Scheme for Meritorious Students to Pursue Higher Secondary Education in the Best Schools of Tamil Nadu
The scheme provides financial assistance to the top 10 students from each district (based on 10th-grade public exam results) who study in government high schools, enabling them to pursue higher secondary education in select private schools of their choice across Tamil Nadu.
About This Scheme
The “Scheme for Meritorious Students to Pursue Higher Secondary Education in the Best Schools of Tamil Nadu” scheme launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to support academic excellence by offering financial aid to 10 students from each district who have secured the highest marks in the 10th public examination. Eligible students can attend top private schools in Tamil Nadu for their higher secondary education, ensuring they receive the best resources and opportunities to further their studies.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: Full financial assistance for pursuing higher secondary education in reputed private schools.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a student.
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC)/ Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC).
The beneficiary should have secured the highest marks in 10th Public examination.
The beneficiary should be among the Top 10 meritorious students from each district.
The beneficiary should be studying in Government/ Government Aided/ Private School.
The beneficiary’s parental annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
Application Process
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Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from their concerned educational institution.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the institution.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance: Full financial assistance for pursuing higher secondary education in reputed private schools.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from their concerned educational institution.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the institution.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scheme for Meritorious Students to Pursue Higher Secondary Education in the Best Schools of Tamil Nadu |
| Short Title | SFMSTN |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | OBC, Minority |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |