Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Steering Towards Success

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children is an initiative by Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) to provide financial assistance to the children of drivers’ community to support them in continuing their education. Mahindra Finance believes in empowering the academic and career goals of children of drivers by removing the financial barrier. The scholarship is open for students from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka, who are studying in Classes 1 to 12, graduation, and postgraduation levels. The selected scholars will be provided with a one-time (fixed) financial assistance of up to INR 20,000 to cover their academic expenses. 

This article offers detailed information about this scholarship programme 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.

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – An Overview

MMFSL, a part of the Mahindra Group, is one of India’s leading non-banking finance companies operating in rural and semi-urban India. The company has introduced this scholarship program as part of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Flagship program “Swabhimaan” with an objective to financially support underprivileged children/wards of drivers’ community in continuing their education. 

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

Detailed Overview of Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children
Provider Detail	Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL), a part of the Mahindra Group
Scholarship Type	Merit-cum-Means based
Eligibility	Students from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka are eligible, open for students studying in Class 1 to PG level, applicants must have 60% and above marks in their previous class (except Classes 1 to 8), one of the parents should be a driver (all light motor vehicles and small commercial vehicles such as Taxi, Jeep, Car & delivery vans such as Pickup, magic, school van, etc.) and should hold a valid driving license, and annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not be more than INR 3,00,000.
Award	Upto INR 20,000 for 1 year
Last Date to Apply*	September 30, 2023
Application Mode	Online through Buddy4Study portal
Academic Session	2023-2024

*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider. 

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Key Dates

Now, with this brief piece of information, it is important to have knowledge of 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 programme. The applications for Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is September 30, 2023.

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Eligibility

Saksham Scholarship Program for Class 1-8 Students 2023-24

• Open for students from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka.
• Applicants must be studying in Class 1 to 8.
• One of the parents should be a driver (all light motor vehicles and small commercial vehicles such as Taxi, Jeep, Car & delivery vans such as Pickup, magic, school van, etc.) and should hold a valid driving license.
• Annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not be more than INR 3,00,000.

Note:

• Preference will be given to girl students.
• Scholarships will be granted to a maximum of two students per family.
• Children or family members of Mahindra Finance & Buddy4Study are not eligible.

Saksham Scholarship Program for Class 9-12 Students 2023-24

• Open for students from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka.
• Applicants must be studying in Class 9 to 12.
• Applicants must have secured 60% and above marks in their previous class.
• One of the parents should be a driver (all light motor vehicles and small commercial vehicles such as Taxi, Jeep, Car & delivery vans such as Pickup, magic, school van, etc.) and should hold a valid driving license.
• Annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not be more than INR 3,00,000.

Note:

• Preference will be given to girl students.
• Scholarships will be granted to a maximum of two students per family.
• Children or family members of Mahindra Finance & Buddy4Study are not eligible.

 Saksham Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students 2023

• Open for students from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka.
• Applicants must be studying in any year of their graduation courses (both general and professional).
• Applicants must have secured 60% and above marks in their previous class.
• One of the parents should be a driver (all light motor vehicles and small commercial vehicles such as Taxi, Jeep, Car & delivery vans such as Pickup, magic, school van, etc.) and should hold a valid driving license.
• Annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not be more than INR 3,00,000.

Note:

• Preference will be given to girl students.
• Scholarships will be granted to a maximum of two students per family.
• Children or family members of Mahindra Finance & Buddy4Study are not eligible.

 Saksham Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Students 2023

• Open for students from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka.
• Applicants must be studying in any year of their postgraduation courses (both general and professional).
• Applicants must have secured 60% and above marks in their previous class.
• One of the parents should be a driver (all light motor vehicles and small commercial vehicles such as Taxi, Jeep, Car & delivery vans such as Pickup, magic, school van, etc.) and should hold a valid driving license.
• Annual family income of the applicants from all sources should not be more than INR 3,00,000.

Note:

• Preference will be given to girl students.
• Scholarships will be granted to a maximum of two students per family.
• Children or family members of Mahindra Finance & Buddy4Study are not eligible.

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Award Details

• Saksham Scholarship Program for Class 1-8 Students 2023 – INR 5,000 for 1 year
• Saksham Scholarship Program for Class 9-12 Students 2023 – Classes 9 to 10 – INR 8,000 for 1 year | Classes 11 to 12 – INR 10,000 for 1 year
• Saksham Scholarship Program for Graduate Students 2023 – INR 15,000 for 1 year
• Saksham Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Students 2023 – INR 20,000 for 1 year

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply for the Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children 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 using a registered ID to land on the ‘Online Application Form Page’.
  • If not registered – Register with your Email/Mobile Number/Gmail account. 
• You will now be redirected to the ‘Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children’ 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.

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Key Documents

The applicants are required to attach the following documents –

• Marksheet of the previous qualifying examination
• Photo identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID card, driving license, PAN card)
• Proof of family income (Form 16A, income certificate from a government authority, salary slips, etc.)
• Admission proof (Fee receipt, admission letter, institution ID card, bonafide certificate)
• Bank account details of the applicant (cancelled cheque, passbook copy)
• Commercial driving license (for taxi, cab, minivan, school van, magic/pick-up, etc.)
• Contract copy or income proof or employee ID card (for cab driver’s profile if they don’t possess a commercial driving license)
• Address proof (Domicile certificate, residential certificate, telephone bill, ration card)
• Photograph of the applicant
• Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Selection Process

The selection of scholars for the Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children will be made 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
• Document verification
• Telephonic interview (from Class 11 onwards) of shortlisted candidates post document verification
• Final interview with the scholarship selection committee for final selection

Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children – Contact Details

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

Email: mahindrascholarship@buddy4study.com

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 302)