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Fund education for students in the world's top 100 institutions
Promised in the manifesto
The government will bear the educational and living expenses of Tamil Nadu students who qualify to study in the world's top 100 educational institutions.
From the manifesto: Porul (Wealth) › 6. World-Class Education › B. Higher Education, see page 55
Where it standsFirst steps
First steps taken on 4 May 2026.
Applications were invited for the 2026-27 overseas scholarship, and the budget speech describes the scheme.
So far
Scholarship support for 362 students with a maximum of Rs.36 lakh per student
Not yet seen
Coverage for students at the full list of the world's top 100 institutions remains unspecified.
Summary written by AI from the documents below, with figures checked against them.
Documents behind this
- 5 Aug 2026 · Budget speechRevised Budget speech 2026-27, page 22
- A maximum of Rs.36 lakh per student is provided under the 'Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme' for the benefit of students pursuing higher education in renowned international universities.
- In the current year, the 'Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme' will benefit 362 students at an estimated cost of Rs.131 crore.
- 4 May 2026 · Press releaseDIPR press release 21694
- The Tamil Nadu government invites applications for the Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Studies Scholarship Scheme for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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