Arunkumar & Ramniklal Mehta Scholarship
ARRA Scholarship, one of the Foundation's flagship initiatives, is a merit-based, fully funded scholarship inspired by and in memory of Late Shri. Ramniklalbhai Rajmalbhai Mehta and Late Shri. Arunkumar Ramniklalbhai Mehta. This scholarship supports academically and socially inclined Indian students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate education in leading institutions across India. ARRA Scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and recognise outstanding students with brilliant academic rigour, strong life purpose, leadership, and intellect.
The selection process places key emphasis on academic excellence, character, and commitment, with no biases to an applicants gender, caste, race, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, social background, creed, or disability. Selected scholars receive full financial assistance for the entire duration of the degree program.
With the moto of – ‘Empowering the Extraordinary’, it is more than a funding initiative, ARRA fosters a dynamic community of scholars committed to driving meaningful societal change. Our vision is to nurture the next generation of leaders and innovators through this transformative program.
Scholarship Inclusions
| Expenses | Inclusions |
|---|---|
| Educational expenses | Tuition fees, laboratory fees, and other fees as per the college fee structure |
| Living expenses | College Hostel – fee paid to the college or as per the fee structure provided by the college and will be paid directly to the college. Paying Guest/rented accommodation – matching amount of college hostel or proof of accommodation (rent slips/rent agreement), whichever is lower. |
| Maintenance allowance (the stipend) | A fixed maintenance allowance of upto INR 30,000 per annum is provided to meet necessary incidental expenses (books, stationery, communication, internet, etc.) during term time. |
Institutions onboarded
The scholarship is available at select prestigious institutions covering disciplines, including Medicine, Science, Technology, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Management, Commerce & Finance, and Architecture. The year 2024-25, has been pivotal in establishing and shaping the scholarship program. Rosy Blue Foundation has formalized Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the following premier institutions, allowing meritorious students to apply for the scholarship:
- Ashoka University Sonipat
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani
- Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
- Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad
- Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
Qualities of ARRA Scholar
Outstanding students aspiring to study in premier Indian institutions.
Displays intellect beyond literary and scholastic achievement (academic excellence)
Socially committed towards betterment of People and Planet
Ready to push their boundaries and become leaders in their fields.
Encourages and nurtures a vibrant scholar community
Outstanding moral character combined with humility, resilience, compassion, and integrity
Capability and courage to use innate talents to express herself/himself
Demonstrated involvement in areas such as sports, music, debate, dance, theatre, painting, etc.
Ability to act selflessly and show genuine kindness toward others
Goal oriented and exhibits leadership skills