The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation is completing 50 years in 2026. To mark this milestone, several events are planned across the year to celebrate what lies at the core of the Foundation - its alumni.
We provide life-changing opportunities to young Indians of exceptional talent, character, and motivation. By seeking out and nurturing such talent, we aim for each personal achievement to benefit the individual and the wider world.
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Since 1976, over 1400 talented young Indians have received, Scholarships, Awards, Fellowships, Art Residencies, Internships, and Grants across a wide range of subjects and endeavours, overseas and in India.
Our alumni reflect the diversity of individuals that we have supported over five decades. Today, many are leaders in their chosen fields.
50 Years of Inlaks - 1976 to 2026
Our Story
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Indoo ShivdasaniIndoo Shivdasani (1918–1979), a successful entrepreneur, credited his Cambridge education with broadening his commercial and cultural horizons. He had a strong desire to give others a similar opportunity. A firm believer in the importance of overseas higher education for young Indians. He saw this as a way to foster their talent and develop their capacity to contribute to society.
To discover more about The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation's journey and how we have grown from early beginnings 50 years ago to become what we are today, click on 'Explore our Story'.
Opportunities Currently Open
The Inlaks Residency at Gasworks, London
In partnership with The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and Charles Wallace India Trust, Gasworks offer a fully-funded residency in London for an artist based in India.
Deadline: 2 March 2026, 1pm (UK time)
The Inlaks Scholarship
Enables young Indian graduates to pursue postgraduate studies overseas at a top-rated university or institution of their choice.
Deadline: 31st March 2026 IST, 12:00pm (Afternoon)
The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Internship for Field Biology, Ecology and Conservation
Supports young individuals to broaden their experience in biodiversity conservation through attachment to a recognised institution overseas.
Deadline: 31st March 2026, 11:59pm (IST)
Latest News
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50th Year Celebratory Lunch With Alumni and Friends of the Foundation, Delhi
Inlaks alumni across five decades and all opportunities joined friends and collaborators of the Foundation in celebrating its 50th anniversary on 8th February, 2026.
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Milestone Alumni Art Exhibition INTERSECTIONS Opens in Delhi
The first of many events celebrating 50 years of the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, INTERSECTIONS: Sites of Becoming opened in Delhi on 7th February, 2026.
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Inlaks Alumni-in-Conservation Meet 2025
Alumni networks grow stronger when people come together to learn, exchange ideas, and collaborate. Over two days in November, 23 Inlaks Scholars, Inlaks–Ravi Sankaran Grantees, and interns met to build a vibrant and supportive community within the conservation space.
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Inlaks Alumni Reunion Bengaluru 2025
On a lovely, cool November evening in Bengaluru, connections were sparked and delightful conversation flowed at the Inlaks alumni reunion.
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