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Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2023-24

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About the Program

Reliance Foundation Scholarship program 2023-24 has been providing scholarships to meritorious students for over 25 years, inspired by Reliance Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s belief that the best way to ensure the nation’s progress is to invest in its youth. 

Reliance has been providing scholarships to meritorious students for over 25 years, inspired by Reliance Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s belief that the best way to ensure the nation’s progress is to invest in its youth. 

In 2022-2023, Reliance Foundation Scholarship will support up to 5,000 meritorious undergraduate students from underprivileged sections of society studying any stream of their choice through the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, and up to 100 of India’s brightest postgraduate students studying eligible subjects in new technologies through the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships.

Both Reliance Foundation Scholarship will aim to nurture and empower meritorious students and will work together to generate robust, vibrant and engaged alumni networks, enabling scholars to pursue higher education, emerge as young professionals, and drive India’s growth.

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

The Reliance Foundation for Undergraduate Scholarships aim to support up to 5,000 meritorious students based on a merit-cum-means criteria for their undergraduate college education, empowering them to continue their studies without financial burden. The Scholarships aim to enable students to become successful professionals and realize their dreams, unlocking their potential to lift themselves and their communities up and contributing towards India’s future socio-economic development.

Students with a household income of under Rs. 15 lakh who are enrolled in first year of their undergraduate studies pursuing any subject stream can apply. The programme will also aim to encourage applications by girls and specially-abled students.

Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships

The Reliance Foundation Scholarship for Postgraduate Students  aim to enable and propel India’s future leaders who can think big, think green, think digital for the benefit of society.

Through this Scholarship, Reliance Foundation will select up to 100 students in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable and New Energy, Material Sciences and Engineering, and Life Sciences on the basis of merit through a rigorous selection process. 

The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will support students with a generous grant and a holistic development programme, including expert interactions, industry exposure and volunteering opportunities, creating a cohort of excellence innovate for social good each year.

Reliance Foundation Scholarship for Undergraduate Students  2023-24

  • Students must be enrolled in first-year full-time undergraduate degree in any stream from a recognised Indian institute.
  • Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 60% marks
  • The annual household income should be less than INR 15,00,000 (preference will be given to those students whose family income is less than INR 2,50,000)
  • Open for resident Indian citizens only.
  • Up to INR 2,00,000 over the duration of the degree programme

NOTE:  Scholarship will go beyond financial support, with students automatically gaining networking opportunities through a strong alumni network.

The applicants are required to attach the following documents at the time of application –

    • Passport-sized photograph
    • Address Proof (for address ticked as preferred physical correspondence address)
    • Marksheets of 10th and 12th Class Board Examination
    • Bonafide Student Certificate of current college/institution of enrollment, or Student ID Card
    • Family Income Proof
    • Official Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
  • Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
    • If not registered on Buddy4Study – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
  • You will now be redirected to the ‘Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2023-24’ official page.
  • Fill the online Eligibility Questionnaire.
  • If you fulfil the eligibility criteria, you will be sent an email invitation with log-in information to apply through Reliance Foundation’s application portal.
  • Log in to the application portal using the username and password received on email.
  • Fill the scholarship application form and upload necessary documents.
  • Submit the application.

    Important Note: 

      • All applicants are required to complete an online aptitude test as part of their application.
      • Once the application is submitted, the applicants will receive a confirmation email that will include the date/time of the online exam and instructions for performing a system compatibility check.
      • Applicants will receive an email with the final exam unique link and a unique link to perform a practice test (optional but recommended) one week before the final test.
      • Applications will be considered complete only when you have completed the aptitude test. Scores will be directly sent to Reliance Foundation once the test is submitted. Applicants will not be notified about their scores.

    Reliance Foundation Scholarship for Postgraduate Students  2023-24

    • Students who are enrolled in the first-year full-time postgraduate degree programme in following streams can only apply for this scholarship:
      • Computer Science 
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Mathematics and Computing
      • Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering 
      • Chemical Engineering
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Renewable and New Energy
      • Material Sciences & Engineering 
      • Life Sciences 
    • Must have secured 500 to 1,000 in the GATE examination 

               OR 

               Must have scored 7.5 or above in their undergraduate CGPA (or % normalized to CGPA) [If students have not attempted GATE]

    • Open for resident Indian citizens.
    • Up to INR 6,00,000 over the duration of the degree programme

    NOTE:  Scholars will also benefit from additional engagement and development activities (including the chance to attend talks and workshops with leading global experts, opportunities to apply for mentoring/internships, volunteering opportunities, a strong alumni network and more), and will join a vibrant community of scholars that will be at the forefront of creating and building a new India.

    ​​​The applicants are required to attach the following documents at the time of application –

      • Passport-sized photograph
      • Address Proof (for address ticked as preferred physical correspondence address)
      • Current Resume
      • Marksheets of 10th and 12th Class Board Examination
      • Marksheet of GATE Entrance Examination (if applicable)
      • Official transcript/ Marksheet of undergraduate degree 
      • Bonafide Student Certificate of current college/institution of enrollment, or Student ID Card
      • Two essays: Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose
      • 2 Reference Letters: 1 academic and 1 character
      • Experience certificate/ letter/s from work experience/ internships (if applicable)
      • Official Disability Certificate (if applicable)
    • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
    • Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
      • If not registered on Buddy4Study – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
    • You will now be redirected to the ‘Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2023-24’ official page.
    • Fill the online Eligibility Questionnaire.
    • If you fulfil the eligibility criteria, you will be sent an email invitation with log-in information to apply through Reliance Foundation’s application portal.
    • Log in to the application portal using the username and password received on email.
    • Fill the scholarship application form and upload necessary documents.
    • Submit the application.

    Important Note:

    • All applicants are required to complete an online aptitude test as part of their application. 
    • Once the application is submitted, the applicants will receive a confirmation email that will include the date/time of the online exam and instructions for performing a system compatibility check. 
    • Applicants will receive an email with the final exam unique link and a unique link to perform a practice test (optional but recommended) one week before the final test. 
    • Applications will be considered complete only when you have completed the aptitude test. Scores will be directly sent to Reliance Foundation once the test is submitted. Applicants will not be notified about their scores.