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Periyar University, Salem Scholarship
Periyar University in Salem offers a variety of scholarships to support students in their academic pursuits. Below is an overview of the available scholarships, including eligibility criteria and benefits:
1. Free Education for PG Students
- Eligibility: One first-year student from each program, who achieved a high rank in the undergraduate program and comes from a financially disadvantaged background, is exempted from paying fees for the entire duration of the postgraduate program.
- Benefits: Complete fee waiver for the entire postgraduate program.
2. Dr. Ambedkar and Rajaji Meritorious Scholarship
- Eligibility: The first-year postgraduate student with the highest undergraduate score among classmates is awarded this scholarship.
- Benefits: The scholarship is renewed for the second year if the candidate passes all subjects in the first year in a single attempt.
3. University Research Fellowship (URF)
- Eligibility: One research scholar under each supervisor is selected based on their registration seniority among the scholars enrolled with that supervisor.
- Benefits: Financial support to assist with research activities.
4. Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme
- Eligibility: Students admitted to B.Voc. programs in Food Science and Nutrition or Textiles and Apparel Design are eligible. Additionally, physically disabled students admitted to any program are also eligible.
- Benefits: Complete waiver of tuition fees.
5. Partial Travel Financial Support
- Eligibility: Research scholars presenting research papers at international conferences organized by foreign institutions.
- Benefits: Reimbursement of 50% of airfare expenses.
6. NGO Scholarships
- Eligibility: Offered by various non-governmental organizations to students from economically weaker sections.
- Benefits: Financial assistance as per the respective NGO's guidelines.
7. Special Financial Assistance During COVID-19
- Benefits: Fee waivers for students enrolled in add-on courses and room rent waivers for hostel students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. State Government Scholarships
| Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship | Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. | Financial assistance as per government norms. |
| Higher Education Special Scholarships for SC/ST Hostel Students | SC/ST students residing in hostels. | Financial assistance for hostel students. |
| Ph.D. Scholarships for SC/ST Students | SC/ST students pursuing Ph.D. | Financial support of ₹50,000. |
| SC/ST Students Prizes | SC/ST students achieving 60% marks and above. | Awards for academic achievement. |
| Tamil Nadu Agriculture Laborers – Farmers Scheme | Children of agricultural laborers. | Financial support for the children of agricultural workers. |
| The Tamil Nadu Educational Trust Scholarship | Deserving students from Tamil Nadu. | Financial assistance for deserving students. |
| Higher Education Research Scholarship | Research students in higher education. | Financial support for research students. |
| Scholarship from Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board | Children of construction workers. | Financial assistance for the children of construction workers. |
9. Central Government Schemes
| Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| UGC PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | Single girl child pursuing postgraduate studies. | Financial support for the girl child. |
| UGC PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders | First and second rank holders in university exams. | Scholarships for academic excellence. |
| PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students Pursuing Professional Courses | SC/ST students pursuing professional courses. | Financial assistance for SC/ST students in professional courses. |
| Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | Minority students pursuing post-matric education. | Financial assistance for minority students. |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses | Meritorious students in professional and technical courses. | Assistance for meritorious students in professional/technical fields. |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students | College and university students. | Financial support for students in higher education. |
| Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi, Cine, IMC, LSDM Workers | Children of workers in specified industries (Beedi, Cine, IMC, LSDM). | Financial assistance for children of workers. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Students with disabilities. | Financial assistance for students with disabilities. |
| Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students of Puducherry | SC/ST/OBC students in Puducherry. | Financial support for students from these categories. |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students of Manipur | ST students from Manipur. | Financial assistance for ST students in Manipur. |
| JRF/SRF for NET Cleared Research Scholars | Research scholars who have cleared NET. | Fellowships for NET cleared research scholars. |
10. Fellowships Through Funded Projects
- Eligibility: Research scholars working on projects funded by central funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, DBT, DST, NBHM, ICHR, etc.
- Benefits: Financial support as per the project guidelines.
Note: Students are advised to consult the official Periyar University website or contact the university's scholarship office for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding scholarship opportunities and application procedures.
