Under the CSR Project on Education & Livelihood of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies, the Kotak Education Foundation presents the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26 to support meritorious girl students from low-income families. The scholarship aims to empower deserving young women across India to pursue professional graduation courses after Class 12, helping them access quality higher education and build successful careers.
Who Can Apply:
Meritorious girl students from across India who have secured admission to the first year of professional graduation courses in 2025-26. Applicants must have scored 75% or above in Class 12 board exams and have an annual family income of less than INR 6,00,000. Eligible fields of study include Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research at institutes like IISER, IISC (Bangalore), and other NIRF/NAAC-accredited or reputed institutions.
Fields of Study:
Professional graduation degrees including Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research, Design, Architecture, and other professional courses in reputed institutions.
Benefits:
Financial assistance of up to INR 1.5 lakh per year (subject to annual renewal at the sole discretion of Kotak Education Foundation)
How to Apply:
Apply online via the official portal: www.b4s.in/ajoc/KKGS4
Selection Process:
Selection will be based on academic merit, financial need, and admission to a recognized professional course. Further document verification and interviews may be conducted.
Why Choose:
Kotak Kanya Scholarship empowers high-achieving, underprivileged girls to pursue professional courses in prestigious institutions, breaking financial barriers and enabling a pathway to a brighter future.