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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.