The Kotak Junior Scholarship
Program 2025–26, an initiative by Kotak Education Foundation (KEF)—the CSR arm
of Kotak Mahindra Group—is a transformative step towards enabling deserving
students to pursue their higher secondary education without financial
constraints. This scholarship is designed for students who have completed their
Class 10 (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2025 from schools located in the Mumbai
Metropolitan Region (MMR).
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The scholarship offers INR
3,500 per month for 21 months (from Class 11 to Class 12), amounting to a total
of INR 73,500. This fund supports various academic expenses, including tuition
fees, books, stationery, travel, and more. The amount will be disbursed on a quarterly
or half-yearly basis, ensuring sustained support throughout the student’s
junior college journey.
BEYOND FINANCIAL SUPPORT: HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Apart from monetary
benefits, selected students will gain access to:
- Mentorship Support: Personalized
guidance to navigate their educational journey
- Academic Assistance: Help in improving
performance in key subjects
- Career Guidance: Insights and planning
for future career paths
- Exposure Visits: Field visits and
sessions to broaden students’ understanding of the world
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Students must meet the
following criteria to apply before the 30th June 2025 deadline:
- Secured 85% or above in Class 10
(SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2025
- Admitted to Class 11 in Arts, Commerce,
or Science streams in the MMR region
- Annual family income must not exceed INR
3,20,000
- Reside within the MMR area
- Children of KEF and Buddy4Study
employees are not eligible
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants must provide:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Income certificate (FY 2025-26)
- Aadhar Cards of student and parents
- PAN card of an earning parent
- Recent passport-size photo
- School leaving certificate
- Student’s bank account details
- (Optional) IT return/Form 16, death
certificate (if applicable)
The Kotak Junior Scholarship Program is not just a scholarship—it’s a stepping stone to brighter futures. By removing financial hurdles and offering holistic developmental support, KEF is helping build a generation of confident, capable, and career-ready young minds.
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