Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25

The Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25, an initiative by Kotak Securities, is designed to offer financial support to deserving PwD (Persons with Disabilities) students in India to help them pursue their education and achieve their academic goals. Under this scholarship program, PwD students in Classes 9 to 12 or those pursuing their general/professional graduation in India are eligible to receive a scholarship up to INR 65,000 per year.

This article offers detailed information about the Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 in terms of its application process, eligibility, documentation, and other needful information. Read further to have a detailed understanding of this scholarship and its application process.

Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 – An Overview

About Kotak Securities Limited (KSL)

Kotak Securities Limited (KSL) stands as one of India’s most established stockbroking companies, providing comprehensive investment services across various asset classes such as equity, debt, mutual funds, commodities, and currencies. Through a unified login platform, they offer a seamless investment experience.

The table given below consists of the essential details about the scholarship program for quick reference.

Detailed Overview of Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25
Provider Detail	Kotak Securities
Scholarship Type	Merit and means-based
Eligibility	Open to deserving PwD (Persons with Disabilities) students in India to help them pursue their education
Award	Scholarship up to INR 65,000 per year
Last Date to Apply*	January 23, 2025
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 Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Key Dates

Now, with this brief piece of information, it is important to know some other details. But before referring to them, the candidates are necessarily required to keep track of the important dates of application to this scholarship program. The applications for Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is January 23, 2025.

Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Eligibility

Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 for School Students

Open to PwD (Persons with Disabilities) students.
Applicants must be pursuing general/professional graduation courses.
Applicants must have secured at least 50% marks in their previous academic year.
Annual family income of applicants should not be more than INR 3,20,000.
PAN India applicants are eligible.
Children of employees of Kotak Securities, its affiliates and Buddy4Study are not eligible.

Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 for College Students

Open to PwD (Persons with Disabilities) students
Applicants must be pursuing general/professional graduation courses
Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their previous academic year
Annual family income of applicants should not be more than INR 3,20,000
PAN India applicants are eligible
Children of employees of Kotak Securities, its affiliates and Buddy4Study are not eligible.

Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Award Details

Scholarship up to INR 65,000 per year

Note: The scholarship amount includes tuition fees, hostel fees, mess fees, travel expenses, books, stationery, devices/data, etc. Additionally, the scholarship covers expenses related to supporting disabilities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to fostering educational advancement for PwD students.

Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply for the Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 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 Suraksha Scholarship Program 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 Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 – Key Documents

Proof of identity (Aadhaar card)
Current year admission proof (admission letter/institution identity card/Bonafide certificate)
Current Year Fee Receipt / Fee Structure
Class 10 and 12 Marksheets
Previous academic year mark sheets
Family income proof (of one of them):
- Income proof issued by Gram Panchayat (signed and stamped)
- Income proof issued by Tehsildar/BDP (for rural areas)
- Certificate from concerned authorities for person having income from agriculture, horticulture and veterinary sources
- Affidavit for orphans/single parent child (where family lost the earning member)
- Last three months’ salary slips/ITR/Form 16
- BPL/Ration Card
Bank account details of the applicant
Recent photograph
Disability Certificate
Parents Death/Orphan Certificate (If Applicable)

Selection Process

Scholars for the Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program 2024-25 will be selected based on their academic merit and financial background. It involves a multi-stage process as detailed below:

Initial shortlisting of applicants based on their academic merit and financial background
Telephonic interview followed by document verification
Scholarship providers will make the final scholars’ selection

Contact Details

In case one has any queries related to this scholarship program, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or selection process, one is requested to connect through the email ID given below –

Email: kotaksuraksha@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext no. 339)