Scholarship Finder

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Post Matric Scholarship — Tamil Nadu

Provider: Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship

SC/ST/BC/MBC students in recognised post-matric courses; income ceiling applies; community certificate required.

Amount: Tuition + maintenance (varies by course)

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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First Graduate Scholarship — Tamil Nadu

Provider: Tamil Nadu Government

First graduate in family; community/income certificates; admitted through official counselling where applicable.

Amount: Fee concession for first graduate in family

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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PM Scholarship Scheme (Central)

Provider: Ministry of Labour & Employment

Wards of ex-servicemen / RPF / RPSF etc. Professional degree courses.

Amount: ₹3000/month girls, ₹2500/month boys (approx.)

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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National Overseas Scholarship

Provider: Ministry of Social Justice

SC students for Masters/PhD abroad; merit and income criteria.

Amount: Full course support abroad (competitive)

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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AICTE Swanath Scholarship

Provider: AICTE

Orphan / either or both parents died / ward of armed forces martyrs in AICTE-approved institutions.

Amount: ₹50,000/year (as per scheme)

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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7.5% Government School Reservation (Engineering)

Provider: Tamil Nadu TNEA

Studied in Tamil Nadu government schools 6th–12th; TNEA registration; study certificate chain.

Amount: Reserved seats in engineering counselling

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships

Provider: MHRD via NSP

Above 80th percentile in relevant stream in Class 12; family income below ceiling.

Amount: ₹10,000–20,000/year (course dependent)

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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Minority Scholarship — Tamil Nadu

Provider: TN Minorities Welfare

Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Parsi students; income and community certificate.

Amount: Pre-matric and post-matric components

Last verified: 2026-08-31

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