal/Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools.
• Beneficiary’s annual family income should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Admission Assistance: Free admission into reputed private schools for Plus One.
• Financial Coverage: ₹28,000/- per year, including boarding charges.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should be a Student.
• The beneficiary should belong to the SC/ST (Hindu Adi Dravidar) community.
• The beneficiary must have secured the first rank in plus 2 Public Examinations in their district.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• In first year: ₹2,000/-.
• For the succeeding five years: ₹1,500/- per annum.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should have passed 10th std., Public Examinations.
• The beneficiary should be among the top two boys or two girls in their concerned district.
• The beneficiary should be continuing their studies after 10th standard.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Financial Assistance:
• For the first year: ₹800/-.
• For the next five years (per year): ₹960/-.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.
• The beneficiary must be receiving any Scholarship by the Government of India.
• The beneficiary must return the books after completing the course.
• The beneficiary must be enrolled in one of the following courses:
• Medical
• Engineering

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Free Textbooks Access: Students receive textbooks for their entire course duration at no cost from the library.
• > Note: On completion of the course the students should return the books to the Library.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.
• The beneficiary must be receiving any Scholarship from the Government of India.
• The beneficiary must return the books after completing the course.
• The beneficiary must be enrolled in one of the following courses:
• Medical
• Engineering

More conditions on the myScheme page.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Free Textbooks Access: Books are shared between two (2) students at free of cost.
• > Note: On completion of the course the students should return the books to the Library.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The registered folk artist's son or daughter.
• The registered folk artist must have no dues payable to the Board.
• The registered folk artist's son or daughter should be studying in a government or government-recognized institution.
• Assistance is available for up to two children per family.
• If both husband and wife are registered folk artists, only one of them is eligible for this assistance.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial Assistance for the children of registered folk artistes
• Girl and Boy children studying 10th
• Girl children studying 11th

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
• The beneficiary should be studying 3-year undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.).
• The beneficiary should be enrolled in a Government or Government Aided Arts and Science College.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial Assistance: Special fees and other non-refundable compulsory fees are paid as prescribed by Government and examination fee in full.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
• The beneficiary should be pursuing a professional course in a Government/Government Aided or Self-Financing college.
• The beneficiary’s family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- annually.
• There should be no graduate in the family.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Financial Assistance:
• Full payment of tuition fees.
• Coverage of special and other non-refundable compulsory fees.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and De-notified Communities (DNC).
• The beneficiary should be pursuing studying in 3 year Diploma courses in Government and Government Aided Polytechnics.
• The beneficiary’s family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- annually.
• There should not be any Diploma/ Graduate in the family.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Financial Assistance:
• Full payment of tuition fees.
• Coverage of special and other non-refundable compulsory fees.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
• The beneficiary should secure the first or second ranks in the 12th Public examination in their concerned district.
• The beneficiary should be pursuing their studies in professional colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial Assistance: ₹5,000/- per annum for a duration of 4 to 5 years.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
• Parents' income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/
• (for Backward Classes (BC) students).
• There should be no graduate in the family (for Backward Classes (BC) students).
• The beneficiary should be studying in 11th or 12th standard in an English medium school.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Financial Assistance:
• Tuition fee assistance of ₹500/
• (₹50/- per month for 10 months).

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
• Parents' income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/
• (for Backward Classes (BC) students).
• There should be no graduate in the family (for Backward Classes (BC) students).
• The beneficiary should be studying in 11th or 12th standard in an English medium school.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Tuition Fee for 6th to 8th Standard: ₹200/- per year (₹20/- per month for 10 months).
• Tuition Fee for 9th to 10th Standard: ₹250/- per year (₹25/- per month for 10 months).
• Examination Fee for 10th Standard: Full coverage of the examination fee.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC)/ Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC).
• The beneficiary should be studying in a Government/ Government Aided/ Private School.
• The beneficiary must have studied Tamil as the first language.
• > Note: If more than one student secures the same marks, awards are granted to all students.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• First Prize: ₹50,000/
• (boys from BC), ₹25,000/
• (girls from BC)

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary must be a student.
• The beneficiary must be a differently abled person.
• The beneficiary must be a student of the following courses:
• 9th to 12th Standard.
• Degree Courses.
• Postgraduate, Medical, Engineering, Vocational, and Other Professional Courses.
• The beneficiary must be differently abled, who are studying in government-recognized schools/colleges/training centers.
• The beneficiary must have obtained not less than 40% of the marks in the previous qualifying examination.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Scholarships are provided as:
• For students studying from 9th to 12th Standard: ₹4,000/- per annum.
• For Degree Courses: ₹6,000/- per annum.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary must be a student.
• The beneficiary must be a differently abled person.
• The beneficiary must be studying in between class 1st to 8th standard.
• The beneficiary must be studying in government-recognized schools.
• The beneficiary must be student should not be avail of similar assistance from other sources.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Scholarship for purchase of books and notebooks:
• Scholarship for students studying from 1st to 5th standard: ₹1,000/- per annum.
• Scholarship for students studying from 6th to 8th standard: ₹3,000/- per annum.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The beneficiary should be a student.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC)/ Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC).
• The beneficiary should be pursuing UG/PG courses in IIT/ IIM/ IIIT/ NIT and Central Universities.
• The beneficiary's parental annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial Assistance: Financial support for tuition, exam fees, and other compulsory fees up to ₹2,00,000/- annually.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• A candidate must hold a first-class in Bachelor’s degree in respect of Professional Courses (Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science) or a first-class in Master's degree in Arts/Science from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act…
• Working knowledge of Tamil is mandatory for the candidate.
• Age Limit: The applicant’s age shall be between 22-30 years as on 25.05.20
• For candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, the maximum age limit shall be 35 years, and for candidates belonging to the BC/MBC category, it shall be 33 years.
• Note 01: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree will be preferred.
• Note 02: Work experience will be an added advantage.
• Note 03: Strong emphasis will be given to research experience.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under this fellowship programme, a monthly stipend of ₹65,000/- and an additional allowance of ₹10,000/- to meet their incidental expenses in performing their assigned work, such as travel, mobile phone, data usage, etc.
• Note: No additional financial assistance will be provided.