The objective of the scheme is to provide better educational opportunities to the students from low income Tamil families whose parents died in abroad while working and to increase their interest in higher education and employment.
Students who have passed the Tamil Nadu Government’s SSLC (10th) and HSC Second Year (12th) Examinations or equivalent courses in foreign countries.
"Medical college education / science, arts, and vocational education (Agri. Eng) in any branch, diploma courses in any field, or affiliated courses; through colleges approved by the government, industrial training institutes (Polytechnic), or vocational training institutions.
Only students who have received admission in educational institutions are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
It will be given to the children of Non-Resident Tamils who are registered with the Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board and died in abroad (whose registration has not expired at the time of death).
Children of Tamils who have died after working in foreign countries with proper employment documents and are studying in educational institutes in Tamilnadu will be given scholarship only.
The scholarship will not be awarded beyond the normal period required to obtain the certificate / degree.
No more than two students per family will be awarded the scholarship.
Students must have regular attendance criteria as determined by the College/University/Institution.
Since many colleges charge tuition fees in two installments / half-yearly fees, a statement of expenditure for the entire year should be obtained and submitted with the approval of the Principal at the beginning of the academic year.
If the student violates the terms or conditions of the scholarship, the scholarship may be suspended or canceled and the decision of the Commissioner of Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils in this regard shall be final.
If a student is found to have received scholarship through false statement / certificates, his scholarship will be canceled immediately and the scholarship paid will be refunded.
The scholarship will be awarded for the duration of the entire course.
All fees under this scheme will be paid directly into the beneficiary's bank account, for which students should open a bank account with any government recognized bank.
| Sl.No. | Subject | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10th Standard | Rs.3,000 |
| 2 | 11 & 12 Std (Higher Secondary Education) | Rs.4,000 |
| 3 | I.T.I | Rs.4,000 |
| 4 | Post Graduate Degree in Engineering | Rs.12,000 |
| 5 | Post Graduate Degree in Medical | Rs.12,000 |
| 6 | Post Graduate Degree in Law | Rs.12,000 |
| 7 | Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture | Rs.12,000 |
| 8 | Post Graduate Degree in Teacher Training | Rs.12,000 |
| 9 | Post Graduate Degree in Physical Education | Rs.12,000 |
| 10 | Bachelor Degree in Engineering | Rs.8,000 |
| 11 | Bachelor Degree in Medical | Rs.8,000 |
| 12 | Bachelor Degree in Law | Rs.8,000 |
| 13 | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture | Rs.8,000 |
| 14 | Bachelor Degree Teacher Training | Rs.8,000 |
| 15 | Bachelor Degree in Physical Education | Rs.8,000 |
| 16 | Diploma in Engineering | Rs.5,000 |
| 17 | Diploma in Medical | Rs.5,000 |
| 18 | Diploma in Teacher Training | Rs.5,000 |
| 19 | Diploma in Physical Education | Rs.5,000 |