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Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

India's largest corporate philanthropic undergraduate scholarship awarding 5,000 scholarships annually to talented Indian students across all degree streams (Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Law, Medicine) to pursue their higher education dreams.

Grant / Award
Up to ₹2,00,000 across the degree duration
Funding Organization
Reliance Foundation (Mukesh Ambani / Nita Ambani Initiatives)
Application Deadline
Applications open annually from August to October.
Target Category
Undergraduate

Scheme Details & Financial Benefit

India's largest corporate philanthropic undergraduate scholarship awarding 5,000 scholarships annually to talented Indian students across all degree streams (Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Law, Medicine) to pursue their higher education dreams.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

First-year undergraduate students in any stream with Class 12 marks min 60% and family income < ₹15 Lakhs (Preference for < ₹2.5L)

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1
Fill out the online application form on reliancefoundation.org.
2
Take the mandatory online computer-based 60-minute aptitude test from home.
3
Submit academic transcripts, income verification certificates, and college admission proof.
4
Final selection announced in January based on aptitude score and socioeconomic merit.

Required Documentation Checklist

Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Current college student ID card and bonafide certificate
Family Income Proof (ITR / Income Certificate / BPL Card / Ration Card)
Government Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID)

Direct Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the authentic government / trust portal without intermediaries.

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