Tamil Nadu Scholarship is an initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu and private organisations of the state. To boost the current education scenario of the state, the Government of Tamil Nadu and its subsidiary departments have been running a number of Tamil Nadu scholarship schemes for the students of the state.
Aside from the financial contribution from the State government’s side, there are several private organisations that offer scholarships for the students of Tamil Nadu. This article covers every significant detail about the Tamil Nadu scholarships including its all-inclusive list, eligibility criteria, the application process and rewards.
Tamil Nadu Scholarship – An Overview
| Name of Scholarship | Tamil Nadu Scholarship |
| Provider | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Aim | To provide financial support to the underprivileged students of Tamil Nadu |
| Beneficiaries | Students of Tamil Nadu (from Classes 1 to 12) |
| Mode of Application | Online/Offline |
| Awards | INR 500 to INR 24,000 per annum |
| Academic Year | 2023 |
Tamil Nadu Scholarship – A Complete List & Delegated Departments
The state government and private organisations offer 13 scholarships to the students of Tamil Nadu. Below is the list of departments and scholarships that are offered under them in Tamil Nadu.
Commissionerate for Welfare of Differently Abled, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu
- Scholarship for Differently Abled Students from Class 9 Onwards, Tamil Nadu
- Scholarship for Differently Abled Students towards Purchase of Books & Note Books, Tamil Nadu
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
- R. I. M. C. Dehradun Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
- Deceased Government Servants Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
- PhD Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
- EVR Nagammai Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
Department of Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes and Minority Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Free Education Schemes for BC, MBC & DNC students, Tamil Nadu
- Incentive Scheme for Rural MBC/DNC Girl Students, Tamil Nadu
- Thanthai Periyar Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu
- Perarignar Anna Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu
Sarojini Damodaran Foundation
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Tamil Nadu Scholarship 2023 Eligibility Criteria & Awards
Every scholarship for Tamil Nadu has different eligibility criteria and awards. Hereunder is a list of eligibility criteria for different scholarships and awards given by the scholarship providers.
1) Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- The wards of any differently-abled person holding the Identity card issued by the Welfare Board of Differently Abled can apply for this scholarship
- This scholarship is applicable for students from Classes 11 to Postgraduate level (including ITI/Polytechnic diploma courses)
Awards
- Financial assistance of up to INR 6,000 per annum
2) Scholarship for Differently Abled Students from Class 9 Onwards, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- This scholarship is for differently abled students studying in Classes 9 to postgraduate level (including Vocational, Professional, Medical and Engineering courses)
- The applicant should have scored at least 40% marks in the previous qualifying examination
Awards
- Financial assistance of up to INR 7,000 per annum
3) Scholarship for Differently Abled Students towards Purchase of Books & Note Books, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- Applicable for differently-abled students
- Students studying in classes 1 to 8
Awards
- Scholarship of INR 100 per month (for students of Classes 1 to 5)
- Scholarship of INR 300 per month (for students of Classes 6 to 8)
4) I. M. C. Dehradun Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- The students studying in R. I. M. C. Dehradun are eligible for this scholarship
Awards
- INR 1,000 per month
5) Deceased Government Servants Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- The scholarship is applicable to the wards of deceased government servants who died in harness
Awards
- Tuition fees, hostel fees and other admissible items of special fees up to the UG level
6) PhD Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- The students pursuing the first year, second year or third year of full-time PhD research from a government or government-aided college of arts and science can apply
- An applicant must have scored at least 60% marks in the postgraduate level
- The students who are pursuing a part-time course or are in receipt of any other scholarship are not eligible to apply
Note: The students having M.Phil. qualification must be studying in the first or second year of PhD course
Awards
- INR 3,000 per month
7) EVR Nagammai Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- This scholarship is applicable only to girl students
- The students must be pursuing postgraduate degree courses in Arts and Science from a recognised college in TamilNadu
Awards
- Variable financial assistance
8) Free Education Schemes for BC, MBC & DNC students, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- The scholarship is open to students belonging to BC/MBC/DNC category
- A student must be pursuing a polytechnic diploma, a 3-year degree course, or a professional degree
- The annual income of the family must be less than INR 50,000
Awards
- Tuition fees, examination fees, special fees and other compulsory fees up to INR 10,000 (approximate)
9) Incentive Scheme for Rural MBC/DNC Girl Students, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- This scheme is applicable for rural girl students belonging to MBC/DNC category who are studying in Classes 3 to 6
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 25,000
Awards
- INR 500 per annum to students of Classes 3 to 5
- INR 1,000 per annum to students of Class 6
10) Thanthai Periyar Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- The top two boys and two girls of each district in Tamil Nadu who have scored th highest marks in Class 10 and are pursuing a Polytechnic diploma can apply for this scholarship
- BC/MBC/DNC category students can apply
Awards
- INR 3,000 per annum for three years
11) Perarignar Anna Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility
- The top two boys and two girls of each district in Tamil Nadu who have scored the highest marks in Class 12 and are pursuing a Professional degree (medical, engineering, law, etc.) can apply for this scholarship
- The scheme is open only for BC/MBC/DNC students
Awards
- INR 3,000 per annum for four years or till the normal completion of the course
12) Vidyadhan Scholarship Program
Eligibility
- The eligible states for the Vidyadhan scholarship are Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana
- The applicant must have passed out Class 10/SSLC from the above-mentioned states
- Annual family income must be equal to or less than INR 2 Lakh
Awards
- Up to INR 6,000 per annum for Classes 11 and 12
13) National Talent Search Exam NTSE
Eligibility
- The students of Class 10 can apply for this scholarship
Note: The students studying through open schools or distance learning can also apply if they are below the age of 18.
Awards
- INR 1,250 per month for Classes 11 and 12
- INR 2,000 per month for undergraduates and postgraduates
- For PhD students – the amount specified by UGC
RIMC Scholarship – Application Timeline
The application timeline for the RIMC scholarship is listed below.
- The last date to apply online for the RIMC scholarship is 31 March 2023
- The RIMC scholarship exam date is 1 June 2023 and 2 June 2023
- RIMC scholarship will be declared on September 2023 (Tentative)
- Further, the RIMC scholarship interviews will be held on 6 October 2023
Tami Nadu Scholarship – Important Documents Required
The students need to attach supporting documents when applying for the Tamil Nadu scholarship. Below is the list of all required documents.
- Caste certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Admission proof
- Domicile certificate
- Marksheet
- Passport-size photo
- Income certificate
- Bank details
- Passbook
- The disability welfare-issued ID card
Tamil Nadu Scholarship – How to Apply?
Students can apply offline/online for Tamil Nadu scholarships. Below is detailed information regarding the application process.
Apply offline through the concerned District Office of Differently Abled Welfare for:
- Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu
- Scholarship for Differently Abled Students from Class 9 Onwards, Tamil Nadu
- Scholarship for Differently Abled Students towards Purchase of Books & Note Books, Tamil Nadu
Apply offline through the Directorate of Collegiate Education office for:
- R. I. M. C. Dehradun Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
- Deceased Government Servants Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
- PhD Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
- EVR Nagammai Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
Apply through the district office of Backward Classes and Minority Welfare for:
- Free Education Schemes for BC, MBC & DNC students, Tamil Nadu
- Incentive Scheme for Rural MBC/DNC Girl Students, Tamil Nadu
- Thanthai Periyar Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu
- Perarignar Anna Memorial Award, Tamil Nadu
Apply offline through the respective state liaison officer for National Talent Search Exam NTSE
The NTSE exam is divided into two parts; Stage 1 is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and Stage 2 is the Mental Ability Test (MAT). The mode of both examinations is offline. Below is the detailed exam pattern for SAT and MAT.
NTSE Exam Pattern
Mental Ability Test (MAT)
- It includes questions on logical and analytical reasoning
- MAT consists of 100 questions, and it includes pattern perception, series, coding-decoding, analogies, hidden figures, problem-solving, classifications, etc.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- SAT is a set of 100 questions, which is divided such as; Science for 40 marks, Social Science for 40 marks and Mathematics for 20 marks
- SAT exam consists of Classes 9 and 10 syllabuses
- Exactly 120 minutes are given to the students for the examination
- Mostly, the level of questions is equivalent to the class 10 examination
- There is no negative marking in the NTSE-SAT examination
Note: The pattern of exams for MAT and SAT is objective-type questions.
Apply online through the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation website for
The students can visit the official website www.sdfoundationindia.com to apply for the Vidyadhan scholarship program.
Contact Information
Students can connect directly to the Tamil Nadu government in case of any queries.
Vidyadhan Scholarship – Send an email to vidyadhan.tamilnadu@sdfoundationindia.com or call on 8792459646/7339659929 between (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) – Students can visit the NTSE office in Tamil Nadu or call 011-26562704, 011-26567401, 011-26567402 (between 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM). Also, students can email nts@gov.in.
FAQs
Who can apply for the Vidyadhan Scholarship Program?
The students who have passed Class 10/SSLC from the Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana states can apply for the scholarship.
What is the last date of the Tamil Nadu scholarship 2023?
The last date to apply for Tamil Nadu scholarship 2023 was 8th March 2023
What is the full form of the NTSE Scholarship?
The full form of NTSE is the National Talent Search Exam.
What is the RIMC Tamil Nadu scholarship?
RIMC refers to Rashtriya Indian Military College scholarship. The students of Tamil Nadu studying in RIMC, Dehradun can apply for this scholarship.