Introduction

Anna university provides an array of merit-based, and need-based scholarships to help out needy and high-achievers. They are State and Central Government funded scholarships, institutional endowments, alumni trusts and renowned privately based organizations. Other scholarships will demand a certain academic performance (e.g., CGPA), a household income threshold, and often do not give scholarships to students who are already or have previously acquired other scholarships.

Anna University Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships of Anna University are based on some eligibility criteria, which differ according to the scholarship scheme.

Typically scholarships are given out on academic merit, financial need and occasionally on qualifying criteria such as extracurricular activities. Upon undergraduate courses, 45% in Class 12 (40 percent in SC/ST) is compulsory. There are meritorious scholarships that are based on rank among the first 1 percent of the Class XII examination.

Scholarship Type	Eligibility
Scholarship for Higher Education	This scholarship is for students within the top 1% of their Class XII examination.
Post Matric Scholarship Schemes	These schemes often have income limits for eligibility and may cover non-refundable fees and maintenance allowances.
Matric Scholarship Schemes	These schemes are for students admitted to technical/professional courses through competitive examinations.

Anna University: Documents Required

To enroll in courses at Anna University, applicants are usually required to furnish vouchers such as degree certificate, provisional certificate, mark sheets, etc.

Academic Records
Proof of Identity
Application Form
Payment Proof
Counseling Call Letter
Demand Draft (DD)
Migration Certificate
Character Certificate
Entrance Exam Scorecard
Community/Caste Certificate
Special Reservation Certificate
Bonafide Certificate

Anna University Scholarship FAQs

Ques: Would it be possible that a student could make an application to several of the scholarships?

Ans: Normally, students are expected to not receive more than one scholarship at a time; most programs impose the condition that the student not hold any other scholarship.

Ques: What is renewals policy?

Ans: There are a lot of scholarships that renew every year, depending on performance (i.e. a minimum CGPA such as 7.0) and absence of an arrear.

Ques: How do you apply?

Ans: Apply in the Dean Office (ACTECH or CEG) using a fresh or renewal form corresponding to your type or search on the National scholarships portal and apply to relevant gov scholarships. Visit the university portal.

Ques: Who is the program eligibility? Is it academic criteria or need based?

Ans: Anna University scholarships generally consist of the balance of merit (achievements at school), and means (economic requirements). Strictly merit-based scholarships exist in small number particularly within endowment plans.

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