Delhi Slum Resident Nancy Awarded Scholarship for Master's at University of Melbourne

Nancy, a resident of Delhi's Peeragarhi slum, has secured the Melbourne Welcoming Universities Scholarship to pursue a Master of International Relations at the University of Melbourne. Supported by the NGO Asha, which works in Delhi's slum communities, Nancy's journey was highlighted by Australia's Education Minister Jason Clare at the Universities Australia Solutions Summit in Canberra as an example of expanded access to higher education. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and health insurance, enabling her academic and personal growth.