11/08/2026
For some students, financial hardship can quietly shape the choices they are able to make about their education.
Growing up in Supaul, Bihar, Rinki saw this happen when her younger brother had to leave private school because her father could no longer afford the cost of their education. The experience made her realise how financial constraints can change the course of a child’s future.
As she began her own college journey, Rinki worried that her education might face similar challenges. Pursuing a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, she needed support to manage her college expenses and continue building her future in technology.
Through the Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Program, implemented in partnership with Buddy4Study, Rinki received support that helped her pay a major portion of her college fees, purchase the books she needed, and set aside funds for future academic expenses.
Today, she is continuing her education with renewed confidence and hopes to pursue higher studies, build a future in technology, and eventually create something of her own as an entrepreneur.
Through STEM Stars, Infosys Foundation continues to support young women from underserved communities in pursuing higher education and building long-term pathways in STEM.