Applications have been invited for post-matric scholarships for students belonging to Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism for pursuing higher education.
The scholarships are extended to students of government, government-aided, and government-accredited educational institutions pursuing higher secondary education, ITI, polytechnic, graduation, post-graduation, M.Phil, and doctoral research. The scholarships would be given to 18,989 students in Tamil Nadu during 2016-17, Collector K.S.Palanisamy said in a press release. Students whose annual family income does not exceed Rs.2 lakh, are eligible for scholarships. Applicant must have secured not less than 50 per cent in the annual examination of the previous year. Candidates should apply online at www.scholarship.gov.in They should also download the filled-in applications and submit it at their respective educational institution by attaching their mark sheets, community and income certificates. The last date for filing of applications for students of Plus 1 and Plus Two is July 31 and for others October 31.
