Reliance Foundation has invited applications for the Postgraduate Scholarships to nurture world-class talent that will help power India’s new era of growth. 

The foundation will identify and support 100 of India's brightest postgraduate students 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.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident Indian citizen and first year PG student who secured a score of 550 - 1,000 in the GATE Examination. Those Students who have not attempted GATE but have scored 7.5 or above in their Undergraduate CGPA (or % normalised to CGPA) can also apply. 

Eligible degree programmes are Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical/or Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable & New Energy, Material, Science & Engineering and Life Sciences.

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

Application: Applications are to be submitted latest by 11.59 pm on 17th December 2023. To apply, students need to first fill the eligibility questionnaire at https:// https://www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/  

All applicants must answer the online aptitude test. Test duration will be 60 minutes and will contain 60 Multiple Choice Questions. Components of the test include verbal ability, analytical and logical ability and numerical ability

Selection: In the first level selection, applications will be evaluated by an expert panel of industry experts, academicians, and leaders in the field. In second level selection, Interview preparation webinars will be conducted for all candidates. Interviews will be held virtually by the expert panel. All candidates will be evaluated based on merit.

For details, visit https://www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/