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Are there any scholarships from Tamil Nadu government or other parties?

31 Jul 2026 · Answered by Muskan Jain · 1 min read
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Yes, there are several scholarships from the Tamil Nadu government and other organizations to support students pursuing higher education abroad.

- Adi Dravidar Scholarship: For SC, ST, and SCC communities; covers tuition, living, and travel up to ₹36 lakh, subject to income and admission criteria.
- TN Overseas Scholarship for Minority Students: For minority community students from Tamil Nadu; up to ₹36 lakh per year.
- Scholarships for Differently Abled Students: For students with disabilities; up to ₹7,000/year for various courses.
- Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board Education Scholarship: For children of Tamils who passed away while working abroad; amounts vary by course.
- Scholarships for Students in Central Government Institutions: For BC, MBC, DNC students in select institutions; tuition and fees up to ₹2 lakh/year.
- Other private scholarships: Some organizations also offer merit- and need-based scholarships for study abroad.

Eligibility, benefits, and deadlines are subject to change.

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