Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2023 for Undergraduates/ Postgraduate Students
Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2023 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 Foundation is going to support all those students who desire to pursue their degree programs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Sciences. On the 90th death anniversary of Dhirubhai Ambani, the Reliance foundation on Wednesday announced another 5000 merit scholarships for UG students of up to Rupees 2 lakh and merit scholarships for PG students of up to Rupees 6 lakh. To grab the opportunity, Foundation has also stated to grant over 50,000 scholarships in the next 10 years.
Reliance has been awarding scholarships to deserving students for more than 25 years. This initiative was motivated by Reliance Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s conviction that investing in the next generation is the best way to ensure the progress of the country.
Through initiatives in primary, secondary, and tertiary education, Reliance Foundation accelerates India’s educational quotient through a two-pronged strategy: creating world-class institutions that serve as models for the country’s education system transformation and encouraging India’s youth to create solutions to the challenges facing the country.
Highlights Of Reliance Foundation Scholarships
- Name of the scheme: Reliance Foundation Scholarships
- Launched by: Reliance Foundation
- Launched for: students
- Benefits: Monetary benefits
- Mode of application: Online
- Official site: www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org
Important Dates
- The last date to fill out the application form for UG and PG scholarships is 14 February 2023.
Scholarships Features
* Support meritorious students from all corners of the country with an undergraduate college education
* For first year students studying any stream of their choice
* Awarded on a merit-cum-means basis to meritorious students
* Up to 5,000 undergraduate scholars will be selected
* The total amount of scholarship available over the duration of the degree programme, will be up to Rs/INR 2 Lakhs
* Scholarship will go beyond financial support, with students automatically gaining networking opportunities through a strong alumni network
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
The Reliance Foundation 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 enrolled in first year UG program or PG program whose household income is less than 15 lakh can apply. The programme will also aim to encourage applications by girls and specially-abled students.. The programme will also aim to encourage applications by girls and specially-abled students.
Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships
The Reliance Foundation PG Scholarships 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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- For UG
- The applicant must be a resident Indian citizen
- The applicant must have passed Standard 12th with a minimum of 60% and is attending a full-time undergraduate degree programme In India
- Students having HouseHold income < Rs. 15 Lakhs (preference given to < Rs. 2.5 Lakhs) are eligible
- For PG
- The applicant must be a resident Indian citizen
- Postgraduate Scholarship: First-year PG Students who secured a score of 550 – 1,000 in the GATE Examination.
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- Students who have not attempted GATE but have scored 7.5 or above in their Undergraduate CGPA (or % normalized to CGPA) are eligible.
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2022-23
- 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)
How can you apply?
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- A new page will open on the computer screen, choose “click here to complete the eligibility questionnaire”
- Mention the answers to all the questions as asked in the questionnaire and you will receive an email with login credentials for the application portal
- Enter the login ID & password and hit the login button this will open the application form on the screen
- Enter all the details in the application form, and upload all the significant documents as listed above
- Complete the form and write the required essay (Personal Statement&Statement of Purpose)
- Review the application form very carefully and hit submit button if you think you need not to make any change
- To apply for the scholarship, you have to visit the official website of the Reliance Foundation scholarship portal
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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 Postgraduate Scholarships 2022-23
- 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
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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)
How can you apply?
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- To apply for the scholarship, you have to visit the official website of the Reliance Foundation scholarship portal
- A new page will open on the computer screen, choose “click here to complete the eligibility questionnaire”
- Mention the answers to all the questions as asked in the questionnaire and you will receive an email with login credentials for the application portal
- Enter the login ID & password and hit the login button this will open the application form on the screen
- Enter all the details in the application form, and upload all the significant documents as listed above
- Complete the form and write the required essay (Personal Statement&Statement of Purpose)
- Review the application form very carefully and hit submit button if you think you need not to make any change
- For more detailed information related to the application or essay writing, you may click here
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.
Selection Process For PG
The applicant will have to go through the following selection procedure in order to be selected for the PG courses:-
- All applicants to answer the online aptitude test
- The test duration will be 60 mins and will contain 60 Multiple Choice Questions
- Components of the test include verbal ability, analytical and logical ability, and numerical ability
- Evaluation Stage- Applications will be evaluated by an expert panel of industry experts, academicians, and leaders in the field
- Interview Stage- Interview preparation webinars will be conducted for all candidates
- Interviews will be held virtually by the expert panel
- Up to 100 scholars will be selected
- All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of merit
Important Points
Before applying for any scholarship program, the applicant must keep these points in mind.
- The applicant must check eligibility before applying for the scholarship program.
- Do not wait for the last date to apply for the scholarship program.
- Keep all your documents ready before applying for the scholarship.
- Enter the details in the application form as per your education certificate details.
- Affix you’re recent photographs to the application form.
- You must have a valid and active mobile number that will remain active in the upcoming days.
- You must have a valid and active email ID.
- Prefer using a laptop or a desktop for the Online submission of the application form.
- Avoid using mobile phones for Online submission of the application form.
- Check the details carefully before final submission.
Contact Details
- UG
- For any additional questions, please text “hi” on WhatsApp to 7977 100 100 or email us at RF.UGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org, or call our helpline on 011 41171414 (10 am to 6:30 pm)
- PG
- For any additional questions, please text “hi” on WhatsApp to 7977 100 100 or email us at RF.PGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org, or call our helpline on 011 41171414 (10 am to 6:30 pm)
Last Date : 14 February 2023
For more details and Online applications please refer the Official Website