Under the CSR initiative on Education and Livelihood by Kotak Mahindra Group Companies, Kotak Education Foundation invites applications for the Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2025–26 from Class 10 pass-out students of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) who have secured admission in Class 11 for the academic year 2025–26.
Details of the Scholarship
- Prizes & Rewards: Scholarship of INR 3,500 per month during Class 11 and Class 12, total INR 73,500 for 21 months, along with mentorship support, academic assistance, career guidance, and exposure visits.
- Last Date to Apply: 30-06-2025
- Application mode: Online applications only
Eligibility:
- 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.