Prajakta cleared the GATE with 99.19 percentile and pursued her M.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, for which she received a Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship. She now works as an Associate Professor with Chennai Mathematical Institute, one of the most reputed institutes of its kind in India. Prajakta said, “The scholarship helped me in various ways, and has played a big role in making me ‘what I am today

Young Ananya has always been curious to study the human body and keen to help the needy.
Caring for people who need medical help gives her a deep sense of satisfaction.

A first-year medical student of Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, Ananya is a recipient of the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship.

"I have been exhilarated since I got to know that I was selected for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship. This scholarship will help fund my education, I will use this to purchase supplies required for my medical degree. I am interested in research in the medical field and wish to pursue a career in neurosciences. I am grateful to Reliance Foundation for providing me this scholarship”, says Ananya.

Ananya's father is an ex-serviceman from the Indian Air Force, while her mother is a homemaker. Ananya’s older brother has completed his graduation from NIT, Kurukshetra. Ananya has a clear vision about her career path, she aims to enhance research capabilities in the field of neurosciences, particularly Parkinson’s disease. Her family has also been very excited about her achievement and supports her dream.

Ananya's message for other students who would like to apply for the Reliance Foundation Scholarships is that taking the first step towards applying is the most important and if one has courage, great things are in store!

Archisman Manna, who hails from Howrah in West Bengal, had always been a bright student but had a setback when he did not score as much as he expected in his Class 10 examinations.
Determined to not let this small setback get in the way of his goals, he toiled day and night; and passed his Class 11 exams from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Narendrapur in 2022 with flying colours ranking 7^th in West Bengal.

Currently pursuing B.Sc. (Hons) in Statistics from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, Archisman is a recipient of the prestigious Reliance Foundation's Undergraduate merit-cum-means Scholarship.

Archisman's father used to run his own business, but in 2019 suffered a heart attack after which the business suffered huge losses. His mother works in a small NGO and is the sole earning member. Archisman acknowledges the sacrifices that his parents are making so that he can continue his studies and live his dream.

He got to know about the Reliance Foundation's scholarship from social media, applied for it, and gave the qualifying exam conducted by the Reliance Foundation. He also encouraged his friends to apply for the scholarships. Elated when he was selected, when Archisman revealed this news to his parents they became very emotional. Although confident in his ability to get the scholarship, this was also an endorsement of his hard work and dedication.

Archisman says, "The Reliance Foundation Scholarships will help me a lot, as it is my dream to pursue Masters in statistics from Indian Statistical Institute. The scholarship money of Rs. 2 lakhs will not only support my college fees but also help me prepare for my higher education. I can be at peace mentally without thinking about finances and concentrate on my studies".

His message to all students is that, "There is no shortcut to success; the number of hours of study required, may vary from person to person, but study as much as your heart desires and as much as you can, it will result in success".

Having grown up in the remote district of Darrang in Assam, young Ashibullah Ahmed Bin Hussain dreams of becoming a cardiologist.

Currently, a first-year MBBS student of the Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam, this Reliance Foundation UG Scholar is gearing up to realise this dream.

Ashibullah comes from a humble family background. Their livelihood was mostly from agriculture. Although his father worked in a venture school (a school established by the people of the locality). While he imparted education to children from Class 6 to 8 from 1989 till 2020, he did now draw any salary. Since 2021, he started getting paid Rs 10,000/- per month under a new Government act for venture schools in Assam.

His mother is a homemaker. He also has a younger brother studying in the 12th grade and an elder sister, who is now married. Ashibullah is aware of the efforts his father has put in to give him a good education.

"Medical field is all about helping people. A doctor's life is always dedicated to patients and they are always there to make people healthy and prevent disease, a doctor is always connected with people for their well-being, which I like most. I feel quite happy after being selected for the scholarship. It will help me a lot as my family financial condition is not sound. My dream is to become a cardiologist", says Ashibullah.
Ashibullah is very excited about being awarded the Reliance Foundation UG Scholarship.

He says, "I think the scholarship will provide me proper guidance to help me in building a good career and being a good doctor. Also, the financial assistance will be the most helpful, it will help me purchase study material, buy required instruments for my course, rent and other expenditures to sustain in an expensive city like Guwahati."

Upon completing his degree, Ashibullah plans to form an organisation with other medical professionals to provide healthcare facilities to the needy. Ashibullah is grateful for the scholarship he has received from Reliance Foundation and realises the importance of timely financial aid in the life of a student. He is hopeful to grow to a position where he will one day be able to help students like him.

Bhumika Chauhan, a first-year student of the National Law Institute University, Bhopal is overjoyed to be selected for the Reliance Foundation Scholarship 2022-23 Programme.
Bhumika is amongst the 5,000 students selected for this prestigious scholarship programme.
Nearly 40,000 students applied for the scholarships.

Originally from Haridwar, a small town in Uttarakhand, Bhumika is confident that she has the skillset required to be a successful lawyer. Her confidence and perseverance along with the zeal to become a lawyer to help those living in marginalised communities to get justice are qualities that have shaped Bhumika.

On being selected for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2022-23 Programme, she says, “The Reliance Foundation Scholarship has given wings to my little dreams. I would like to use this amount for my further education and I wish to create a positive impact on society. I wish to make not just my parents, but the entire country proud!”, says Bhumika on being awarded the Reliance Foundation Scholarship 2022-23.

Bhumika is grateful to her family for their consistent support towards her education. She believes this support has helped her get the scholarship. An avid reader since a very young age, Bhumika always wanted to be in a profession that involved interacting with a lot of people.

She has been eager to help people from marginalised communities, which has been her motivation to be a lawyer. At this young age, Bhumika is aware that people are likely to be exploited by lawyers in many ways. Therefore, her endeavour is to start a free-of-cost practice for those clients who belong to the financially weaker section in society.

Deepanshu Sharma from Munimpur village of Jhajjar, Haryana, wants to be a role model to young people, just the way he was inspired and guided by a cousin working for a large multinational technology corporation. The 19-year-old, whose age belies the challenges life has recently thrown at him, believes that his selection for a Reliance Foundation Scholarship is the first step towards his goals.

"I got my first computer when I was in Class 9. Since then, I have wanted to only work with computers. A cousin instilled in me the desire to pursue data science. With the Reliance Foundation Scholarship, I do not have to worry about the cost of my education and can now see the road ahead clearly," he said.

Deepanshu is studying Bachelors of Computer Applications at Government Post Graduate Nehru College in Jhajjar and plans to pursue Master’s in data science.

Deepanshu had to tutor school-going children to contribute to his family’s income when COVID-19 affected his father’s employment. He took up teaching with zest and found in himself a passion for teaching and guiding youngsters. Though those challenges are not there before him now, Deepanshu has not forgotten the fulfilment he found in teaching and mentoring. So, besides funding his education, he is looking at using the scholarship grant to acquire skills that he hopes will enable him to inspire other youngsters.

"I will be investing in acquiring skills and learning beyond what my educational curriculum provides. If I get the opportunity, I will prove myself through leadership by guiding young people," he said.

Recalling the moment when he learnt that he was selected for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, Deepanshu says, "It was a very joyful moment and unbelievable. My family is really happy for me. The Reliance Foundation Scholarship will be my gateway to a successful career," he said.

Natasha Deb, from Shillong, Meghalaya a proud recipient of Reliance Foundation Undergraduate scholarships 2022-'23 is currently pursuing B.com from St. Anthony’s College in Shillong. Natasha harnesses the dream to be a well-known chartered accountant.

From a middle-class family, Natasha’s father works in a shop, her mother is a homemaker and her elder sister has recently taken up a job. Her humble background has never deterred her from dreaming big. Her father has been instrumental in encouraging her to pursue her studies and follow her dreams. She is the apple of her father’s eye and his joy knew no bounds when she informed him that she was selected as a Reliance Foundation scholar and will be awarded the scholarship.

Now she aspires to be a chartered accountant guided in this decision by her father’s assessment that she had the spark to do exceptionally well in this field. She feels that this Reliance Foundation scholarship will support her in not only completing her degree course in commerce but also help her financially in her higher studies of Chartered Accountancy.

Natasha says, “It is my ambition to be successful and work towards enriching the lives of orphans and elderly people. I feel that the way Reliance Foundation is supporting students like me to achieve our goals, it is my duty to also contribute to society in whatever small way that I can when I am capable enough to do so”.

She has been associated with Vivekanand youth forum, a RamaKrishna Mission Shillong initiative that aims to empower young children. She was also associated with an NGO called Hamari Pahchan, which provides various opportunities to underprivileged people so that they can create their own identities.

"My message to the other students is to have consistency in routine, have patience and keep faith in your dreams", says Natasha.

Nineteen-year-old Nuzha Zubari is currently pursuing her Honours degree in Sociology from Delhi University. With only limited options for graduation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands where she hails from, students like Nuzha often move to other parts of India for higher education.

When asked about her aim and ambitions, she says she wants to crack the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations and serve India. According to her, people residing in the islands are disadvantaged compared to their mainland counterparts and she wants to work to bridge this gap. "People on my island are a little backward compared to the mainland," she says. "I want them to come forward and grow. I want my island to come forward in everything."

Speaking about her reaction after securing the scholarships, Nuzha said, "I feel good and overwhelmed. After my father passed away last year, this scholarship comes as a great support to my education."

While Nuzha was fortunate enough to have a supportive family to access education, she faced a dilemma over continuing her studies after her father's death. That's when her family stepped in and encouraged her to continue her academic journey.

"My family was so happy to learn that I have been selected for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships," Nuzha said. "It was my uncle who told me about the scholarships and he was proud to know that I have successfully secured the scholarship”.