Incentive for full-time Ph.D Scholars

Adi Dravidar, Tribal and Christian Adi Dravidar students are extended educational incentives towards pursuing research.

The scholarship scheme is implemented to encourage students pursuing research in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Arts, Science and Law, and whose annual income not exceeding Rs.8.00 lakh.

1,600 eligible students are provided educational incentive of Rs.1,00,000/- each.

An amount of Rs.16.00 crore is allocated for this scheme during the financial year 2024-2025.

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Details of the scholarship

Incentive of lakh, for up to five (5) years.

Who can apply?

Are you a student belonging to Adi Dravidar (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Adi Dravidar converted to Christian community?

Is your family income below 8 lakh?

Are you below the age of 55 (or below the age of 50, if you are a male), pursuing PhD in any university/ institution in Tamil Nadu?

How to apply?

Download the application form and the list of required documents from the following site I am a Link

Send the filled application along with the necessary documents to the Commissioner/Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare through registered post.