Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships 2023-2024

Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships

As we step into the fourth industrial revolution, India is uniquely positioned to harness technology for inclusive and sustainable development. Our demographic advantage and democratic ethos empower us to embrace new technologies for the betterment of society.

Over the last few decades, human interaction with technology has transformed dramatically. The years 2020 and 2021 witnessed India thriving online, emphasizing the remarkable evolution of digital technology. The advent of 5G has triggered a demand for a new generation of digital and technical skills, with an estimated 22 million skilled workers needed by 2025.

The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships aim to support 100 of India’s brightest postgraduate students in fields crucial for the nation’s progress, including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable and New Energy, Material Science & Engineering, and Life Sciences.

Key Features:

1. Nurturing Leaders: Focused on nurturing future leaders who think big, think green, and think digital for the benefit of society.
2. Competitive Selection: Rigorous selection process to identify the best and brightest students in India.
3. Merit-Based: Scholarships granted on the basis of merit, welcoming applicants from all socio-economic backgrounds.
4. Financial Support: Up to 100 scholars selected, with a total scholarship amount of up to INR 6 Lakhs over the duration of the degree programme.
5. Holistic Development: A holistic development program including expert interactions, industry exposure, volunteering opportunities, and more.

Scholarship Values:

• Excellence: Committed to excellence in both academic and non-academic pursuits.
• Leadership Potential: Ambitious individuals with the potential to become leaders of tomorrow.
• Integrity: Honest, accountable, and responsible individuals.
• Community Commitment: Demonstrates a commitment to work for social good and give back to society.
• Growth Mindset: Scholars who embody Reliance’s spirit that “Growth is Life.”
• Courage: Resilient, patient, and tenacious individuals who embrace challenges as opportunities.

Application and Selection Process of Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships:

• Application Deadline: 17th December 2023
• Eligibility Questionnaire: Complete the eligibility questionnaire on our website.
• Application Form: Fill and submit the application through our Application Portal, including personal, academic, and extra-curricular details, letters of reference, essays, and supporting documents.
• Aptitude Test: Answer the online aptitude test covering verbal, analytical, and numerical abilities.
• Evaluation Stage: First level selection by an expert panel of industry experts, academicians, and leaders.
• Interview Stage: Second level selection with virtual interviews conducted by the expert panel.
• Selection Announcement: Up to 100 scholars will be announced based on merit.

Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships Eligibility Criteria:

• Resident Indian Citizen: Applicant must be a resident Indian citizen.
• First Year Postgraduate Students: Enrolled full-time in eligible degree programs.
• GATE Examination: Those who scored 550-1,000 in the GATE Examination.
• OR
• Undergraduate CGPA: Students who have not attempted GATE but scored 7.5 or above in their Undergraduate CGPA (or % normalized to CGPA).
• Degree Programs: Eligible programs include Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical and/or Electronics Engg., Chemical Engg., Mechanical Engg., Renewable & New Energy, Material Science & Engg., and Life Sciences.

Ineligible Candidates:

• Second-Year PG Students
• Online or Non-Regular Modes: Students pursuing degrees online, remotely, through distance, or any other non-regular modes.
• GATE Score Below 550: Students with a GATE Score below 550 but with an Undergraduate CGPA of 7.5 or higher.
• Mathematics-only Pursuers: Students pursuing only Mathematics cannot apply under Mathematics & Computing.
• Aptitude Test: Students not answering the mandatory aptitude test or found cheating during the test.

For additional queries, please contact us via WhatsApp at 7977 100 100, call our helpline at (011) 4117 1414, or email us at RF.PGScholarships@reliancefoundation.org.

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