Higher Education Special Scholarship for SC/ST/SCC Hostellers
About the Program
Apply for the Higher Education Special Scholarship for SC/ST/SCC Hostellers in Tamil Nadu. Check eligibility requirements, hostel certificates, and yearly award amounts.
Benefits & Financial Support
Provides ₹7,500 per year for Degree/Diploma courses and ₹8,000 per year for Postgraduate and Professional courses to hostel-staying students.
Inclusions
* Annual special scholarship of ₹7,500 (Degree/Diploma courses). * Annual special scholarship of ₹8,000 (Postgraduate/Professional courses). * Helps cover hostel accommodation and boarding charges.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional
Must be enrolled in All Streams. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Day scholars, students staying in private rooms outside campus (not recognized by the college), or in free government welfare hostels are generally not covered.
Selection Process
Eligible only for SC/ST/SCA/SCC students pursuing post-matric higher education who reside in recognized college, university, or institutional hostels.
Renewal Policy
Requires fresh submission of the hostel warden certificate and bonafide college certificate each academic year to verify continued hostel residency.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**Hostel Proof
** Obtain a formal certificate of residence from your college hostel warden or secure your official hostel fee receipt.
- 3**Form Collection
** Request the Higher Education Special Scholarship form from your college scholarship cell.
- 4**Attach Certificates
** Attach your Income Certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs), Community Certificate, college bonafide, and hostel warden certificate.
- 5**Submit to College Office
** Hand in the form to the college administrative office.
- 6**Verification & Disbursement
** The college verifies that you are a hosteller and submits details to the District Welfare Officer for direct funding.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Applications are submitted via the hostel/college desk, closing by late November.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Who is eligible for the TN Higher Education Special Scholarship?
SC, ST, and Adi Dravidar Christian (SCC) students pursuing UG, PG, or Professional courses, residing in college or institutional hostels, with family income under ₹2.5 Lakhs.
Q.What is the scholarship amount?
It is ₹7,500 per year for degree and diploma courses, and ₹8,000 per year for PG and professional courses.
Q.Are day scholars or students staying in private PG rooms eligible?
No, this scholarship is strictly for students staying in hostels officially managed or recognized by their college/university.
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