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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2025
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 17879
Verlag: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Zusammenfassung: 
We evaluate the First-Generation Graduate Scholarship scheme implemented in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which waives tuition fees for first-generation college students in technical education. Using household survey data in difference-in-differences (DiD) and synthetic DiD frameworks, we find substantial improvements in enrollment, stream choice, and graduation in technical courses, with downstream effects on regular employment, occupational choices, and household welfare. Male students gained more than female students. The scheme also increased reliance on education loans to cover residual costs. Our findings highlight how targeting intergenerational disadvantages through education policy can influence educational choices and produce positive labour market returns.
Schlagwörter: 
first-generation graduates
technical courses
tuition fee waiver
higher education
stream choice
labour market outcomes
JEL: 
I23
I24
I28
J24
Dokumentart: 
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