Description: First Graduate Scholarship (Engineering)
Funded by the Tamil Nadu State Government, this scholarship provides a full tuition fee concession to students who are the first graduates in their families, and who gain admission to professional undergraduate engineering programs via TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions). Eligible students must submit a digitally signed First Graduate Certificate issued by the Deputy Tahsildar, which confirms that no family members (parents, grandparents, siblings) hold a graduation degree. If a sibling has already availed the concession, the applicant becomes ineligible. The scholarship amount ranges between ₹25,000 and ₹27,500 per year, and is processed through the student’s institution.
Eligibility:
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Field of Study: Engineering
Financial Need: Yes
Timeline:
Open Date: 24 Aug 2025
Deadline Date: 25 Aug 2025
Application Requirements:
Documents: Aadhaar Card, Income Certificate, Marksheet, Bank Passbook, Community Certificate, Passport Size Photo, Other, 12 Marksheet, 10th Marksheet
Essay Prompt: HU
