Mumbai: Reliance Foundation announced the launch of applications for  its scholarship programme for the academic year 2024-25 to identify, support and mentor 5,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students across India.

As per an official statement, “First-year undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing full-time regular  degree courses from institutes across India are eligible to apply. ”

The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships will be awarded 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 Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will select 100 meritorious students from future-ready courses in Engineering, Technology, Energy and Life  Sciences with potential to contribute to creating a new India. All scholarships will be awarded  based on academic merit and aptitude and will cover the duration of the degree programmes.

Students can apply online through  www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org. The selection process includes an evaluation of  aptitude and economic background for the undergraduate student. For the postgraduate  scholarships, academic achievements, personal statements, and interviews are part of a  competitive selection process to identify the cream of talent from across India.

The deadline for applications is 6th October 2024.

“In addition to grants of up to Rs. 2 lakhs for undergraduate students and Rs. 6 lakhs for  postgraduate students, Reliance Foundation Scholarships provide mentorship, access to  industry leaders and experts for career advice besides professional development, leadership  development opportunities through workshops, seminars and events to enhance skills, along  with community engagement to contribute to societal development through service and  outreach programmes.” the foundation stated.

In December 2022, on Reliance’s Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s 90th birth anniversary Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation Founder & Chairperson, announced  Reliance Foundation’s additional commitment of 50,000 scholarships over the next 10 years,  making it India’s largest private scholarships. Since then, 5100 students have been awarded  scholarships every year.

Till date, Reliance has provided over 23,000 higher education scholarships.DeshGujarat