Ministry of Tribal Affairs organizing Special Interactive Meeting of the President of India with beneficiaries of Central Sector Scholarship Schemes
Event part of "Janjatiya Garima Utsav" celebrations from 10th May to 9th June 2026
"Birsa Lives in New Bharat Week" observed from 25th May to 2nd June 2026
Approximately 200 tribal students from across India participating in the interaction
Students are beneficiaries of three scholarship schemes: National Fellowship for Scheduled Tribes (NFST), National Scholarship Scheme for Higher Education of ST Students, and National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme for ST Students
NFST is a fully funded Central Sector Scheme supporting ST students pursuing Ph.D. programmes in India
NFST awards 750 fresh fellowships annually
NFST currently has approximately 3,000 beneficiaries
National Scholarship Scheme for Higher Education supports ST students in graduate and postgraduate studies
Scheme covers 265 premier institutions across fields including Engineering, Medicine, Law, Management and Information Technology
Awards approximately 2,500 fresh scholarships annually
Currently has nearly 7,000 beneficiaries
National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme enables ST students to pursue higher education in globally ranked universities abroad
Implemented in coordination with Indian Missions overseas
Provides 20 fresh awards every year
Currently has approximately 70 students pursuing studies in international institutions
