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Ministry highlights impact of National Fellowship for SC Students on doctoral research
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 13 October 2026 how the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students (NFSC) Scheme helps students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education. The release shares the case of a resident of Ahmedabad whose fellowship assistance began in December 2019, allowing him to overcome financial barriers to pursue a Ph.D. The scheme aims to make research opportunities more accessible by reducing economic hardships for aspiring scholars.
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