Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2025 26, spearheaded by the Kotak Education Foundation—the CSR arm of Kotak Mahindra Group—is a life-changing initiative aimed at supporting high-potential students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This program is tailored for students who have passed their 10th-grade exams under SSC, CBSE, or ICSE boards.
Selected scholars will be awarded a monthly stipend of 3,500 during their 11th and 12th grades, amounting to a total of 73,500 across 21 months. Beyond financial aid, the program offers mentorship, academic support, career counselling, and exposure visits, helping students unlock new learning opportunities and shape a brighter future.
Last Date of Application: 30th June 2025
About Kotak Mahindra Group (Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2025 26)
Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India’s leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group’s flagship company, received a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank — Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KMBL).
Eligibility Criteria (Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2025 26)
- Applicants should score overall 85% or above in their Class 10 Board Examination (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2025.
- They must have secured admission in Class 11 at junior colleges/schools for Arts, Commerce or Science streams in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for the academic year 2025-26.
- The annual family income of applicants must be INR 3,20,000 or below.
- Students’ current residence should be within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
- Children of employees of Kotak Education Foundation and Buddy4Study are ineligible to apply for the Kotak Junior Scholarship.
- Note: MMR regions include Mumbai Suburban & Mumbai City, Thane District-Thane, Kalyan, Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi, Ambernath, Badlapur, Murbad, Shahapur, Vasai, Virar, Palghar, Raigad District -Panvel, Uran, Karjat, Khalapur, Pen, Alibag, Mira Bhayandar & Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Areas.
Key Benefits (Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2025 26)
Selected students will receive the following benefits:
- Scholarship of INR 3,500 per month during Class 11 and Class 12, totalling INR 73,500 for 21 months
- Mentorship support to guide students through their educational journey
- Academic assistance to help students excel in their studies
- Career guidance to facilitate informed decisions about future prospects
- Exposure visits to broaden students’ horizons and enhance their learning experiences
Note:
This scholarship amount will be paid on a quarterly/six-monthly basis. The scholarship fund is designated solely for the purpose of academic expenses such as tuition fees, books, stationery, travel and other related educational needs.
The utilisation of the fund can be further tailored based on the specific requirements of the Kotak Education Foundation.
Documents Required
- SSC/ICSE/CBSE Marksheet (e-copy allowed) – Mandatory
- Income certificate (Issued by Govt. of Maharashtra or Government of India F.Y 2025-26) (उत्पन्नाचा दाखला ) – Mandatory
- Recent passport-size photograph – Mandatory
- Aadhar Card of both the parents and student – Mandatory
- PAN card of at least one earning parent/guardian.
- School leaving certificate.
- If income tax is paid or an IT return is filed by any family member, then the latest copy of the IT return along with 26AS / Form 16 (Non-Mandatory)
- Death certificate in the case of a Single parent.
- Student’s Bank account (Bank statement or first page of bank passbook)
How to Apply?
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered, register at Buddy4Study with your email/mobile number/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2025-26’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process
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