Open Call for Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships – India

Reliance Foundation will identify and support 100 of India’s brightest postgraduate students pursuing select future-ready courses from Engineering and Life-Sciences with a generous grant award and a strong development programme, nurturing future leaders who can think big, think green, think digital for the benefit of society.

First-year postgraduate students from institutes across India pursuing degree programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics and Computing, Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable and New Energy, Material Science & Engineering and Life Sciences are eligible to apply. Reliance Foundation Scholarships will nurture and support these bright students with a holistic development programme, including expert interactions, industry exposure and volunteering opportunities creating a cohort of excellence, every year.

Scholarships Features

• Nurturing India’s future leaders who can think big, think green, think digital for the benefit of society.
• The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will identify and select the best and brightest students in India through a rigorous and competitive selection process.
• They welcome applicants from all socio-economic backgrounds and scholarships will be granted on the basis of merit.
• Up to 100 postgraduate scholars will be selected.
• 80% of the funds will be granted in advance at the start of each academic year, to use for tuition and direct academic expenses. The remaining 20% of the funds will be granted upon request to support professional development, including indirect academic and personal development expenses, including conference related expenses.
• 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.

Funding Information

• The total amount of scholarship available over the duration of the degree programme, will be up to Rs/INR 6 Lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must fulfil the following eligibility criteria in order to apply:
  • Reliance Foundation invites first year postgraduate students who are enrolled full-time in an eligible degree programme (in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical and/or Electronics Engg., Chemical Engg., Mechanical Engg., Renewable & New Energy, Material Science & Engg. and Life Sciences) to apply.
  • Be a resident Indian citizen.
  • Postgraduate Scholarship: First year PG Students who secured a score of 550 – 1,000 in the GATE Examination.
  • Students who have not attempted GATE but have scored 7.5 or above in their Undergraduate CGPA (or % normalized 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 (as per the list above).

Ineligibility Criteria

• Following students are not eligible:
  • Students who are in the 2nd year of their PG programme.
  • Students pursuing their degree through online, remote, distance, hybrid, part-time or any other non-regular modes.
  • Students who have GATE Score less than 550 but have Undergraduate CGPA 7.5 or higher.
  • Students pursuing only Mathematics cannot apply under Mathematics & Computing.
  • Students who do not answer the mandatory aptitude test or are found cheating during the test.

For more information, visit Reliance Foundation.