National Overseas Scholarship: Yukti’s (Name Changed) Journey from Barriers to Global Opportunities

The Press Information Bureau release highlights the personal journey of an individual from the Scheduled Caste community who benefited from the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The scheme provided financial assistance covering tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance of £9,900 for pursuing postgraduate education abroad during 2023–2024. The source illustrates how targeted government support can help students from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome financial constraints and social barriers to pursue international higher education and subsequently enter professional employment.