From Financial Constraints to Doctoral Achievement: Dr. Moniya’s Journey through the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students

Dr. Moniya, a 29-year-old scholar from Kurukshetra, Haryana, successfully completed her Ph.D. and became the first person in her family to earn a doctoral degree, supported by the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Facing financial constraints, research expenses, and other obstacles during her doctoral studies, she received over Rs. 10 lakh in assistance starting March 2022 through fellowship payments, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and contingency assistance. This support covered expenses like chemicals, equipment, sample testing, conference fees, and thesis printing, enabling her to complete her research.