From Financial Barriers To Global Innovation: A Journey Of Ambition And Opportunity

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlights the impact of the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme through the journey of a Scheduled Caste student who pursued a Master of Science degree at Brown University, USA. The beneficiary received US$ 89,816 in financial assistance during the financial year 2023–24, covering tuition, maintenance, visa fees, medical insurance, and travel expenses. The source notes that the scheme assists eligible students from Scheduled Castes and other specified categories in overcoming financial barriers to access higher education abroad, thereby strengthening their professional capabilities and supporting entrepreneurial aspirations.