Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has announced the disbursement of scholarships worth INR 3.38 crore under its Hyundai Hope Scholarship Program. Launched in August 2024, the initiative has reached out to more than 44,000 students across 23 states in India, including aspirants preparing for competitive exams such as Civil Services, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), and innovation teams from various IIT campuses.
A total of 783 scholarships were awarded to students from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds. Of these, 440 are Civil Services and CLAT aspirants, while 343 are students from 100 different teams at IITs, working on innovative projects with societal and environmental impact.
The awards were presented by Shri. Kiren Rijiju, Honorable Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, Government of India, at a ceremony attended by Mr. Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, Trustee – HMIF, Mr. Jeongick Lee, Function Head – Corporate Affairs, HMIL, and Mr. Puneet Anand, Vertical Head – Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL.
Commenting on the significance of the program, Shri. Kiren Rijiju said, “The Hyundai Hope Scholarship Program is a commendable initiative by Hyundai Motor India Foundation, reflecting its deep commitment to the progress of our nation. By supporting underprivileged yet talented students, this program goes beyond providing financial aid, well towards enriching lives, nurturing ambition and empowering young changemakers. Education and technological advancements are key to India’s growth, and initiatives like this help build a skilled and self-reliant nation.”
Mr. Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan also spoke on the programme’s importance: “Aligned with Hyundai's global vision of 'Progress for Humanity,' the Hyundai Hope Scholarship Program is nurturing future policy makers, innovators, and nation builders, creating a ripple effect, impacting not just these talented students and their families, but humanity at large. The project supports underprivileged yet meritorious students to turn their dreams into reality, shaping a brighter future for themselves and the nation. Through Hyundai Hope Scholarship Program, we aim to level the playing field and empower the next generation of leaders in India contributing to our nation’s social and economic progress.”
The program is implemented by BharatCares on behalf of Hyundai Motor India Foundation.
