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Overseas scholarship for Adi Dravidar tribal students: application window May–June 2026
Tamil Nadu's overseas scholarship program for Adi Dravidar and tribal students enables admission to a Master’s or PhD program abroad in a top 1000 QS ranking. Eligible candidates can apply online from May 5 to June 5, 2026, with a specified document checklist.
Why It Matters
The program aims to expand access to international higher education for marginalized communities, outlining clear eligibility and documentation requirements.
Timeline
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Application window closes for overseas scholarship
June 5, 2026
The article notes that applications must be submitted online by June 5, 2026.
Article published reporting scholarship details
May 7, 2026
The article published on May 7, 2026 provides the eligibility criteria and required documents: admission to Master’s or PhD at a foreign university within top 1000 QS ranking, annual family income ≤ ₹12 lakh, age limits (Master’s ≤ 35; PhD ≤ 40), and a comprehensive list of documents including admission letter, community certificate, income certificate, mark sheets, degree certificates or provisional certificates, Aadhaar, Ration card, passport, salary slips, income tax returns, and recent passport-size photographs. It also provides online application portals and a toll-free helpline.
Application window opens for overseas scholarship
May 5, 2026
The article states that eligible candidates may apply online for the overseas scholarship between May 5 and June 5, 2026. The window opens on May 5, 2026.