Receiving financial assistance under the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, 24-year-old student Rahul Dabhade (name changed) is pursuing postgraduate studies at University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom. The central government scheme aims to empower talented students from Scheduled Caste communities to overcome financial barriers and pursue higher education in prestigious international institutions.
Hailing from the Scheduled Caste community of Maharashtra, Rahul Dabhade continued his academic journey despite financial and social challenges. Due to the high cost of international education—including tuition fees, living expenses, travel and other academic requirements—he had faced significant financial hurdles.
Financial assistance provided under the scheme
This assistance enabled him to continue his education without financial barriers and pursue an MSc in 'Construction Economics and Management' at University College London. Currently, he is attending lectures and tutorials to develop specialized knowledge in construction economics and project management.