The Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering is a flagship initiative of Bajaj Auto Foundation, designed to strengthen the pipeline of women engineers in core disciplines. Anchored in Bajaj Auto’s legacy of engineering excellence, the program enables students to pursue technical education and contribute to India’s manufacturing and industrial growth. The scholarship provides financial support of up to ₹8 lakh over the course of the degree, building confidence, capability, and long-term career readiness. It is open to meritorious women students admitted through competitive examinations to core engineering programs at one of the top 40 select leading institutions across India.
Expanding across India
Roadmap to build sustainable livelihood opportunities for women
100% of target scholars onboarded in the inaugural cohort
Partnership with 40 leading institutions in the first year
506 women engineers awarded with the RRBSWE scholarship
Aim to empower 5,000 women with INR 400 crore investment in the coming years
Expanding across India
Roadmap to build sustainable livelihood opportunities for women
100% of target scholars onboarded in the inaugural cohort
Partnership with 40 leading institutions in the first year
506 women engineers awarded with the RRBSWE scholarship
Aim to empower 5,000 women with INR 400 crore investment in the coming years
Data as on 30th September, 2026
How to apply ?
Eligible women students pursuing core engineering disciplines can apply online through the official Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship portal. Applicants are required to complete the application form and submit relevant academic and personal details as specified on the scholarship website.
A glimpse of RRBSWE in action
Enabling change through partnerships
The scholarship is delivered through a collaborative ecosystem that expands access to quality engineering education for women across India.
Stakeholder Voices
Stakeholder Voices
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Beneficiaries
Partners
The Bajaj Auto Scholarship would be very helpful for me to pursue my ambition. It will help me to access resources, participate in learning opportunities, and pursue extracurricular projects that otherwise might be out of reach
Akshara Tyagi
RRBSWE
This scholarship does more than ease financial burden, it carries forward a legacy of trust, excellence, and nation-building. It reminds me that I belong in rooms where key decisions are made and motivates me to use my engineering skills to give back to society with integrity and purpose.
Divisha Khurana
RRBSWE
I think engineering isn’t just about formulas or technical drawings but more about breaking down real-world problems and building solutions from scratch. Being a Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholar has given me momentum to focus on that passion. It makes me feel part of a larger legacy of innovation.
