* Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA) programme aims to inspire children from all backgrounds to dream big and achieve their potential

* Children from communities supported by Reliance Foundation’s initiatives in Mumbai, enjoyed games, carousels and the new attraction on science, light and shadows, Light Atelier

* Ms Isha Ambani joined the children at Hamleys Wonderland™, and reinforced the importance of joyful learning & play

Mumbai, December 23, 2025: Over 680 children from across Mumbai, experienced a special, fun-filled day at Hamleys Wonderland™ with entertainment as well as learning, during Reliance Foundation’s annual Education and Sports for All (ESA) Day.

The children from government and government-aided schools, and from non-governmental organisations are supported through various year-long initiatives by Reliance Foundation.

Ms Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Foundation, who joined the children for ESA Day, said “Reliance Foundation believes that when children have joyful experiences, they aspire, build character and grow their potential. Our ESA programme combines this philosophy with the joy of giving. For over 15 years, Reliance Foundation has been organising festive celebrations for children from diverse backgrounds. This year, the children also experienced Light Atelier at Hamleys Wonderland. It was amazing to see the young children delight in learning through the exhibition, while playing with light and shadows.”

At the Hamleys Wonderland™ carnival, in Jio World Garden, the children were thrilled to experience the various attractions, including the Dino World, Elevator to the North Pole, Giant Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Bumper Cars, Wonder Balloon, Wonder Boat, and other engaging games.

The children also experienced this year’s new attraction – Light Atelier – presented by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in collaboration with Dadu, the Children’s Museum of Qatar. Light Atelier encourages children in the age group of 4 – 12 years discover the magic of light, shadow, and colour through playful, hands-on exploration in an immersive learning environment.

Reliance Foundation’s ESA programme seeks to make educational opportunities like these, accessible to children from all backgrounds; an approach rooted deeply in Reliance’s ‘We Care’ philosophy.

This special event in December, aims to enable children from diverse communities, enjoy experiences that fuel their imagination and aspirations, and celebrate the spirit of joy and giving.

• “Children flourish when they feel cared for, warm, safe, valued and supported,” said Ms Isha Ambani about Reliance Foundation’s convening.
• 250+ education practitioners, including Anganwadi educators and practitioners from India and globally, shared insights and innovations at the event.
• A publication, ‘Pedagogies of Play: Innovations in Early Childhood Education’, showcasing experiences from across 10 organisations, was released on the occasion.

Mumbai, February 10, 2026: Insightful dialogues, knowledge exchange and practice sharing on early childhood and primary education, were the focus of the 'Building Flourishing Futures' convening held by Reliance Foundation, on February 7th and 8th at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School. The vibrant programme at the two-day convening with over 250 education practitioners from India and across the world, included masterclasses and learning labs, for cross-learning on innovations in foundational learning, for lifelong impact.

Rooted in the vision of Reliance Foundation’s Founder and Chairperson Smt Nita M. Ambani, the convening underscored a shared belief that every child is a world of possibility. This was the second edition of ‘Building Flourishing Futures’ and the theme ‘Meeting Learners Where They Are: From Early Childhood to Primary Education’ highlighted how nurturing relationships, emotional safety, and a sense of belonging in the early years, enable lifelong learning, resilience, and well-being.

Speaking about the event, Ms Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Foundation and Vice Chairperson, Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School, said, “When education meets children where they are — emotionally, socially, and cognitively — it creates the foundation for meaningful and joyful learning. At Reliance Foundation, our work in early childhood and foundational learning is guided by an evidence-informed, deeply human belief, that children flourish when they feel cared for, warm, safe, valued, and supported. Through ‘Building Flourishing Futures’, our aim is to create a platform for learning exchange for educators to share ideas, insights and best practices on creating inclusive learning ecosystems that enable every child to flourish.”

Built on learning and engagement from the previous edition that explored the transformative role of early childhood education in community development, ‘Building Flourishing Futures 2026’, expanded the lens to primary education, with a continuum of learning perspectives across early years and foundational learning.

Key international speakers included Dr Rebecca Rolland from Harvard University, Prof Marilyn Fleer and Dr Prabhat Rai from Monash University, Ms Fiona Carter, International Director, Wellington College, UK, Dr Rita Chawla-Duggan, Lecturer, Early Childhood Studies, Bath University, UK, Ms Beatrice Moccia, Head of Primary, Raoul Wallenberg International School, Spain.

The convening featured a distinguished panel of experts, including Shri Kailash Pagare, IAS., Commissioner ICDS, Government of Maharashtra; Dr Preeti Rao, IIT Bombay; Dr Swati Popat Vats, Early Childhood Association & Association for Primary Education & Research; Mr Bharat Visweswariah, British Asian Trust; Ms Gouri Gupta, Central Square Foundation; Ms Urmila Chowdhury, Peepul; Ms Nina Bual, Cyberlite and others.

The convening featured masterclasses and learning labs across three parallel thematic streams:

• Foundations of Curiosity: The Art of Early Learning, on play, relationships and environments that nurture curiosity and deep engagement in the early years;
• Count, Read, Grow: The Cornerstones of Success, on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy with developmentally appropriate and joyful approaches; and
• Teaching and Learning Reimagined: AI as a Partner in Education, on technology and AI to support teaching and learning, including on topics of safety and equitable access.

The two-day programme created a vibrant space for cross-sector exchange and collaboration. Sessions balanced global and Indian best practices with grounded, field-based insights, aligning closely with the objectives of India’s National Education Policy.

Delegates also toured the state-of-the-art facilities at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (NMAJS) and the NMAJS Early Years Campus (NMAJS EYC) to see how the flexible learning environment supports personalised, child-centred education and to learn about how NMAJS nurtures every child's unique talents to foster a love of learning.

An important feature of Building Flourishing Futures 2026 was the presence of 20 Anganwadi educators who are part of Reliance Foundation’s capacity building initiatives for early childhood education in Maharashtra and Telangana. During the convening the Anganwadi educators, attended specially curated masterclasses led by NMAJS EYC and Little Nest educators, cross-sharing practices that could be adapted to enhance teaching-learning experience in Anganwadis.

A publication, ‘Pedagogies of Play: Innovations in Early Childhood Education’ showcasing evidence-based, play-driven approaches that strengthen learning outcomes, inclusion and holistic development in early childhood education, launched at the convening reaffirmed Reliance Foundation’s commitment to strengthen the education ecosystem to support educators shaping the future of learning.

About the Conference 

With the aim to bring best practice and innovations from international and world-class institutions and speakers, Reliance Foundation is hosting the second annual Building Flourishing Futures (BFF) event, a two-day convening dedicated to reimagining how we nurture young learners from early childhood through the primary years (0–8 years) on the 7th and 8th February 2026 at Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School.

Building on the success of the inaugural BFF session on Early Childhood Care and Education, the 2026 edition broadens its lens to focus on meeting learners where they are—recognising children’s diverse contexts, abilities, languages, and pathways to learning and will contribute to the goals articulated by India’s National Education Policy (NEP).

Early and primary education years are foundational—not only for academic success, but for children’s wellbeing, identity, curiosity, and agency. As education systems evolve in response to social change, inequality, and rapid technological advancement, there is a growing need to:

• Design learning environments that are inclusive, joyful, and developmentally responsive
• Support educators with practical tools and research-backed insights
• Bridge early childhood and primary education through continuity in pedagogy and purpose
• Explore how technology and AI can responsibly enhance learning without losing the human core of education

BFF 2026 creates a shared space to reflect, learn, and co-create solutions that place children—and those who support them—at the centre.

The convening brings together educators, policymakers, researchers, school leaders, Anganwadi practitioners, CSOs, and education innovators from India and across the world to explore research-informed, practice-led approaches that strengthen foundations for lifelong learning.

The event will welcome over 250 practitioners for two days of enriching sessions, including keynote addresses by leading national and international experts; plenary panel discussions connecting policy, research, and classroom practice; hands-on masterclasses and learning labs; interactive exhibitions and learning stations; voices from the field, including teachers and Anganwadi practitioners and curated opportunities for networking and collaboration. It will also focus on practices and innovations that tailor to the individual needs of each child, while building the foundation for a lifetime of learning. 

Participants will explore innovative practices across play-based and inquiry-led learning; language, literacy, and storytelling; numeracy and foundational skills; socio-emotional learning and wellbeing, inclusive and special-needs education; teaching in resource-constrained contexts; preparing children for a world shaped by technology and AI.

Masterclasses and learning labs will run across three parallel thematic streams:

Foundations of Curiosity: The Art of Early Learning

Exploring play, relationships, and environments that spark curiosity and deep engagement in early years.

Count, Read, Grow: The Cornerstones of Success

Strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy through developmentally appropriate, joyful approaches.

Teaching and Learning Reimagined: AI as a Partner in Education

Examining how technology and AI can ethically and effectively support teaching, learning, and inclusion.

• '21st Century Skills Conclave’ in Mumbai hosts multi-stakeholder discussions on enabling pathways for job-ready skills for youth.
• 40+ inspirational youth from Reliance Foundation’s initiatives across all states of India, felicitated for skilling journeys and professional success.

Mumbai, January 29, 2026: At the 21st Century Skills Conclave this week, Reliance Foundation marked a major milestone of reaching over 12 lakh people, with 3 lakh+ youth skilled and 1.8 lakh+ youth finding employment. With industry leaders, skilling practitioners, and young leaders, the Conclave deliberated on India’s evolving skills landscape and the future of work while celebrating journeys of youth who have transitioned from learning to earning. With keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside conversations, and first-hand accounts from youth navigating the world of jobs, it was an effort to accelerate skilling and employment in line with India’s Skill India mission.

The need for adaptable, future-focused skills has never been greater, with technology reshaping industries and job roles. Summing up this need for the importance of soft skills, Ms Madhavi Sardeshmukh, Director of Vocational Education and Training, Government of Maharashtra, noted, “Capabilities matter the most today. We are moving towards building capabilities rather than focusing only on degrees to create a strong and future-ready workforce. I congratulate Reliance Foundation for its impactful skilling initiatives and milestones achieved, and urge industry to collaborate through public–private partnerships such as PM-SETU to develop an upgraded, industry-ready workforce.”

Speaking at the Conclave, Ms Nupur Bahl, Head - Skilling and Employment programme, Reliance Foundation, said, “India’s demographic dividend can translate into sustained national growth only when young people are equipped with future-ready skills. For decades, Reliance has believed in the transformative power of India’s youth. Today, this legacy continues through technology-enabled skilling initiatives that go beyond training to enable meaningful employment and long-term career pathways, towards enhanced lives of young people.” 

Highlighting the impact of collaborative partnerships, NSDC CEO Shri Arunkumar Pillai said, “The successful completion of the first phase of the Future Ready Skill Initiative, reaching thousands of candidates, is a strong testament to the impact that collaborative efforts can create at scale. Our partnership with Reliance Foundation has enabled learners to acquire industry-relevant skills and improve their employability. As we move into the second phase, we remain committed to deepening this impact by expanding access to future-ready skills and strengthening India’s workforce for emerging opportunities.”

With a future-focused skilling ecosystem that bridges aspiration, employability, and industry demand, Reliance Foundation continues to address critical skills gaps with the use of technology, AI and personalisation, strengthening pathways to sustainable livelihoods.

As the nature of work evolves, Reliance Foundation’s skilling initiatives adopt three core approaches—strengthening human and workplace skills, enabling digital and technology fluency, and fostering lifelong learning—to prepare young Indians for a rapidly changing job market.

Reliance Foundation’s skilling programme across 28 states of India includes:

• Preparing young people- particularly graduates who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET)—for first-time formal employment with workplace capabilities such as communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration, alongside exposure to emerging technologies shaping the future of jobs.
• Partnerships with higher education institutions across the country, strengthening the link between education, employability, and industry relevance. In addition, the Foundation works closely with national bodies such as AICTE and NSDC to support alignment with national skilling priorities and frameworks.
• The Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy – an open-access, digital platform offering AI-enabled, personalised skilling pathways and over 100 self-paced courses—including NSDC-recognised certifications—enabling youth nationwide to acquire future-ready skills.

A key highlight of the event was the felicitation of 40 young achievers, recognising their perseverance and success in building sustainable livelihoods. Kashish Sawant, a 24-year-old skilled candidate, secured her first job through Reliance Foundation’s 21st Century Skills Initiative, progressed rapidly along an accelerated career pathway within a few months. Acquiring the right skills transformed her confidence and helped shape a clear direction for her professional journey.

As India positions itself for a technology-driven future, Reliance Foundation’s skilling initiatives remain committed to leveraging partnerships, digital innovation, and AI-led learning to strengthen India’s skilling ecosystem—ensuring that young people are not only employable today, but prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow.

•Key recommendations synthesised to inform national and global conversations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026

•Insights shared from the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator, which has reached over 3 million children

•Leaders from philanthropy, EdTech, academia and the private sector examined how AI-enabled education can deliver equitable, measurable learning gains at scale and emphasised the need for cross-sector collaboration across the ecosystem to achieve this

Mumbai, January 13, 2026: As an official pre-summit event of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Reliance Foundation, in partnership with Central Square Foundation, convened a high-level roundtable on AI in Education at Jio Institute, Navi Mumbai. The half-day convening brought together over 50 leaders and experts from philanthropic organisations, EdTech, academia and the private sector to examine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and EdTech can be harnessed to improve learning outcomes and rethink education in the age of AI.

The convening concluded with a synthesis of strategic insights to inform ongoing national and global conversations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Participants reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration between governments, private sector, innovators, researchers, and funders to ensure that AI-enabled EdTech strengthens education systems at scale rather than creating standalone tools. At a moment when AI is reshaping education systems globally, the dialogue also focused not only on innovation, but on the harder question of impact: how promising AI-enabled solutions can move beyond pilots to deliver meaningful, inclusive, and scalable learning gains in low-resource, multilingual contexts.

Grounding the Global Conversation: Innovation with Purpose

The discussions echoed global priorities rooted in local realities: aligning AI with learning science, safeguarding equity and inclusion, and measuring scale through learning outcomes rather than reach alone. Participants noted that better technology does not automatically translate into better learning.

The keynote address by Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Chief Data Scientist, Jio and Dean, Jio Institute, reflected on global debates around Education 4.0 and the need to fundamentally reimagine education systems for a digital- and AI-first world.

 

Dr. Shailesh Kumar said: “It is time to re-imagine our Education System—what should it look like if it was born today, in the post-connectivity and AI era? It is time to bring personalised education to every child on the planet.” He emphasised moving away from one-size-fits-all, ‘just-in-case’ education models towards personalised and student-centric learning systems that focus on building mastery learning and thinking skills through contextualised pedagogy, enabled by AI at scale.

Experts discussed the innovation landscape for AI-enabled learning, highlighting emerging use cases across personalised instruction, teacher support, assessment, and home-based learning—especially for early childhood education and foundational literacy and numeracy. The discussions also explored what it takes to scale, including institutional adoption, cost structures, multilingual content, data infrastructure, and the realities of deploying AI within government systems and community-based learning ecosystems.

Philanthropy as a Catalyst for Systemic Change

A central theme across the convening was the critical role of philanthropy in shaping the next phase of AI and EdTech in India. Participants emphasised that philanthropy’s value lies not only in funding innovation, but also in de-risking early ideas, enabling long-term evidence generation, strengthening organisational capacity, and convening diverse actors around shared priorities.

“Building AI and EdTech for impact is not just about the technology itself – it is about understanding the ground realities of implementing it in classrooms, homes, and communities. Learnings from the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator show how contextualised design and evidence-led approaches can support quality learning at scale,” said Dr. Vanita Sharma, Advisor – Strategic Initiatives, Reliance Foundation.

From Innovation to System-Wide Scale

The discussion highlighted that scaling effective AI-enabled learning solutions is a systems challenge—requiring alignment across policy, pedagogy, delivery models, research, and ecosystem partnerships. Participants stressed the need to design for India’s diversity, including multilingual content, offline or low-bandwidth access, shared-device use, and alignment with state curricula.

“The next frontier for EdTech is not just innovation, but scaling proven, contextualised solutions through government systems and community adoption to drive learning outcomes at scale,” said Gouri Gupta, Senior Project Director, EdTech, Central Square Foundation (CSF), setting the stage for recommendations to be carried forward to the national summit.

From Dialogue to Action

The event reinforced a shared commitment that AI and EdTech must serve as a force multiplier for equity, not efficiency alone. Participants underscored that teachers and parents remain central to learning, with AI acting as a supportive enabler through personalisation, feedback, and data-driven insights.

As India positions itself as a global leader in AI for social impact, such cross-sector dialogues play a vital role in shaping pathways from innovation to evidence, and from evidence to system-wide adoption. The insights from this roundtable will contribute to shaping the education agenda at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

About the India AI Impact Summit 2026

Announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the India AI Impact Summit (February 2026, New Delhi) is the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South. Anchored in the three Sutras of People, Planet, and Progress, the Summit aims to democratise AI resources for social good.

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.

* Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA) programme aims to inspire children from all backgrounds to dream big and achieve their potential

* Children from communities supported by Reliance Foundation’s initiatives in Mumbai, enjoyed games, carousels and the new attraction on science, light and shadows, Light Atelier

* Ms Isha Ambani joined the children at Hamleys Wonderland™, and reinforced the importance of joyful learning & play

Mumbai, December 23, 2025: Over 680 children from across Mumbai, experienced a special, fun-filled day at Hamleys Wonderland™ with entertainment as well as learning, during Reliance Foundation’s annual Education and Sports for All (ESA) Day.

The children from government and government-aided schools, and from non-governmental organisations are supported through various year-long initiatives by Reliance Foundation.

Ms Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Foundation, who joined the children for ESA Day, said “Reliance Foundation believes that when children have joyful experiences, they aspire, build character and grow their potential. Our ESA programme combines this philosophy with the joy of giving. For over 15 years, Reliance Foundation has been organising festive celebrations for children from diverse backgrounds. This year, the children also experienced Light Atelier at Hamleys Wonderland. It was amazing to see the young children delight in learning through the exhibition, while playing with light and shadows.”

At the Hamleys Wonderland™ carnival, in Jio World Garden, the children were thrilled to experience the various attractions, including the Dino World, Elevator to the North Pole, Giant Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Bumper Cars, Wonder Balloon, Wonder Boat, and other engaging games.

The children also experienced this year’s new attraction – Light Atelier – presented by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in collaboration with Dadu, the Children’s Museum of Qatar. Light Atelier encourages children in the age group of 4 – 12 years discover the magic of light, shadow, and colour through playful, hands-on exploration in an immersive learning environment.

Reliance Foundation’s ESA programme seeks to make educational opportunities like these, accessible to children from all backgrounds; an approach rooted deeply in Reliance’s ‘We Care’ philosophy.

This special event in December, aims to enable children from diverse communities, enjoy experiences that fuel their imagination and aspirations, and celebrate the spirit of joy and giving.

Nurturing aspirations and celebrating excellence, 100 postgraduate scholars from select future-ready courses have been selected

* The scholars will get a grant of up to Rs. 6 lakhs along with comprehensive capacity building throughout their academic journey.

* These scholarships are part of Reliance Foundation’s commitment of 50,000 scholarships over 10 years. 
Mumbai, 28 February 2025: Reliance Foundation has announced results of the prestigious Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships 2024-25. In-line with organisation’s commitment to nurturing India’s brightest minds in science and technology, the results are declared on National Science Day.

Reliance Foundation offers postgraduate scholarships to 100 exceptional first-year students in India pursuing select degrees in Engineering, Technology, Energy, and Life Sciences. These scholarships provide financial assistance, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to research and industry exposure. Eligible fields include Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics and Computing, various Engineering disciplines (Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science), Renewable and New Energy, and Life Sciences. 

The programme aims to nurture future leaders who can contribute to India's growth through a holistic development programme that includes expert interactions, industry exposure, and volunteering opportunities.

Speaking on the announcement, a spokesperson from Reliance Foundation, said, “On National Science Day, we celebrate the power of knowledge and innovation. At Reliance Foundation, we are committed to supporting young talent who will shape India’s future in science and technology. The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholars represent the spirit of curiosity and excellence, and we are proud to enable their journey of discovery and impact. Past scholars of Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships have been placed in reputed companies across the world, whilst others have realised their potential in research and hope to work towards putting India on the global map with their contributions.”

A highly competitive selection process has identified an exceptional cohort of scholars from 44 leading institutions across India. These individuals, pursuing advanced studies in eight diverse streams - Computer Science, Art Intelligence, Life Sciences, Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable and New Energy, Chemical Engineering and Mathematics & Computing, demonstrated exceptional academic performance, strong leadership qualities, and a clear commitment to advancing India's scientific and technological landscape.

Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships align with the organisation’s broader vision of strengthening India’s education ecosystem by fostering talent and encouraging cutting-edge research. By providing financial and professional support, the scholarship programme strives to create a strong pipeline of future scientists, engineers, and innovators dedicated to national progress.

Students who have applied for the scholarships, may check their results by following these steps:

•    Step 1: Click on the link to visit the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships 2024-54 results page:https://scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/PGScholarship_ApplicationStatus.aspx

•    Step 2: Enter your 17-digit Application Number or registered Email Id

•    Step 3: Click on submit button

The application status is categorised as "Shortlisted", "Waitlisted" and "Not Shortlisted".

In December 2024, Reliance Foundation selected 5,000 scholars for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2024-25 cohort. Reliance Foundation encourages scholars to develop leadership qualities and contribute to society by participating in social initiatives and volunteer work.

Education is at the heart of Reliance Foundation’s work, from early childhood to quality higher education. The Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarships launched in 1996, and Reliance Foundation Scholarships launched in 2020 have reached over 28,000 youth across India till date, enabling them to pursue higher education, progress to leadership positions and boost their professional growth.

A testament to unwavering commitment to education, by investing in young talent, Reliance Foundation aims to shape a brighter future for our youth, for India.

Feb 13, New Delhi: Building on the Government of India's NIPUN Bharat Mission to achieve universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for children across India, LiftEd - a unique $18mn outcomes-based initiative - has benefitted 3.3 million children in India across 15+ states.

As we mark four years of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, LiftEd is demonstrating how the private sector and civil society can come together through innovative financing structures to support and strengthen the government's intent to universalise FLN by 2026-27.

To showcase its progress and spark meaningful dialogue on FLN, LiftEd's partners hosted an Annual Convening 'LiftEd: Making India NIPUN' in New Delhi. The event was attended by 175 people and brought together leading voices and thought leaders from across the education ecosystem. It featured a fireside chat with economist, author, and professor Karthik Muralidharan, insightful panel discussions, and inspiring showcases of solutions to advance FLN in India.

LiftEd is anchored by a consortium of partners, including the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Bridges Outcomes Partnerships, the Maitri Trust, Reliance Foundation, Atlassian, Standard Chartered Bank, and UBS Optimus Foundation. The British Asian Trust is the programme leader and Central Square Foundation and Dalberg Advisors are design and technical partners.

Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder Chairperson, Reliance Foundation said, “Reliance Foundation is a proud founding member of LiftEd which aims to strengthen foundational learning for children in India. In two and a half years, LiftEd has reached 3.3 million children across the country. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aligned with the Government's NIPUN Bharat Mission that aims to achieve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for all children in India's primary schools by 2026-27. Every child needs a strong learning journey and working together with the LiftEd consortium partners, it is our joint mission to make this dream a reality."

LiftEd's Innovative Approach

LiftEd stands out for its innovative finance model and systemic impact. Using principles of outcomes-based financing, funding is tied to measurable results, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Instead of creating a parallel system, LiftEd strengthens the existing education ecosystem though three key interventions:

Development Impact Bond (DIB):

Partners with state governments in five states (Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar).

Focuses on improving governance, transforming administrators into educators, and establishing effective classroom practices across public schools.

Measures progress using children's learning assessments as defined by NIPUN Bharat alongside 'Systemic Shift Indicators'. These indicators track outcomes such as effective teacher mentorship, the integration of FLN data into block review meetings, and so on.

The education partners leading the implementation of the DIB are Kaivalya Education Foundation, Language and Learning Foundation, Peepul, and Pratham Education Foundation.

EdTech Accelerator:

Develops high-quality, contextually relevant EdTech solutions to improve FLN for children from low-income families across 15+ states.

Shapes the future of tech-based home learning for FLN by scaling effective EdTech solutions and generating deeper evidence on what works.

Supports partners to solve specific anchor challenges to improve scale, engagement, and product contextualisation for low-income segments.

The EdTech partners are Chimple, Ei Mindspark, Pratham Education Foundation, Rocket Learning, Sesame Workshop India, ThinkZone, and Top Parent.

District Innovation Challenge:

A unique, state-level, innovation challenge in partnership with a large state in east India to incentivise districts to improve FLN outcomes.

The Larger Impact:

LiftEd's innovative approach ensures it benefits millions of children over time by strengthening the education system itself. For example, in the DIB's first year alone, the education partners have encouraged as many as 60% of government meetings at the block level to regularly review FLN data and plans, translating these into concrete actions that improve FLN.

Ultimately, LiftEd demonstrates the power of collaboration between civil society, government, and private sector (samaj-sarkar-bazar), unlocking the potential of young learners, and reshaping India's education landscape.

About LiftEd:

LiftEd aims to impact the lives of up to 4 million children over 5 years by strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) in India through collective action, innovation, and finance. The coalition driving LiftEd - 26 partners across the private sector and civil society - is working in alignment with the Government of India's NIPUN Bharat Mission which identifies FLN as an 'urgent and necessary prerequisite to learning'.

The Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26 cycle is part of the organisation's commitment to nurture 50,000 young minds over 10 years

* On the 90th birth anniversary of Reliance's Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani in December 2022, Mrs Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson, announced that 50,000 scholarships would be awarded over 10 years

* 5,000 merit-cum-means UG scholarships of up to Rs. 2 lakhs and 100 PG scholarships for excellence of up to Rs. 6 lakhs are awarded to each student

* Reliance Foundation Scholarships offer mentoring and holistic development support throughout the scholar's journey

* Open to first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students

* Last date to apply is October 4, 2025

Mumbai, August 21, 2025: Applications are now open for one of India's largest higher education scholarships for the academic year 2025-26. Reliance Foundation Scholarships will empower 5,100 outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat.

The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships will award 5,000 students to pursue academic excellence and nurture their aspirations with grants of up to Rs 2 lakh, on a merit-cum-means basis. First year students enrolled in any full-time undergraduate course are eligible to apply.

Celebrating excellence, Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will identify and support 100 of India's brightest postgraduate students in select fields of Engineering, Technology, Energy, and Life Sciences. The programme aims to nurture future leaders who can think big, think green, think digital for the benefit of society. With grants of up to Rs 6 lakh and access to a robust development programme, these students will be empowered to pursue advanced studies and research in areas critical to national development and global progress.

Applications are open only to students currently in the first year of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Reliance Foundation scholars not only benefit from generous financial support, but also from holistic development opportunities throughout their scholarship journey. This includes expert interactions and mentorship, industry exposure, leadership and skill-building events, and opportunities to meaningfully engage with communities for societal development.

Education - from early childhood learning to quality higher education - is central to Reliance Foundation's mission. On the 90th birth anniversary of Reliance's Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani in December 2022, Mrs. Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced 50,000 additional scholarships over the next decade, making the programme one of the largest private scholarship initiatives in India.

Reliance has been providing scholarships to meritorious students for over 29 years, inspired by Reliance Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani's vision that the best way to ensure the nation's progress is to invest in its youth. To date, Reliance has supported more than 28,000 scholarships.

Reliance Foundation Scholarships alumni continue to fulfil their academic and professional aspirations, embark on rewarding careers, and contribute actively to the nation's progress. This year's cohort presents an opportunity to join one of India's most prestigious scholarship communities.

To know more about the scholarships and to apply, visit scholarships.reliancefoundation.org.

Last date for applications: October 4, 2025.