Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2021-22: Eligibility, Dates, Apply, Selection

Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2022 - Eligibility Criteria

• An applicant must be enrolled full-time in the first year of Under Graduate or Post Graduate programme in any of the following subjects:
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Mathematics & Computing
  • Computer Sciences
  • Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering
• The applicant must meet the following academic criteria:
  • For Under Graduate Scholarships: Applicants must have a rank of 1 to 35,000 in the JEE Main (Paper 1) Examination.
  • For Post Graduate Scholarships: Applicants must have scored 550 to 1,000 in the GATE Examination. If the applicant didn't attempt GATE, he/she must have a score of 7.5 or above in their Under Graduate CGPA (or % normalized to CGPA).
• Applicants from all Indian institutes can apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
• Open for Indian nationals only.

Reliance Foundation Scholarships - Application Process

• Go to the Reliance Foundation Scholarships page.
• Scroll down and select the ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE button.
• From the given options on your screen, select your preference. The options will be:
  • FOR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
  • FOR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
• Next, follow the on-screen prompts and tap SUBMIT button once you are done with the questionnaire.
• If you meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship after filling out the questionnaire, you will be provided with an email invitation along with log-in information to apply through the Reliance Foundation portal.
• Open the application and enter the below details -
  • Personal, academic, and extra-curricular details.
  • Two Letters Reference: One attesting to your academic capabilities and another attesting to your leadership traits and character
  • Two Essays: Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose
• Once you fill out the application form, upload the documents and submit them.

NOTE: Applications are now open at Reliance Foundation Application Portal and the last date to apply is 14th February 2022 at 11:59 PM IST (Monday).

Documents Required

Below is the list of all the documents that you will need to submit when filling out the application.

• Address proof for the address selected as preferred physical correspondence address.
• A passport size photograph.
• Student ID Card or Bonafide Student Certificate of current institution/college.
• Current Resume
• Mark Sheet of class 10th and 12th Board Examination.
• Mark Sheet of JEE Main Entrance Examination (for Under Graduate Students) | Mark Sheet of GATE Entrance Examination (for Post Graduate Students, if applicable).
• Mark Sheet / Official Transcript of Undergraduate Degree (applicable for Post Graduate Students).
• 2 Reference Letters: Academic and Character.

If Applicable

• Official Disability Certificate
• Experience letter or certificate for work experience/internships.
• Family Income Proof (total household income of 10 lakhs or less).

Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2021-22 - Benefits

• Students enrolled in the Under Graduate programme: Up to INR 4,00,000 throughout the course.
• Students enrolled in the Post Graduate programme: Up to INR 6,00,000 throughout the course.
• The additional benefit includes accessibility to a strong development programme to help them nurture their skills to innovate for social good, like expert interactions, industry exposure, and volunteering prospects.

Reliance Foundation Scholarships - Selection Process

The scholars will be identified and selected through a rigorous and competitive selection process. The selection process involves multiple stages, as suggested below.

• The applicants will be shortlisted based on:
  • Their personal information, extra-curricular, and academic details.
  • Reference letters
  • Essays
• Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend the interview.
• After that, the Reliance Foundation will make the final selection of the students.

Frequently Asked Questions