Deadline Extended to November 9, 2026, for Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Applications for Muslim Minority Students
The Government of Tamil Nadu is offering overseas higher education scholarships for the academic year 2026–2027 to 10 Muslim students belonging to the minority community who wish to pursue postgraduate studies abroad. Each selected student will be eligible for a scholarship of up to ₹36 lakh. The last date for submission of applications, which was initially 15.10.2026, has now been extended to 09.11.2026.
Applicants must have obtained an unconditional offer letter for postgraduate admission from a university or educational institution ranked among the top 250 in the QS World University Rankings. The annual parental income should not exceed ₹8 lakh, and applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade in their undergraduate degree.
The application form can be downloaded from www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in. The duly filled application form, along with the required supporting documents, must be submitted on or before 09.11.2026 to the following address:
The Commissioner,
Department of Minorities Welfare,
Kalasa Mahal Heritage Building, First Floor,
Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.
Applications submitted after travelling abroad and applications from students who have already joined colleges will not be considered.
The above information was announced by the District Collector, Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, I.A.S.