Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2026-27
𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐲𝟒𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬.
Description:-
The Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2026-27, an initiative of Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, provides financial and academic support to deserving students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) who have completed Class 10 from SSC/CBSE/ICSE boards. Selected scholars will receive INR 3,500 per month for 21 months, totalling INR 73,500, along with mentorship, academic support, career guidance, and exposure visits to help them continue their education with confidence.
Eligibility:-
Applicants must score an overall 85% or above in their Class 10 Board Examination (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2026.
Must have secured admission in Class 11 at junior colleges/schools for Arts, Commerce or Science streams in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for the academic year 2026-27.
Annual parental income of applicants must be INR 3,20,000 or below.
Students’ current residence should be within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Children of employees of Kotak Education Foundation and Buddy4Study are ineligible to apply.
Note: MMR regions include Mumbai Suburban & Mumbai City, Thane District-Thane, Kalyan, Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi, Ambernath, Badlapur, Murbad, Shahapur, Vasai, Virar, Palghar, Raigad District – Panvel, Uran, Karjat, Khalapur, Pen, Alibag, Mira Bhayandar & Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Areas.
Prizes & Rewards:
Scholarship of INR 3,500 per month during Class 11 and Class 12, totalling INR 73,500 for 21 months, along with mentorship support, academic assistance, career guidance, and exposure visits.
Last Date to Apply:
30-06-2026
Thanks,
NEED Vikas Sanstha (80G Certified), Mumbai
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