Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025–26 | Apply Online – INR 1.5 Lakh per Year for Girl Students
Job Description
🎓 Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025–26
The Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025–26 is a CSR initiative of the Kotak Mahindra Group companies in collaboration with the Kotak Education Foundation. It aims to empower meritorious girl students from low-income families by providing financial assistance to help them pursue higher education in professional courses after Class 12.
About the Program
The Kotak Kanya Scholarship promotes education and livelihood opportunities among the economically weaker sections of society. Under this program, girl students who have passed Class 12 and secured admission to professional graduation courses such as Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research (in ISER, IISc Bangalore, etc.), or other professional fields like Design and Architecture at reputed institutes (NAAC/NIRF accredited) are eligible.
Selected scholars will receive a financial assistance of up to INR 1.5 lakh per year until the completion of their degree, covering tuition fees, hostel, and academic expenses.
*Disclaimer: Terms and conditions apply. Scholarship amount and selection are at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation.
About Kotak Mahindra Group
Founded in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India’s leading financial services conglomerates, offering a wide range of financial solutions across banking, insurance, asset management, and investments. Through its CSR arm, the Kotak Education Foundation, the group has been working to uplift underprivileged communities by promoting education and employability across India.
Scholarship Details
🎓 Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025–26 — Apply by 15-Nov-2025
Eligibility
- Open for meritorious girl students across India.
- Must have scored at least 75% marks or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 board examinations.
- Annual family income should be less than INR 6,00,000.
- Applicants must have secured admission in the first year of a professional graduation program in 2025–26 at an institute of repute (NAAC/NIRF accredited).
- Eligible professional courses include Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research (ISER/IISc Bangalore), Design, Architecture, etc.
- Children of employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation, and Buddy4Study are not eligible.
Benefits
- Selected scholars will receive up to INR 1.5 lakh per year till the completion of their graduation degree.
- The scholarship covers expenses like tuition fees, hostel, internet, books, laptop, transportation, and stationery.
Documents Required
- Class 12 marksheet
- Family income proof
- Parents’ ITR (FY 2024–25, if available)
- Fee structure for the academic year 2025–26
- Bonafide student certificate/college letter
- Seat allocation document and entrance exam scorecard
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Passport-size photograph
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Death certificate of parent (for single parent/orphan candidates)
- Photographs of the house
How to Apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login or register at Buddy4Study using your email/mobile/Gmail account.
- Fill in all required details in the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025–26 online application form.
- Upload necessary documents and review your application.
- Click on ‘Submit’ once all details are verified.
💡 Tip: Double-check all uploaded documents before submission. Ensure your income proof and Class 12 marksheet are valid and clearly visible.
