Kotak Kanya Scholarship is a collaborative CSR Project of Kotak Mahindra Group companies and Kotak Education Foundation to promote education and livelihood among economically disadvantaged sections of society. This scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to meritorious girl students from low-income families to empower them to pursue higher studies in professional education after Class 12.
Under Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25, girl students who have passed Class 12 and aspire to pursue professional graduation courses like Engineering, MBBS, BDS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), B. Pharmacy, B.Sc. Nursing, Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research, in ISER, IISC (Bangalore), or other professional courses (Design, Architecture, etc.) from institutes of repute (NAAC/NIRF accredited) will be provided scholarship of INR 1.5 lakh* per year to pay their educational expenses until graduation (degree).
This article offers detailed information about the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 regarding its application process, eligibility, documentation, and other needful information. Read further to have a detailed understanding of this scholarship and its application process.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 – An Overview
About Kotak Mahindra Group
Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India’s leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Limited (KMFL), the Group’s flagship company, received a banking licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank – Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL).
Kotak Education Foundation is the primary implementing agency for the CSR initiatives of Kotak Mahindra Group in Education. Kotak Karma is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies.
The table below summarizes the essential details about the scholarship program for quick reference.
Detailed Overview of Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Scholarship | Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 |
| Provider Name | Kotak Mahindra Group |
| Scholarship Type | Merit and means |
| Eligibility |
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| Award | INR 1.5 lakh* per year scholarship |
| Last Date to Apply* | September 30, 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online through Buddy4Study portal |
| Academic Session | 2024-2025 |
*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 – Key Dates
Now, with this brief information, it is important to know some other details. But before referring to them, the candidates must keep track of the important dates of application to this scholarship program. The applications for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is September 30, 2024.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 – Eligibility
- Open for meritorious girl students across India.
- Applicants must have scored 75% or more marks or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 board examinations.
- Applicant’s annual family income must be less than INR 6,00,000.
- Meritorious girl students who have secured admission to the first year of graduation programs in the academic year 2024-25 in institutes of repute like NIRF/NAAC accredited for professional graduation degrees like Engineering, MBBS, BDS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), B.Sc. Nursing, B. Pharmacy, Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research in ISER, IISC (Bangalore), or other professional courses (Design, Architecture, etc.).
- Children of employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 – Award Details
- Scholarship amount of INR 1.5 lakh* per year will be given to each selected scholar till completion of her professional graduation course/degree.
- The scholarship amount under Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 should be utilised to cover academic expenses including tuition fees, hostel fees, internet, transportation, laptops, books and stationery.
*Disclaimer: Terms and conditions apply. Scholarship selection and amount are based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and will be at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 – Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 online by following the steps mentioned below –
- Visit the official scholarship page.
- Read all the details carefully and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button of the respective category of scholarship.
- 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 Kanya Scholarship 2024-25’ 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.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 – Key Documents
- Marksheet of previous qualifying examination (Class 12)
- Income proof of parents/guardians
- ITR of parents for FY 2023-24 (if available)
- Fee structure (for academic year 2024-25)
- Bonafide student certificate/letter from college
- College seat allocation document
- College Entrance Examination Scorecard
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- A passport-size photograph
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Death certificate of parent (for single parent/orphan candidates)
- Photographs of the house
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 – Selection Process
The selection of scholars for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2024-25 will be based on the applicants’ academic merit and financial background.
The selection is a multi-stage process as detailed below:
- Initial shortlisting of applicants will be based on academic merit and financial background.
- Top performing girl students will appear for two (2) rounds of interviews.
- The final selection and the awarding of the scholarship will be based on rank order and at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation.
Contact Details
In case one has any queries related to this scholarship program, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or the selection process, one is requested to connect through the contact details given below –
Email: kotakscholarship@buddy4study.com
Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext. 262)
