Over 33,000 scholarships awarded till date

* Financial support: Selected UG scholars receive grants of up to Rs 2 lakhs and PG scholars receive Rs 6 lakhs respectively.

* Large-scale commitment: The 2025-26 cohort is a part of Reliance Foundation’s 2022 commitment to provide 50,000 scholarships over 10 years.

* Academic excellence nurtured: Reliance has awarded 33,471 scholarships till date, with scholars excelling globally in placements, research, and leadership.

Mumbai, December 27, 2025: On the eve of the 93rd birth anniversary of Reliance Founder and Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Foundation announced the results of its prestigious Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for 2025-26.

In a meaningful stride toward national capacity building, Reliance Foundation has selected 5,000 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate scholars for this year’s scholarships. This announcement marks another step forward in Reliance Foundation’s commitment to nurture youth, inspired by the vision of Reliance Founder and Chairman, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani. In 2022, Mrs Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, announced the enhanced commitment to award 50,000 scholarships over 10 years.

A Vision in Action: Since the 2022 commitment, Reliance Foundation has scaled its efforts to support India’s youth through their higher education journey. The selection process for the 2025-26 cohort was highly competitive, reflecting the immense talent across India. From over 1,25,000 applications, 5,100 students have been selected, representing 15,544 institutes. The scholars selected for this academic year hail from across 28 states and 4 Union Territories, showcasing the pan-India reach of the programme.

“India’s youth have shown incredible drive, hard work and talent, and our scholarships aim to provide mentoring, an excellent peer network and more, in addition to the financial grants to accelerate their journey. Our Reliance Foundation Scholars demonstrate excellence and confidence in their chosen disciplines, pursuing remarkable professional goals, and we are privileged to support them in their journey. As we welcome the new cohort of 5,100 extraordinary UG and PG scholars, we encourage them to continue to push boundaries, think big and ahead, and accelerate progress towards a Viksit Bharat,” said a spokesperson from Reliance Foundation.

Impact and Diversity: The selected cohort reflects a deep commitment to diversity and merit.

• Economic support: 83% of the cohort comes from households with an annual income of less than Rs 2.5 lakhs.
• Academic brilliance: 97% of undergraduate scholars scored above 90% in their Class XII examinations.
• Gender balance: Among the 5,000 undergraduate scholars, 48% are female and 52% male.
• Inclusivity: This year, 146 scholars are Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

The 100 postgraduate scholars selected represent the pinnacle of scientific and technological talent in India, pursuing advanced degrees in future-ready fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Renewable Energy, and Life Sciences.

Beyond the grant: Selected scholars gain access to a global alumni network and expert-led development programmes for future leadership. Former scholars have secured premier global placements while demonstrating academic excellence through published research and international representation.

How to check results: For more information about the results of the Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26, please visit this page. Students who have applied for the scholarships may check their results by following these steps:

• Step 1: Visit scholarships.reliancefoundation.org
• Step 2: Enter the 17-digit Application Number or registered Email ID.
• Step 3: Click ‘Submit’ to view results.