STEM Dreams Cut Short: 59 percent Girls Blame Financial Barriers
Apr 29, 2025
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 29: A new report, Unlocking Potential: Financial Aid as a Catalyst for Girls' STEM Success, reveals that 59% of girls cite financial constraints as the primary reason for not pursuing STEM education beyond secondary school. The study conducted by Sattva Consulting in collaboration with AISECT, highlights how the high cost of science education, limited scholarship accessibility, and lack of female role models prevent millions of girls in India from entering STEM fields.
