The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment stated on 12 October 2026 that the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme provides financial aid to eligible scholars for doctoral studies. The support includes fellowship funds, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and contingency assistance to remove financial barriers to higher education. The release illustrates this through the case of a researcher from Rajasthan whose support began in November 2020. The release does not say when the scheme takes effect.
Key points
- NFSC Scheme provides financial assistance for doctoral studies to eligible scholars.
- Support includes fellowship funds, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and contingency assistance.
When it applies
- start of fellowship assistance for a scholar
Who it affects
- eligible scholars