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The following scholarships are awarded by the Central and State Government and Private Endowments.
1. National Scholarships Scheme :
Eligibility :
Only those candidates who are Indian Citizens, and who obtain atleast 60 percent of marks in the aggregate in School Leaving Examination, namely, Matriculation / Higher Secondary / High School / Indian School Certificates are eligible for selection. The income of the parents of scholars should not exceed Rs. 25,000/- per annum. Merit certificates and National prize of Rs. 100 will be issued to the scholars whose parent's income exceeds Rs.25,000/- per annum. The scholarships is renewable from year to year within the same stage of education provided the candidates secure 50% of marks in aggregate.
Rate of Scholarship :
I year Degree Course : Day Scholar - Rs.60/-
II & III year Degree Course : Day Scholar - Rs.90/-
2. State Scholarships for the Children of School Teachers
Eligibility :
Only Indian Nationals are eligible under the scheme. The scholarships are open to children of all teachers working in recognised schools. Only those students who passed the exam from Tamil Nadu S.S.L.C / Matric or Equivalent exam, Higher Secondary Exam, Indian School Certificate Examination securing at least 60 percentage of marks in the aggregate. Parent's income does not exceed Rs.1000/- a merit certificate and National prize of Rs.100/- will be issued. Full time course students only are eligible.
Value of the Scholarships :
I year Degree Course : Day Scholar Rs.60/-
II & III year Degree Course : Day Scholar Rs.90/-
The Scholarship once awarded under the scheme will be continued and renewed year after year subject to good conduct and regular attendance. The notification regarding the award of scholarship is published in all leading dailies. Only the selected candidates will be requested to submit their income affidavit, Employment certificate, joining Report etc.
3. State Government Merit Scholarship Scheme :
The State Merit Scholarship is tenable for 10 months in a year from post matric stage upto postgraduate stage of education. The value of scholarship is as follows ;
I year Degree Course : Day Scholar - Rs.50/-
II & III year Degree Course : Day Scholar - Rs.75/-
Only eligible candidates are intimated of their selection by the Director of Collegiate Education, Chennai– 600 008.
4. Educational Concession and Scholarships to the Children of Repatriates From Srilanka :
5. Scheme of Scholarship to Students from Non-Hindi Speaking States for Post- Matric Students Studying Hindi :
Eligibility :
Only those students whose mother tongue is not Hindi and who belong to any of the following States will be eligible for scholarship. The candidate who is in receipt of any other scholarship including National Loan will not be entitled to this scholarship under this scheme.
Rate of Scholarship :
I year Degree Course : Day Scholar - Rs. 50/- per month
II & III year Degree Course : Day Scholar - Rs. 75/- per month
Only those candidates will be eligible who have passed the Tenth examination' with Hindi as one of the subjects or have passed another examination in Hindi recognised by the Government of India.
6. Educational Concessions :
i) Children of Freedom fighters :
The Educational Concessions are awarded to this above said children provided the income of the freedom fighter does not exceed Rs.500/- per month.
Non-Residential Scholarship :
I year Course : Rs. 125/- per month
II year Course : Rs. 50/- per month
III year Course : Rs. 40/- per month
ii) Children or dependent of Defence Service Personnnel :
Exemption from payment of Tuition fees and all items of special fees in all grades of Educational Institutions to the children of serving personnel of Defence service belonging to the category of Junior Commissioned Officers including similar ranks in the Navy and Air Force.
Eligibility :
Such of the children who have obtained II class or 50 percentage of marks in the aggregate in the previous annual examination are alone eligible for the award. Candidates have to apply every year afresh as there is no question of renewals.
Value of Scholarship :
Degree Courses – Tuition fees and all items of special fees exempted.
Book allowances Rs.215/- for the entire course.
7. National Loan :
Eligibility :
The National Loan scholarships are open to Nationals of India only. Students who pass any of the qualifying examinations with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate will be eligible for the award and renewal of National Loan scholarship. The income of the parents of scholars should not exceed Rs.12,000/- in a year. This scholar should be in regular full time course of any of the day time institutions.
Value of the Scholarship :
Degree Course : Rs.720/- per annum
Selection :
The selected candidates will be required to execute bond with the Government to abide by the terms and conditions of the award and to repay the loan in suitable instalments based on their monthly income. Selection will be made strictly in order of merit-cum means from amongst the eligible scholars.
8. Under the Administration of the Director of Collegiate Education:
1.State Collegiate Scholarship
The State Scholarships will be awarded to courses only for education after the matriculation/ or higher secondary to all recognised full time College courses whose parents income does not exceed Rs. 12,000/- per annum. The scholarships once awarded are renewable upto the degree stage of education only, provided the candidates secure promotion to the next higher class.
Value of the Scholarship:
Degree Courses : Rs.30/- per month for 9 months in a year.
9. Award Of Anglo-Indian Scholarship:
The Scholarship under this scheme is open to European and Anglo Indians.
Value of the Scholarships:
Degree Courses : Rs.30/- per month for 9 months in a year.
10. Adhoc Merit Scholarship:
The grant sanctioned to SC/ST including converted Christian at the rate of Rs.300/- students studying in 1 st year degree courses immediately after passing the higher secondary with 60 percentage and above with 1 st attempt is not renewable. The adhoc merit grant will be paid to each student irrespective of the income limit of the parents.
Award of Prize Money Scheme:
Government has instituted the Award of Prize Money Scheme to SC/ST/SC convert students who secure 60% and above in their degree in the first attempt.
11.Scholarships for PhysicallyHandicapped Candidates
12. Scholarships of Private Endowments
Note:-
1.The Scholarship and Fee Concession holders should be aware of the fact as per the latest G.O that they should put in not less than 75% of the term days, and that in case it is not satisfied the scholarship will be withheld even though the students may satisfy the other criteria. This percentage may be relaxed in case of sudden sickness to be certified to the satisfaction of the sanctioning authority by competent medical authorities.
2.In the event of not recording 75% attendance by the students of Colleges, the grant of scholarships for the next year of study shall be withdrawn. |
