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Tamil Nadu Govt Offers Rs. 36 Lakh Scholarship for Muslim Students to Study Abroad
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News18•20-09-2026, 16:51
Tamil Nadu Govt Offers Rs. 36 Lakh Scholarship for Muslim Students to Study Abroad
- •Tamil Nadu government to provide educational scholarships to 10 Muslim students for overseas studies in 2026-2027.
- •Scholarship amount up to Rs. 36.00 lakh per student to facilitate high-quality global education.
- •Applicants must have an unconditional offer letter from universities ranked within the top 250 in QS global ranking.
- •Parental annual income should not exceed Rs. 8.00 lakh, and applicants need 60% in their undergraduate degree.
- •Application deadline is October 15, 2026; forms available at www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/welfschemes_minorities.htm.
Key Questions Answered
The Government of Tamil Nadu provides an educational scholarship of up to Rs. 36.00 lakh per student for 10 Muslim minority students pursuing postgraduate studies abroad.
Applicants must have received an unconditional offer letter from a university ranked within the top 250 in the global QS ranking, secured at least 60% in their undergraduate degree, and their parents' annual income must not exceed Rs. 8.00 lakh.
The last date to submit the application is 15.10.2026. Applications must be sent along with required documents to the Commissioner, Department of Minorities Welfare, Kalas Mahal Heritage Building, First Floor, Chepauk, Chennai-600005.
