Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025 Application Open

 

The Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025 is a collaborative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Kotak Mahindra Group companies and the Kotak Education Foundation, aimed at promoting inclusive education and sustainable livelihoods among economically disadvantaged sections of Indian society. The primary objective of this scholarship is to empower academically talented girl students from low-income families to pursue professional education after Class 12, thereby enabling them to secure brighter futures.

Under this scholarship program, eligible girl students who have completed their Class 12 board examinations and secured admission to professional graduation courses like Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research (at prestigious institutions such as IISER, IISC Bangalore), or other professional programs in Architecture, Design, etc., will receive financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lakh per year. This amount will support them throughout the duration of their degree program.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Open to meritorious girl students across India.
• Must have scored 75% or above in Class 12 board examinations.
• Annual family income should be less than ₹6,00,000.
• Must have secured admission in the academic year 2025-26 to a reputed NAAC/NIRF-accredited institute offering professional degrees.

The deadline to apply for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship is 31st August 2025.

BENEFITS

• Up to ₹1.5 lakh per year per scholar until the completion of her course.
• Scholarship amount covers academic expenses, including tuition fees, hostel fees, books, internet charges, transportation, laptops, and other necessary educational supplies.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Class 12 marksheet
• Income proof of parents/guardians
• ITR for FY 2024–25 (if available)
• Fee structure for AY 2025–26
• Bonafide student certificate from college
• College admission/seat allocation proof
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Aadhaar card and bank passbook
• Passport-size photo
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Death certificate of parent (for single-parent/orphan cases)
• Photos of residence

The Kotak Kanya Scholarship is not just a financial aid program—it’s a step toward bridging the gender and economic gap in higher education. By investing in young women’s education, the Kotak Mahindra Group is building pathways to self-reliance, professional success, and long-term societal impact.

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