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Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Half of India’s population, or over 600 million Indians, are under the age of 25. Reliance Foundation is committed to strengthening young people’s access to higher education in India. 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 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.Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of up to 2 lakhs over the duration of their degree programme.  In addition to the scholarship grant, the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships will provide scholars an opportunity to be part of a vibrant alumni network and an enabling support system that will create long-term impact on their lives and career trajectories.

Scholarships for UG open for all streams

Scholarships FeaturesSupport meritorious students from all corners of the country with an undergraduate college educationFor first year students studying any stream of their choiceAwarded on a merit-cum-means basis to meritorious studentsUp to 5,000 undergraduate scholars will be selectedThe total amount of scholarship available over the duration of the degree programme, will be up to Rs/INR 2 LakhsScholarship will go beyond financial support, with students automatically gaining networking opportunities through a strong alumni network

Scholarship ValuesExcellenceScholars who are committed to excellence, in spirit and action, in everything they pursue, both academic and non-academic. Scholars who have a mindset of giving their best, seeking new and better ways to approach challenges and continually work to improve themselves.Leadership PotentialScholars who have the potential and ambition to become India’s and the World’s Leaders of Tomorrow.IntegrityScholars who strive to be honest and forthright. They take accountability and responsibility for their actions, decisions, and behaviours.Community CommitmentScholars who show a moral force of character and instinct to lead in their communities for the advancement of society. Scholars who have a commitment to work for social good and give back to society.Growth MindsetEmbodying Reliance’s spirit that “Growth is Life” we are looking for scholars that dream big and have an ever-evolving spirit. They possess a love of learning and continually striving to develop and improve themselves and support others to do the same.CourageScholars who are resilient, patient, and tenacious. Students who embrace challenges with passion and conviction as opportunities to grow.

Application and Selection ProcessApplications for the 2022-2023 scholarships to be closed on 14th February 2023

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