Education & Inclusion Initiative

Expanding Access To Higher Education Through Financial Support

ONGC Foundation’s Meritorious Scholarship Scheme is a flagship CSR initiative designed to foster equity in educational opportunities by providing financial assistance to meritorious students from Economically Weaker Sections, SC/ST and OBC communities pursuing professional and technical education.

Background

Creating equitable pathways for deserving students

Education lies at the core of ONGC Foundation’s interventions for inclusive and sustainable development. The scholarship scheme helps reduce financial barriers so that deserving students can continue higher education and professional studies with greater confidence.

9,798 Students supported through the scholarship scheme
₹47 Cr Total amount disbursed under the programme
50% Scholarships reserved for female candidates
5 Professional study areas supported
Key Objectives

Removing barriers and creating pathways for deserving students

The scholarship scheme combines financial assistance, educational access and social inclusion to support students in pursuing long-term academic and professional goals.

01

Provide financial assistance

Support meritorious students from SC/ST, OBC and Economically Weaker Sections.

02

Enable professional education

Help students pursue technical and professional education without financial constraints.

03

Promote inclusive growth

Advance social equity by widening access to quality higher education.

04

Encourage women empowerment

Reserve 50% of scholarships for female candidates.

05

Create a multiplier effect

Inspire students from similar socio-economic backgrounds to pursue higher education.

Supported Study Areas
Engineering
MBBS
MBA
Geology
Geosciences
Impact & Outcomes

Supporting students, families and wider communities

Sustained scholarship support has enabled students from marginalised communities and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education and professional careers.

Access to higher education: thousands of students have been able to continue quality professional education.
Reduced financial barriers: scholarship support has eased pressure on economically disadvantaged families.
Nation-building: the programme contributes by nurturing skilled professionals.
Gender inclusion: the scheme promotes women’s participation in higher education.
Role models: supported students can inspire further educational participation in underserved communities.

SDG Aligned

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Scholarship Success Stories

Students sharing what the support made possible

Experiences shared by scholarship recipients featured in the source material.

Tushar
“The scholarship support helped me cover key academic expenses like hostel fees and study materials, easing the financial burden on my family and allowing me to focus on my studies and long-term goals.”

Tushar

B.Tech., NIT Jaipur, Rajasthan
Areeba Rais
“This scholarship has been a crucial support, helping me afford essential academic needs like textbooks and practical instruments while reinforcing my determination to pursue my dreams.”

Areeba Rais

MBBS, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
Deepthi Shettigar
“The scholarship greatly eased the financial burden, allowing me to focus on my studies without constant financial stress and motivating me to work harder and aim higher.”

Deepthi Shettigar

MBA, IIM Bangalore
Zainab Parveen
“The scholarship played a vital role in supporting my MBA and inspired me to pursue academic excellence and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector.”

Zainab Parveen

MBA (Healthcare & Hospital Management), Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Aanganbadi

Alibagh- Renovation of Conference Hall at District Hospital