Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships results announced for 2024-25

Press Release, Dec 31, 2024, 5:56 PM IST

Mumbai: Reliance Foundation today announced the results of its prestigious undergraduate scholarships for the 2024-25 cohort. Building on the programme’s legacy of nurturing excellence and empowering future leaders, 5,000 talented undergraduate students across India have been selected. This initiative underscores Reliance Foundation’s commitment to nurturing young talent and empowering them to shape India’s future.

This year, one lakh first-year undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds across all States and Union Territories of India applied for the prestigious Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships. The selected scholars, hailing from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines across India, will receive a financial aid, mentorship, and holistic development opportunities. 670 out of 1300 institutions and 590 out of the selected 5000 students are from Karnataka, making it the leading state in the programme.

This year, around 70% selected scholars are from households with income less Rs. 2.50 lakhs. The scholarships will cover tuition fees, hostel expenses, and other educational costs, enabling these bright minds to focus on their studies without financial constraints.

In addition to the grants, Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships offer comprehensive support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to scholars.

“We are delighted to recognise and support these exceptional young minds. Through the prestigious Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, we aim to empower students to reach their full potential and make significant contributions to India’s growth story. The scholarship programme received an overwhelming response, with a highly competitive application process. This year we have received close to one lakh applications, the selected scholars are among the most meritorious students in the country. Education is the key to unlocking opportunities, and we are proud to be a part of these students’ transformative journeys”, said a spokesperson from Reliance Foundation.

please visit: https://reliancefoundation.org/ug-scholarships-2024-25-results.

Students who have applied for the scholarships, may check their results by following these steps:

• Step 1: Visit the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2023-’24 results page: https://scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/UGScholarship_ApplicationStatus.aspx

• Step 2: Enter your 17-digit Application Number or registered Email Id

• Step 3: Click on submit button

The application status is categorised as ‘Shortlisted’, ‘Waitlisted’ and ‘Not Shortlisted’.

Reliance Foundation offers scholarships of up to Rs 2 lakhs for undergraduate students. The scholars also benefit from a comprehensive support system that includes mentorship from industry leaders and experts to guide them through their academic and professional journeys. Scholars also have access to workshops, seminars, and training programmes designed to enhance their technical and soft skills besides develop leadership qualities. They are also encouraged to contribute to society by participating in social initiatives and volunteer work.

Past scholars of Reliance Foundation have been placed in reputed companies across the world, whilst other have realised their potential in research and aim to work to put our country on the global map with their contributions.

Education is at the heart of Reliance Foundation’s work, from early childhood to quality higher education. The Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarships launched in 1996, and Reliance Foundation Scholarships launched in 2020 have reached over 28,000 youth across India till date helping them pursue higher education from premier institutes, take leadership positions and boost their professional growth.

In December 2022, on the 90th birth anniversary Reliance’s Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Mrs Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation Founder & Chairperson, announced additional commitment of 50,000 scholarships over the next 10 years, making it India’s largest private scholarships. Since then, 5,100 students have been awarded scholarships every year.

The Reliance Foundation Scholarships programme is a testament to the organisation’s unwavering commitment to education and social upliftment. By investing in young talent, Reliance Foundation is shaping a brighter future for India.