Chief Minister Merit Award
The scheme offers ₹3,000/- per year for five years to 1000 boys and 1000 girls from SC/ST communities, based on their plus 2 public examination marks, provided they continue their education.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| States and UTs | Tamil Nadu |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Families |
| Tags | Tribal Welfare, Students, Merit Award, Education, Scholarship |
Before you apply
Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.
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