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Madras School of Social Work, Chennai, established in 1952, is a premier autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. Renowned for social sciences, it offers diverse UG and PG programs, including Social Work and Psychology. The college holds NAAC 'A+' grade and a strong NIRF ranking, emphasizing academic excellence and notable placements.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Madras School of Social Work, Chennai, widely recognized for its significant contributions to social sciences and management education, was established in 1952. As a pioneering autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras, it holds a distinguished legacy. The college is accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC and consistently ranks among the top institutions in India for social work, securing 73rd position in the NIRF 2024 colleges ranking and 4th in India Today 2024 social work ranking. MSSW offers a comprehensive range of programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels, spanning key areas such as Social Work, Human Resource Management, Psychology, and Development Studies. Admission to undergraduate courses is primarily merit-based, while postgraduate admissions involve a college-conducted entrance test followed by group discussion and personal interview. The college provides a conducive learning environment with essential infrastructure, including a well-stocked library with over 16,000 books, a computer center, and hostel facilities. The campus, spread across 2 acres, features an urban setting in Egmore. With a student strength of 815 and 52 faculty members, the college maintains a favorable faculty-student ratio. The student body exhibits significant gender diversity, with a male to female ratio of 27:73 in 2024-25. MSSW has a dedicated placement cell facilitating career opportunities for its students. According to the NIRF 2024 report for the 2022-23 academic year, the median salary offered to postgraduate students was ₹6.00 LPA, while undergraduate students received a median salary of ₹3.00 LPA. The college sees participation from various recruiters. MSSW's commitment to academic rigor and practical exposure prepares students for impactful roles in both social and corporate sectors.

Scholarships for programs at MSSW Chennai

Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at MSSW Chennai for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.

Scholarship for MSW Disability & Empowerment

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
State Government Scholarships	For SC/ST, BC/MBC/DNC, and Minority communities, based on criteria for each program.	Benefit Type: Fee concession/Financial assistance
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks, minimum 80% attendance in preceding semesters. Preference for students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Fee waiver
Merit-Based Scholarships	High-performing students with excellent academic records or superior performance in entrance exams.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Need-Based Scholarships	Students facing financial challenges.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Other Specific Scholarships	Specific criteria for each (e.g., Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship for Single girl Child, National Scholarship Portal, Ph.D Scholarship (SC/ST), Maria Philip Cash Prize, Saraswathi Ganesan Scholarship, P.C Mathew Award (MSC Mphil), SSER Management Scholarships, MSSW Alumni Association Scholarships, Cognizant Foundation Scholarships, Swaminathan Padmavathi Trust Scholarships, Johnson Lifts Scholarship).	Benefit Type: Varies

Scholarship for M.Sc Counselling Psychology

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students; Must have passed all subjects in the preceding semesters securing at least 60% marks; Must have minimum attendance percentage of 80% in the preceding semesters; Preference given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Important Note: The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student.
State Government Scholarship for SC/ST	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes as per government norms.	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Available through the college's scholarship cell. Income Certificate of parents is mandatory. Award is based on merit and economic status.
State Government Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC	Students belonging to Backward Classes/Most Backward Classes/Denotified Communities as per government norms.	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Available through the college's scholarship cell. Income Certificate of parents is mandatory. Award is based on merit and economic status.
Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships	Students from minority communities pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Based on minority status and course enrolled in. Available through the college's scholarship cell. Income Certificate of parents is mandatory. Award is based on merit and economic status.
Central Sector Schemes for meritorious Students	Meritorious students.	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Available through the college's scholarship cell. Income Certificate of parents is mandatory. Award is based on merit and economic status.
Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship for Single girl Child	Single girl child pursuing postgraduate studies.	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Available through the college's scholarship cell. Income Certificate of parents is mandatory. Award is based on merit and economic status.
MSSW Alumni Association Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Criteria established by the respective scholarship donors. Reviewed by Selection Committee.
Cognizant Foundation Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Criteria established by the respective scholarship donors. Reviewed by Selection Committee.

Scholarship for MA Social Entrepreneurship

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students. Must have passed all subjects in the preceding semesters securing at least 60% marks. Must have minimum attendance percentage of 80% in the preceding semesters. Preference will be given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver Important Note: The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student.
Government Scholarships	For SC/ST/OBC students and minority communities. Eligibility criteria vary based on specific government policies and the course enrolled.	Benefit Type: Financial aid/Concession Amount: Varies Important Note: Includes State Government Scholarship for SC/ST, BC/MBC/DNC, Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships, and Central Sector Schemes.
Merit-Based Scholarships	High-performing students, especially those with excellent academic records or superior performance in the entrance exams.	Benefit Type: Financial aid Amount: Varies

Scholarship for MSW Children and Families

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students; must have passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks; minimum attendance of 80% in preceding semesters. Preference for students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Important Note: Amount adjusted against semester fee.
State Government Scholarships	For various reserved categories, based on criteria for each program.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Includes schemes for SC/ST and Post Metric Minority Welfare.
Johnson Lifts Scholarship	Economically deserving candidates of any course.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Amount: ₹60,000 Important Note: Awarded per year to 20 eligible candidates.
ABAN Cares Scholarship	Economically deserving students of 1st year PG courses.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Amount: ₹25,000 Important Note: Awarded to 5 students.
Cognizant Foundation Scholarship	Deserving candidates of MA Development Management and MSW.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Amount: ₹60,000 Important Note: Awarded per year.

Scholarship for M.Sc Family Counselling

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks, minimum 80% attendance in preceding semesters. Preference given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver Amount: Up to 50% fee waiver Important Note: Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student.
Johnson Lifts Scholarship	Economically deserving candidates of any course.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹60,000 Important Note: Available for 20 candidates per year.
ABAN Cares Scholarship	5 students of 1st year in any PG course at this Institute.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹25,000
Cognizant Foundation Scholarship	Deserving candidates of MA Development Management and MSW.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹60,000 Important Note: Per year.
State Government Scholarships (SC/ST/BC/MBC/DNC)	Based on criteria for each program and community status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships	Students from minority communities pursuing higher education, based on minority status and course enrolled.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Single girl child pursuing postgraduate studies.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
MSSW Alumni Association Scholarships	Economically deserving candidates.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Covers 20% of fees.

Scholarship for MA Development Studies

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks, minimum 80% attendance in preceding semesters. Preference given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates. [7, 9]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: Up to 50% fee waiver Important Note: The scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student. [7]
State Government Schemes for Reserved Categories	Students belonging to various reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Minorities) as per government criteria.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance/fee concession Amount: Varies by scheme Important Note: Students can apply through the college's website or official scholarship program websites. [3]
Management, Alumni, Corporate & NGO Funded Scholarships	Meet criteria established by respective scholarship donors. Award based on merit and economic status. Preference for First Generation Learner/Single Child/Differently abled Students. [8]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Amount: Varies Important Note: Eligible students can apply for more than one scholarship but will be selected for only one. Income Certificate of parents is mandatory. [8]

Scholarship for MA Human Resource & Organizational Development

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students; Must have passed all subjects in the preceding semesters securing at least 60% marks; Must have minimum attendance percentage of 80% in the preceding semesters; Preference will be given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver Important Note: The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student.
State Government Schemes	Various state government schemes for reserved categories and minorities.	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Students can apply from the college's website or the official website of the scholarship programs depending on the provider.

Scholarship for MSW (Self Finance)

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
General Merit/Need-Based Scholarships	Meritorious and financially backward students	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction
State Government Scholarship for SC/ST	As per government criteria	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
State Government Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC	As per government criteria	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships	For students from minority communities pursuing higher education	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Central Sector Schemes for Meritorious Students	Merit-based	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Single girl child pursuing PG	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
National Scholarship Portal Scholarships	As per National Scholarship Portal criteria	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Ph.D Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST Ph.D scholars	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Other Institutional/Trust/Alumni Scholarships	Varies by scholarship (e.g., Maria Philip Cash Prize, Saraswathi Ganesan Scholarship, SSER Management Scholarships, MSSW Alumni Association Scholarships, Cognizant Foundation Scholarships, etc.)	Benefit Type: Financial assistance/Prize

Scholarship for M.Phil Social Work

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
State Government Scholarship for SC/ST	SC/ST candidates	Benefit Type: Fee waiver/financial aid Important Note: Specific criteria and amount based on government schemes.
State Government Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC	BC/MBC/DNC candidates	Benefit Type: Fee waiver/financial aid Important Note: Specific criteria and amount based on government schemes.
Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships	Minority communities pursuing higher education	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Based on minority status and course enrolled in.
Central Sector Schemes for meritorious Students	Meritorious students	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Specific criteria apply.
Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship for Single girl Child	Single girl child pursuing postgraduate studies	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Specific criteria apply.
National Scholarship Portal Scholarships	Various, as per NSP guidelines	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
P.C Mathew Award (MSC Mphil)	MSC/M.Phil students	Benefit Type: Cash prize/Award Important Note: Award based on specific criteria.
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks, minimum 80% attendance. Preference for single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Fee waiver Important Note: Scholarship amount adjusted against semester fee.
MSSW Alumni Association Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Specific criteria apply.
Cognizant Foundation Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Specific criteria apply.

Scholarship for BSW

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
State Government Scholarship for SC/ST	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as per government norms. [9]	Benefit Type: Fee concession/financial aid Important Note: Specific criteria based on each program and government schemes. [2]
State Government Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC	Students belonging to Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities. [9]	Benefit Type: Fee concession/financial aid Important Note: Specific criteria based on each program and government schemes. [2]
Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships	Students from minority communities pursuing higher education. [2, 9]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Based on minority status and course enrolled in. [2]
Central Sector Schemes for Meritorious Students	Meritorious students. [9]	Benefit Type: Financial aid
MSSW Alumni Association Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Financial aid
Cognizant Foundation Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Financial aid

Scholarship for MSW (Aided)

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks, minimum attendance of 80% in preceding semesters. Preference given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Important Note: The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student.
State Government Schemes for Reserved Categories	Students from SC/ST, BC/MBC/DNC categories. Based on criteria for each program and minority status where applicable.	Benefit Type: Fee concession/financial assistance Important Note: Various state government schemes and post-matric minority welfare scholarships are available. Students can apply through the college's scholarship cell or official scholarship program websites. Income Certificate of parents is mandatory. Award is based on merit and economic status.
Management, MSSW Alumni, Corporations and other NGOs Scholarships	Students who meet criteria established by respective scholarship donors. Preference given to First Generation Learner/ Single Child/ Differently abled Students.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Each scholarship has its own specific set of eligibility requirements and is reviewed by a Selection Committee. Students can apply for more than one scholarship but will be selected for only one. Freeship amount will be adjusted against fees payable.

Scholarship for PhD Psychology

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students; must have passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks; minimum 80% attendance in preceding semesters. Preference given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates. [3]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Important Note: The scholarship amount is adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student. [3]
Merit-Based Scholarships	High-performing students with excellent academic records or superior performance in entrance exams. [8, 9]	Benefit Type: Fee waiver/reduction Important Note: Amount adjusted against fees payable. Final decision on scholarship type by committee. [9]
Need-Based Scholarships	Students demonstrating economic need. Preference given to First Generation Learner, Single Child, Differently-abled students. [8, 9]	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Amount adjusted against fees payable. Requires Income Certificate of parents. [9]
State Government Schemes for Reserved Categories & Minorities	Based on state government criteria for reserved categories and minority communities. [2]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Students can apply through the college website or official scholarship program websites. [2]

Scholarship for B.Sc Psychology

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver Important Note: Financial support will be up to a maximum of 50 % fee waiver. The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student. Students can apply for more than one scholarship, but will be selected for only one. Freeship amount adjusted against fees payable, excess amount transferred to student.
State Government Schemes	Students from reserved categories (SC, ST), minority communities.	Benefit Type: Fee concession/Financial assistance Important Note: Includes state government scholarships for SC, ST, Post metric minority welfare scholarships. Schemes for financially assisting students from minority communities pursuing higher education.
Merit-Based Scholarships	High-performing students with excellent academic records or superior performance in entrance exams.	Benefit Type: Fee concession
Need-Based Scholarships	Based on economic status of the applicant. Preference given to First Generation Learner/ Single Child.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Award of the scholarship is based on merit and economic status of the applicant. Income certificate of parents is mandatory.

Scholarship for PhD Social Work

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
State Government Scholarship for SC/ST	SC/ST category students, based on government criteria.	Benefit Type: Fee concession/financial aid Important Note: Available to eligible students.
State Government Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC	BC/MBC/DNC category students, based on government criteria.	Benefit Type: Fee concession/financial aid Important Note: Available to eligible students.
Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships	Students from minority communities pursuing higher education, based on minority status and course enrolled in.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Available to eligible students.
Central Sector Schemes for Meritorious Students	Meritorious students.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Available to eligible students.
Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship for Single girl Child	Single girl child pursuing postgraduate studies.	Benefit Type: Scholarship Important Note: Available to eligible students.
Ph.D Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST category PhD scholars.	Benefit Type: Scholarship Important Note: Available to eligible PhD scholars from SC/ST categories.
SSER Management Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Scholarship Important Note: Available to eligible students.
MSSW Alumni Association Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Scholarship Important Note: Available to eligible students.
Cognizant Foundation Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Scholarship Important Note: Available to eligible students.
Swaminathan Padmavathi Trust Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Scholarship Important Note: Available to eligible students.

Scholarship for M.Phil Psychology

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
State Government Scholarships	Based on criteria for each program and specific state government schemes for reserved categories and minorities (Post-matric scholarships). [2, 3, 8]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
SSER Student Scholarship (Management Scholarship)	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks, minimum 80% attendance in preceding semesters. Preference for students of single parents and first-generation graduates. [5, 12, 18]	Benefit Type: Fee waiver Important Note: Amount will be adjusted against the semester fee. [5, 12]
Ph.D Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST candidates pursuing Ph.D programs. [8]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Merit-Based Scholarships	High-performing students with excellent academic records or superior performance in entrance exams. [3]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Need-Based Scholarships	Students with financial need. [3]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance

Scholarship for MSW Mental Health

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students, passed all subjects in preceding semesters securing at least 60% marks, minimum attendance percentage of 80% in preceding semesters. Preference given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Important Note: Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student.
State Government Scholarship for SC/ST	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction
State Government Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC	Students belonging to Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction
Post Metric Minority Welfare Scholarships	Students from minority communities pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Single girl child pursuing postgraduate studies.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Ph.D. Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST candidates pursuing Ph.D.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance

Scholarship for MA Human Resource Management

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
SSER Student Scholarship	Currently enrolled UG and PG students; must have passed all subjects in preceding semesters with at least 60% marks; minimum attendance of 80% in preceding semesters. Preference given to students of single parents and first-generation graduates. [6]	Benefit Type: Fee waiver Important Note: The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the semester fee to be paid by the student. [6]
Government and Other Sponsored Scholarships	Various state government schemes for reserved categories (SC/ST, BC/MBC/DNC), minority welfare, meritorious students, single girl child, and specific trusts/corporations. Eligibility criteria vary per scholarship. [3, 9, 12]	Benefit Type: Financial support/Fee adjustment Important Note: Award based on merit and economic status. Students can apply for multiple scholarships but will be selected for only one. Freeship amount adjusted against fees payable. [9]

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