Sarkari Yojana

Awards to Bright Students

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Top-scoring Adi Dravidar and Tribal boys and girls in each Tamil Nadu district who pass Class 10 and continue studying receive ₹800 in the first year and ₹960 a year for the next five years.

About Awards to Bright Students

Under the “Awards to Bright Students” scheme, the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, gives financial help to the two best-performing boys and two best-performing girls in every district from the Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities who shine in the 10th standard public examinations and go on with their education.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Awards to Bright Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Tamil Nadu

Applicants must live in Tamil Nadu.

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Applicants must be students

Applicants must be students.

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Applicants must have cleared the 10th std., Public…

Applicants must have cleared the 10th std., Public Examinations.

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Applicants must rank among the top two boys…

Applicants must rank among the top two boys or top two girls in their district.

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Applicants must be pursuing further studies beyond the…

Applicants must be pursuing further studies beyond the 10th standard.

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Applicants must be from the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/…

Applicants must be from the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Awards to Bright Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance:

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For the first year:

A sum of ₹800/- is provided to the student.

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For the next five years (per year):

The student gets ₹960/- annually over this period.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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An identity proof such as the Aadhaar card,…

An identity proof such as the Aadhaar card, or any other document the authority directs.

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Community certificate (Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar converted…

Community certificate (Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar converted to Christian).

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Marksheet of the 10th standard examination

Marksheet of the 10th standard examination.

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Evidence of continued studies after the 10th standard,…

Evidence of continued studies after the 10th standard, such as an admission or enrolment certificate.

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account.

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Other documents, where asked for

Other documents, where asked for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Awards to Bright Students through the offline application process outlined below.

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Obtain the application form from the educational institution…

Obtain the application form from the educational institution concerned.

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Complete every mandatory field, stick a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every mandatory field, stick a passport-sized photograph on the form (signing across it if needed), and enclose copies of all necessary documents (self-attested if needed).

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Hand in the filled and signed form with…

Hand in the filled and signed form with the documents at the educational institution.

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Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…

Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgment showing key details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References