The Perarignar Anna Memorial Award is a government-sponsored honour instituted by the Tamil Nadu Government through the Department of Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minority Welfare. This organization awards this scholarship to students who have excelled in their 12th-grade public exams and are pursuing professional courses in the state. The award is specifically meant for students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) who have achieved either first or second rank in their districts in the 12th standard exams.
Objective of the scholarship
Aims to motivate academic excellence among underrepresented communities by supporting students in professional education post–12th grade.
Who Can Apply?
- Student: The applicant must be a student.
- Resident: Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- Community: Should belong to Backward Class (BC), Most Backward Class (MBC), or Denotified Communities (DNC).
- Marks in 12th: Must be the top scorer or second top scorer in Class 12 public exams in their district.
- College Admission: Must have joined a professional course (like engineering, medicine, law, etc.) in a college within Tamil Nadu.
Benefits
Cash award of approximately ₹3,000–₹5,000 per year (different sources cite varying figures).
The organization disburses funds annually for 4 to 5 years, or until the completion of the course.
How to Apply (Offline)
Step 1: Get the application form from your school.
Step 2: Complete all the details and enclose self-attested copies of the necessary documents. If needed, stick a passport-size photo and sign across it.
Step 3: Submit the completed form and documents to the right office or school authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or proof of submission after handing in the form. It should include the date, time, and possibly a reference number.
Documents You Need
- ID Proof – Like your Aadhar card or any other valid ID.
- Caste Certificate – To show you belong to the BC, MBC, or DNC category.
- Admission Proof – A letter or document showing you’ve joined a government or government-aided arts or science college.
- Previous Marksheets – Your academic records, especially 12th standard results.
- Other Documents – Any extra documents if the office asks for them.
The Department of Backward Classes and Minority Welfare’s district offices typically credit benefits once per academic year.
