About the Program
On the 90th birth anniversary of Reliance’s Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani in December 2022, Mrs Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson, announced that 50,000 scholarships would be awarded over 10 years with the belief that the best way to ensure the nation’s progress is to invest in its youth. Over the years, Reliance Foundation scholarship programmes have positively impacted the lives of 28,000 youth across India.
Since 2022-2023, Reliance Foundation has been supporting 5,100 students annually, including 5,000 meritorious undergraduate students from underprivileged sections of society studying any stream of their choice through the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, and 100 of India's brightest postgraduate students, studying eligible subjects in select future-ready courses from Engineering, Technology, Energy & Life Sciences through the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships.
Both the Reliance Foundation Scholarships aim to nurture and empower meritorious students and will work together to build 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 Undergraduate Scholarships seek to enable students to become successful professionals and realise their dreams, unlocking their potential to uplift themselves and their communities while contributing towards India’s future socio-economic development.
Students with a household income of less than INR 15 lakhs per year, who are enrolled in the first year of their undergraduate studies pursuing any subject/stream can apply. The programme also encourages applications from female and specially-abled students.
Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of up to INR 2 lakhs over the duration of their degree programme. In addition to the scholarship grant, the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships will provide scholars with an opportunity to be part of a vibrant alumni network and an enabling support system that will create a long-term impact on their lives and career trajectories.
Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships
The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships aim to enable and propel India’s future leaders. Through this scholarship, Reliance Foundation will identify and support 100 of India's brightest postgraduate students pursuing select future-ready courses in Engineering, Technology, Energy and Life Sciences on the basis of merit through a competitive 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, fostering a cohort of innovative thinkers dedicated to social good each year.
About Reliance Foundation
Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited, aims to play a catalytic role in addressing India’s development challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. Led by Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, is relentlessly working for the overall well-being and enhanced quality of life for all, focusing on rural transformation, education, health, sports for development, disaster management, women empowerment, urban renewal and arts, culture and heritage. The foundation has impacted the lives of over 8.7 crore people across India, in over 91,500 villages and urban locations. For more information, visit www.reliancefoundation.org
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What is the Eligibility
An applicant must:
- Be a resident Indian citizen
- First year PG Students who secured a score of 550 – 1,000 in the GATE Examination.
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- Students who have scored 7.5 or above in their Undergraduate CGPA (or % normalised to CGPA)
- Eligible degree programmes – Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical/or Electronics Engg., Chemical Engg., Mechanical Engg., Renewable & New Energy, Material, Science & Engg. and Life Sciences.
How to Apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study using a registered ID to land on the 'Online Application Form Page.'
- If not registered, register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Google account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26’ official page. Please note that your application form has to be submitted on the Reliance Foundation official page.
- Fill out the online Eligibility Questionnaire on the Reliance Foundation website.
- 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 in the email.
- Complete the scholarship application form and upload the required 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.
- The aptitude test link will be available through the Reliance Foundation Scholarships application portal one day before the date of the aptitude test.
- Applications will be considered complete only when you have completed the aptitude test. Scores will be sent directly to Reliance Foundation once the test is submitted. Applicants will not be notified about their scores.
- The Reliance Foundation does not charge any application fees to apply for this scholarship program.
Important Dates
Start Date: August 21, 2025
End Date: October 04, 2025
Benefits
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). They will become part of a vibrant community of scholars who will be at the forefront of creating and building a new India.
Required Documents
The applicants are required to attach the following documents at the time of application:
- Applicant’s photograph (passport size)
- Address proof (permanent address)
- Current resume
- Marksheets of Class 10 and 12 board examinations
- Marksheet of GATE Entrance Examination (if applicable)
- Official transcript/marksheet of undergraduate degree
- Bonafide Student Certificate from the current college/institution of enrollment
- Two essays: Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose
- Two reference letters: One academic and one character
- Experience certificate/letter(s) from work experience/internships (if applicable)
- Official Disability Certificate issued by the relevant Government authority (if applicable)
- Family income proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch/Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
- You will also need to submit your PAN and Bank details after you submit your application.
Selection Criteria
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More Details about this Scholarship
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Contact Details
Email – RF.PGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org
Phone – (011) 4117 1414
FAQ for this Scholarship
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