The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST students waives 100% of compulsory non-refundable tuition fees and provides maintenance allowances for post-secondary education.
Benefits:
- Full tuition fee waiver for degree, diploma, medical, and engineering courses in government, aided, and self-financing colleges under government quota.
- Direct monthly maintenance allowance credited to the student's bank account.
Eligibility criteria:
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar (SCA), or Scheduled Tribe (ST).
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
How to apply:
- Apply through your college scholarship nodal officer via the state scholarship portal (tnadtws.tn.gov.in). Enclose Community Certificate, Income Certificate, and bank passbook.