Awards to Bright Students 2025 in Tamil Nadu

Scheme Benefits

The selected students will receive financial assistance as follows:

• First-Year Cash Award: ₹800/-
• Annual Cash Award for the Next Five Years: ₹960/- per year

Eligibility Criteria

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

1. The applicant must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
2. The applicant must be a student who has passed the 10th standard public examination.
3. The applicant should be among the top two boys or top two girls in their district.
4. The student must be continuing their studies beyond the 10th standard.
5. The applicant must belong to one of the following communities:
   • Adi Dravidar
   • Tribal
   • Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity

Application Process

Step-by-Step Offline Application Guide

1. Collect the Application Form:

   • Visit your educational institution to collect the official application form.

2. Fill Out the Application Form:

   • Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
   • Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
   • Ensure all required documents are attached (self-attested if necessary).

3. Submit the Application Form:

   • Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the necessary documents to your educational institution.

4. Request an Acknowledgment:

   • Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority.
   • Ensure the acknowledgment includes details like date and time of submission and a unique reference number (if applicable).

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Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application form:

• Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card or any other valid government-issued ID)
• Caste Certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity)
• 10th Standard Marksheet (Copy of the public exam result)
• Proof of Continuing Education (Admission/Enrollment Certificate from the current institution)
• Bank Account Details (For direct benefit transfer)
• Other Documents (if required by authorities)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the purpose of the “Awards to Bright Students” scheme?
   This scheme aims to reward and financially support top-performing students from the Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities to encourage continued education.
2. Who is eligible for this scheme?
   Students who are residents of Tamil Nadu, belong to Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities, and are among the top two boys or girls in their district in 10th standard public exams.
3. Is there any income limit to apply for this scheme?
   No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
4. How can students apply for the scheme?
   Students must collect the application form from their school, fill in the required details, attach necessary documents, and submit it to their educational institution.
5. Can students from all communities apply for this award?
   No, this scheme is exclusively for students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities.
6. How is the award amount disbursed?
   The cash award is directly credited to the student’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
7. Can students who have not secured the first or second position in their district apply?
   No, only the top two boys and top two girls in each district are eligible for the award.
8. What happens if a student discontinues their studies?
   If a student discontinues their studies, they will not receive further installments of the award.
9. Are students pursuing any specific stream of education eligible?
   The scheme does not impose restrictions on the stream of education, as long as the student continues their studies beyond the 10th standard.
10. Is there any provision for extending the award beyond five years?
    No, the scheme provides financial support for a maximum of five years.

Sources & References

• Guidelines
• Official Website