NEW DELHI, November 11: A 24-year-old student from Maharashtra is pursuing postgraduate studies at University College London (UCL), United Kingdom, with financial assistance under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The student, identified as Rahul Dabhade (name changed), belongs to the Scheduled Caste community and received the scholarship during 2025–26 to pursue an MSc in Construction Economics and Management at UCL.
According to the Ministry, the student had faced financial constraints in meeting the expenses associated with overseas education, including tuition fees, accommodation, travel and other academic requirements.
The scholarship provides financial assistance covering tuition fees of £39,800, a maintenance allowance of £9,900, airfare, visa fees, insurance and other admissible academic expenses.
The assistance has enabled him to continue his studies without the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education abroad.
Currently enrolled at UCL, Dabhade is participating in academic activities, including lectures and tutorials, while gaining specialised knowledge in construction economics, infrastructure development and project management.
The Ministry said the scheme seeks to expand access to international higher education for eligible students from Scheduled Caste communities and other notified categories, enabling them to acquire advanced skills and professional expertise.
The National Overseas Scholarship is aimed at supporting educational advancement and improving opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher studies at foreign universities.
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