Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu
| Scheme Name | Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme (Tamil Nadu) |
| Provided By | Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship is a prestigious Tamil Nadu government initiative that provides full financial assistance to SC, ST, and SCC students pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies abroad.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹30.0 Lakh+
Covers 100% of tuition fees, living expenses, travel expenses, visa fees, and health insurance for PG/PhD courses abroad.
100% tuition fee coverage, living expenses allowance, visa fees, health insurance, and return economy airfare.
Note: Student must have secured admission in a foreign university ranked in the QS World University Rankings.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Postgraduate |
| Course / Stream | Engineering, Medicine, Science, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts |
| Minimum Marks | 60% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹8.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | SC, ST, SCC |
| Domicile State | Tamil Nadu |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Community Certificate
- ✓Income Certificate
- ✓Passport
- ✓Unconditional Offer Letter from Foreign University
- ✓Marks Sheets
- ✓Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- ✓Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook
Selection Process
Based on academic merit in undergraduate degree, university rankings (typically QS Top 500), and family income criteria.
Renewal Policy
Subject to academic progress and clearance of semesters without backlogs.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Visit the official Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar scholarship portal (tnadwscholarship.in).
- 2
Register using your Aadhaar card, Community Certificate, and Income Certificate.
- 3
Fill out the application form with university admission details.
- 4
Upload all required documents, including your passport, offer letter, and statement of purpose.
- 5
Submit the application and track the status online.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for the Annal Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship?
SC, ST, and Scheduled Caste Converted to Christianity (SCC) students from Tamil Nadu pursuing post-graduation or PhD abroad are eligible.
What is the annual income limit?
The annual family income limit from all sources must not exceed ₹8 Lakhs.
What expenses are covered under this scholarship?
It covers tuition fees, living expenses, return airfare, visa fees, and health insurance.
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