Reliance Foundation Scholarships

Nurturing India’s youth and future leaders

Reliance has been providing scholarships to meritorious students for over 25 years, inspired by its Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s belief that the best way to ensure the nation’s progress is to invest in its youth. Reliance Foundation Scholarships aim to nurture and empower students, enabling them to pursue higher education.

In pursuing a brighter tomorrow, Reliance Foundation recognises the transformative power of education and the pivotal role of scholarships in making this a reality for many young people. Over the years, these scholarships have touched the lives of over 28,000 deserving students in India, opening doors of opportunity and nurturing future leaders.

The Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship (DAS), established in 1996, awards scholarships to students from underprivileged backgrounds. It empowers outstanding students to pursue their dreams of higher education, regardless of financial constraints. With 12,776 students benefitting from DAS across India, the impact reaches far and wide, embracing diversity and inclusivity.

In 2020-21, the Reliance Foundation Scholarships (RFS) took flight, aiming to support India's brightest youth in fields like Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics & Computing, and Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering. The rigorous selection process identifies 100 exceptional students annually, enabling them to soar and lead India's technological growth.

In December 2022, on the occasion of the 90th birth anniversary of Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Founder - Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, Reliance Foundation announced that it will significantly strengthen its commitment to youth, awarding 50,000 scholarships over the next 10 years for students pursuing higher education in India.

For the academic year 2022-23, Reliance Foundation will be awarding up to 5,000 merit-cum-means undergraduate scholarships of Rs. 2 lakh and up to 100 merit-based postgraduate scholarships of Rs. 6 lakh, both for the entire duration of study. Beyond financial assistance, Reliance Foundation offers a nurturing support system to scholars, including a vibrant alumni network and transformative development programmes, expert interactions, industry exposure, and volunteering opportunities, fostering a generation of brilliance every year.