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. The release does not say when it takes effect.
Key points
- The NFSC Scheme provides financial support to Scheduled Caste students for advanced learning and research.
- One beneficiary's assistance began in December 2019 to support his Ph.D. studies.
When it applies
- start of fellowship assistance for the featured student
Who it affects
- Scheduled Caste students