The Tamil Nadu Educational Trust formed in 1973 is awarding scholarships to help meritorious and economically backward students. Students in first year degree or post graduate courses in arts and science or any professional course, such as medical, engineering, doing PhD in Tamil Nadu only are eligible for scholarship.
News source: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Scholarships-for-Students-With-Merit/2015/11/05/article3113451.ece