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Scholarship Schemes

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Scholarship Schemes

ESSM College of Arts and Science is committed to making quality education accessible and affordable for students from diverse backgrounds. To support meritorious and deserving students, the college facilitates various government and private scholarship schemes and ensures timely application, guidance, and disbursement.

Below are the key scholarship schemes available to students:

1. SC Welfare Scholarship (Government of Tamil Nadu)
This scheme supports students from Scheduled Caste backgrounds by covering tuition fees and other academic expenses. Eligible students must provide valid community and income certificates.
Eligibility

  • Belonging to SC category
  • Parental income below prescribed limit
  • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
2. Tamil Nadu Agricultural Labourers / Labour Welfare Scheme
Offered by the Labour Welfare Board, this scholarship benefits children of registered agricultural laborers or unorganized sector workers.
Eligibility

  • Parent must be registered under Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board
  • Student must be pursuing higher education in recognized institutions
3. Minority Welfare Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Government for students from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi) to promote inclusive education.
Eligibility

  • Belonging to a recognized minority community
  • Family income should meet the prescribed threshold
  • Minimum 50% marks in previous examination
4. Govt. Puthumai Penn Thittam
An innovative scholarship scheme initiated by the Tamil Nadu Government to empower girl students pursuing higher education in arts and science colleges.
Eligibility

  • Girl students studying in government schools
  • Pursuing UG degree in recognized institutions

Benefit

  • Monthly scholarship disbursed directly to the student's bank account
5. Govt. Tamil Pudhalvan Thittam
This scheme is aimed at encouraging boys from government schools to pursue higher education with financial assistance.
Eligibility

  • Male students from government higher secondary schools
  • Admission into UG degree program in a recognized college
6. Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
An initiative by the Tamil Nadu Government to develop skill-based education and support meritorious students through scholarships and employability training.
Highlights

  • Free training and workshops
  • Industry-recognized certifications
  • Opportunities for internships and placements
🎯 Merit-Based Concession (ESSM College Exclusive)
20% tuition fee concession is granted to students scoring above 90% in their Higher Secondary Examination as a token of appreciation for academic excellence.
📌 Scholarship Support Services:

  • Dedicated Scholarship Committee for guidance and document support
  • Regular updates on new government and private schemes
  • Timely forwarding of applications through proper channels