Kejriwal launches Ambedkar Scholarship for Dalit Students to pursue Free Foreign Education

Aimed at empowering Dalit students, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday unveiled the Dr. Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, a scheme that will offer free foreign education to selected Dalit students from Delhi.

This scholarship will cover the entire cost of education, including travel and accommodation, for the beneficiaries. To qualify, students must be residents of Delhi and secure admission to a recognized foreign university.

Kejriwal, during the announcement, paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, who strongly advocated for the power of education as a tool for social upliftment. “We want to empower Dalit students and give them the opportunity to study abroad,” said Kejriwal, emphasizing the scheme’s potential to provide these students with a platform to excel internationally.

The launch of the Dr. Ambedkar Samman Scholarship comes just ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, where Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is campaigning for re-election. As part of their election promises, the party has also committed to offering a monthly stipend for women and free medical treatment for senior citizens, along with other welfare initiatives.

This scholarship is seen as a landmark move by the Delhi government to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in accessing world-class education abroad. By reducing the financial barriers that often prevent marginalized students from pursuing higher education, the initiative aims to level the playing field and create more opportunities for social mobility.

The Dr. Ambedkar Samman Scholarship is expected to be a game-changer for Dalit students, offering them a unique chance to gain international exposure and contribute significantly to the nation’s progress.