The Nikon Scholarship Program 2025-26 is a CSR initiative of Nikon India Private Limited to support students from financially weaker backgrounds who want to build a career in photography and related visual storytelling fields.

The scholarship is disbursed as a one-time financial grant that covers part or full course fees for eligible professional photography courses of at least three months duration in India.

• Nationality: Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
• Current Course: Currently enrolled in or admitted to a professional photography-related course (minimum duration 3 months) at a recognized institute in India.
• Family Income: Annual family income from all sources must be ₹6,00,000 or less.
• Exclusions: Children of employees of Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. and Buddy4Study are not eligible.

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets.
• Admission proof or fee receipt of the current photography course (minimum 3 months).
• Family income proof (salary slip, income certificate, ITR, etc.).
• Government ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, or similar).
• Bank account details of the student (cancelled cheque/passbook copy).
• Any other documents mentioned on the Buddy4Study application form.

1. Visit the official Nikon Scholarship page on Buddy4Study: Nikon Scholarship Program 2025-26.
2. Click on the “Apply Now” button and sign in using your Buddy4Study account or register as a new user with email/mobile.
3. Fill in the online application form with personal details, academic information, course/institute details, and family income information carefully.
4. Upload all required documents (mark sheets, income proof, admission/fee receipt, ID proof, bank details, etc.) in the prescribed format.
5. Review the complete application, correct any mistakes, and then submit the form before the last date (preferably well before 28 November 2025).

1. Who can apply for Nikon Scholarship 2025-26?

Indian students who have passed Class 12 and are currently pursuing a professional photography-related course (minimum 3 months) from a recognized institute, with annual family income up to ₹6,00,000, can apply.

2. What is the scholarship amount?

Selected candidates can receive up to ₹1,00,000 as a one-time grant, depending on the actual course fee structure submitted.

3. What is the last date to apply?

The primary application deadline mentioned on most portals is 28 November 2025; some notices also mention an extended date of 12 December 2025, so students should apply as early as possible.

4. How will the selection be done?

Selection generally involves shortlisting based on eligibility, academic record, financial need, and application details, followed by document verification and possible telephonic interaction.