Small Village, Unschooled Parents, Financial Constraints-This Boy From Bihar Will Now Study In USA With INR 2.5 Cr Scholarship!

Son of a daily wager, Prem Kumar, a 12th class student from Gonpura village of Bihar has received INR 2.5 Cr scholarship to complete his education in Pennsylvania, United States! Furthermore, Prem will be the first one in his family to attend college! Let’s read his inspiring story. 

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Hard Work And Determination Bore Fruit!

Prem Kumar is a hard-working student from Gonpura village in Phulwarisharif, Patna. His father being a laborer couldn't provide facilities to Prem for a comfortable study environment. Despite these circumstances, he was determined to study further. 

Prem Kumar’s hard work and determination were witnessed by the Bihar branch of Dexterity Global. The organization guided him since he was 14 years of age and this eventually led him to get the D.Y.E.R Fellowship worth INR 2.5 crore from Lafayette College. Prem’s success is more significant because only six students across the world were selected for this scholarship. 

The scholarship received by Prem will cover his residence bills, tuition fees, health insurance, books, and travel expenses. 

"My parents were unable to attend school. Receiving this scholarship and the opportunity to study abroad is a dream come true for me. The Dexterity Global organization, which works for socially backward children in Bihar, is admirable. It is because of them that I am where I am today. I am happy." Kumar said about being selected for the Scholarship. 

Founded by Sharad Vivek Sagar, an alumnus of Tufts University and Harvard University, Dexterity Global is a national organization that aims to enable the young generation of India to redefine education. 

The ‘DYER Fellowship’ 

Designing Your Entrepreneurial Roadmap (D.Y.E.R.) is a paid sequenced and progressive 4-year program by Lafayette College that was founded in 1856. According to the university officials, the fellowship is offered to chosen students based on their passion and drive to tackle the world's most challenging issues. 

The fellowship offers a flexible yet disciplined pathway for fellows to develop the mindset, systems understanding, networks, and practical skills to build and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic organizations. 

Under the course, each cohort will access eight semesters of education and experiences, exploring their strengths and interests, identifying and pressure-testing ideas in teams, enhancing their creativity and maximizing their extensive opportunities for growth at Lafayette College.

Students are entitled to the following grants under the DYER Fellowship Programme -

• Fellows entering the first-year students will be eligible for 4 years of support, renewed annually based on milestone progress and performance.
• DYER fellows attend academic and practical workshops, develop and pressure test real projects, meet regularly with mentors and plan and achieve individual milestones.
• Fellows spend roughly 20 hours per month in training and practice, receiving a monthly stipend and earning a $4,000 professional development grant in their junior year.

The application process for this year has closed. However, the students may apply for the prestigious fellowship for the upcoming year. Follow this link to stay updated regarding the scholarship.

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