Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2025-26

09-Jun-2025

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.

Eligibility Conditions

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.

Prizes & Rewards:

Scholarship of INR 3,500 per month during Class 11 and Class 12, totalling INR 73,500 for 21 months, along with mentorship support, academic assistance, career guidance, and exposure visits.