This year, the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation is completing 50 years. To mark this grand milestone, there are several events 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 1300 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'.
Latest News
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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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Inlaks Theatre Showcase 2025: Glimpses Into Practice
On 21st November 2025, the Inlaks Theatre Awardees for 2025 performed at a showcase in Bengaluru, offering a glimpse into their growth as artistes over the last year.
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Inlaks Scholar Sheela Gowda Receives the 2025 Sam Gilliam Award
Sheela Gowda, a 1984 Scholar with an MFA in Painting from the Royal College of Art, was chosen from a long list of artists nominated by a group of international curators and museum directors.
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