StateScholarshipsCM Merit Award
Chief Minister Merit Award
₹3,000 per year for 5 years for 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Christian communities in Tamil Nadu.
About this scheme
The Chief Minister Merit Award, implemented by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, provides financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities. Every year, 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls selected based on their Higher Secondary (+2) public examination marks receive ₹3,000 annually for five years while pursuing higher education.
Eligibility
- Residency: Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
- Community: Must belong to the Adi Dravidar, Scheduled Tribe (Tribal), or Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity community
- Qualification: Must have passed the Higher Secondary (+2) Public Examination
- Continuation: Must be continuing higher education after Plus Two
Benefits
- ₹3,000 per year for 5 consecutive years
- Award continues subject to continuation of higher education
- 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls selected annually on merit
- Selection based on Higher Secondary (+2) public examination marks
Required documents
- Aadhaar Card or other identity proof
- Community (Caste) Certificate
- Plus Two (Class XII) mark sheet
- Proof of admission/continuation of higher education
- Bank account details
- Any other documents required by the authority(optional)
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