Awards to Bright Students
The “Awards to Bright Students” scheme offers financial assistance to the top two boys and two girls from Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity in each district who have excelled in their 10th standard public examinations and continue their studies.
About This Scheme
The “Awards to Bright Students” scheme by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial assistance to the top two boys and two girls from Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity in each district who have excelled in their 10th standard public examinations and continue their studies.
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
For the first year: ₹800/-.
For the next five years (per year): ₹960/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
The beneficiary should be a student.
The beneficiary should have passed 10th std., Public Examinations.
The beneficiary should be among the top two boys or two girls in their concerned district.
The beneficiary should be continuing their studies after 10th standard.
The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities.
Application Process
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Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the concerned educational institution.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the educational institution.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
For the first year: ₹800/-.
For the next five years (per year): ₹960/-.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the concerned educational institution.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the educational institution.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Awards to Bright Students |
| Short Title | ATBS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | Minority |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 04 May 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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