Sunitha Lalam faced financial struggles as her mother supported three daughters—her elder sister completed a B.Tech, and her younger sister now studies engineering. As a third-year Chemical Engineering student at JNTU Kakinada. She balanced academics, chess, and reading. But hostel fees, books, and travel costs strained her family. The NSF Scholarship stepped in, covering these expenses and lifting her financial burden, allowing her to focus on studies and aim for a PSU career. Today, she’s determined to secure a stable job, support her family, and inspire others to overcome financial barriers through education.