Scheduled Caste student Arjun Naik, a resident of Narsinghpur in Odisha's Cuttack district, received assistance of Rs 16,000 per month under the NFSC fellowship to complete his PhD in anthropology and now works as an assistant professor at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.

The NFSC fellowship includes a monthly stipend of Rs 16,000, house rent allowance, and contingency grants. With this support, Arjun managed his studies, fieldwork, and research-related expenses.

Benefits of the Fellowship

The fellowship helped overcome financial constraints, lack of academic experience, and social barriers. As a result, Arjun focused entirely on higher education and actively participated in research and teaching.

  • Monthly fellowship of Rs 16,000
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Assistance for contingency expenses