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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.

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 four decades. Today, many are leaders in their chosen fields.

Tillotama Shome

Tillotama Shome is a 2004 Inlaks Scholar who pursued an MA in Educational Theatre at the Steinhardt School of Education, USA.

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Pratap Bose

Pratap Bose is a 2001 Inlaks Scholar who attended the Royal College of Art to pursue an MA in Vehicle Design.

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Vena Kapoor

Vena Kapoor, a 2010 Inlaks Ravi Sankaran Scholar, is currently a freelance consultant and founder of Nature Classrooms.

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Dr. Joyeeta Gupta

Dr. Joyeeta Gupta is a 1987 Inlaks Scholar who studied Law at Harvard University. She was recently awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest award in Dutch academia.

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Indoo Shivdasani

Indoo 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.

Latest News

Inlaks Theatre Awardee Sahana Pinjar Recognised as a Deccan Herald Changemaker 2025

Sahana leads the theatre group Bhavaikyata Vedike and conducts street plays and camps to create social awareness and change.

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Inlaks Theatre Showcase 2024: Glimpses Into Practice

On 23rd November 2024, six theatre practitioners recently supported by Inlaks presented a riveting showcase of their practice at the Museum of Art and Photography, Bengaluru.

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Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Alumni Meet, Bengaluru

A bunch of Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran alumni from 2010 to 2023 met over dinner on 23rd October 2024 in Bengaluru.

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Inlaks Alumni Reunion Bengaluru

On 23rd November 2024, Inlaks alumni from 1977 to 2023 reconnected over an evening filled with enriching conversations in Bengaluru.

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