The “Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department: Scholarship-Free Education up to 12th Std. to All” programme, launched by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu, is designed to offer free education for students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities. The scheme remits tuition fees of eligible students till the 12th standard to ensure that money is not an obstacle in seeking education. The government compensates the amount so that students from these communities can get the kind of support they require for studies.
Benefits
Reimbursement of Tuition Fees
- Total refund of fees of the students who pursue education until the 12th standard.
- The government itself refunds the fee directly to the colleges so that deserving students won’t be confronted by any sort of financial obstructions in studying.
Eligibility
- The candidate should be a student.
- The candidate should be a local of Tamil Nadu.
- The candidate should be one belonging to Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Converted Adi Dravidar community belonging to Christian faith.
- The candidate should be pursuing an education up to the 12th standard.
Application Process
Offline Application Process
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Contact the School Authorities:
- Students or their guardians should approach the Headmaster of the school where they are enrolled.
- Ensure to gather all the required documents as instructed by the school authorities.
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Submit the Required Documents:
- Submit the duly filled application form along with the necessary supporting documents.
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Verification by School:
- The school authorities will verify the details and submit the application to the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department for processing.
Documents Required
- Proof of Identity: Aadhar Card or any other government-approved identity document.
- Caste Certificate: Proof of belonging to the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity community.
- Income Certificate: If applicable, to verify family income (if required).
- Proof of Admission: Proof that the student is enrolled in a school up to the 12th standard.
- Any other documents: As directed by the school authorities or welfare department.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. 1 The scheme’s goal is what?
By reimbursing the tuition expenses, the plan aims to give free education up to the 12th grade for Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity populations. - Q: 2 for whom the scholarship is qualified?
Students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities living in Tamil Nadu and registered in school up till the 12th standard are eligible for the project. - Q: Under this plan, which costs are paid for?
The program covers tuition, which will be totally reimbursed to the respective university. - Q. 4 Exists an income restriction for eligibility?
Though an income certificate may be needed for other related criteria, there is no income limit stated for qualifying. - Q: 5 Up to which level of schooling the plan offers free access?
The program offers pupils up to the 12th standard free education. - Q: Six. Which paperwork must one apply with?
Required are documentation including Proof of Identity, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate (where applicable), and Proof of Admission. - Q: 7 The application should be turned in where?
Applications should be sent to the school the pupil is registered with’s Headmaster. - Q Can students apply straight forwardly to the government?
No; pupils have to ask for processing and verification through their school authorities—the headmaster. - Q: What frequency must students apply?
Students have to apply once for every academic year to get the financial help for that year.