Last date
31/05/2026
Reward
150,000
Qualification
Science, Engineering, Law, Architecture design, Medical
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
KOTAK KANYA SCHOLARSHIP
Under the CSR Project on Education & Livelihood of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies, Kotak Education Foundation invites applications for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship from meritorious girl students from low-income families to empower them to pursue higher studies in professional education after Class 12.
- Region
- Maharashtra
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Science, Engineering, Law, Architecture design, Medical
- Category
- Only For Women
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/05/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is May 31, 2026.
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,
- Meritorious girl students who have secured admission to the first year of graduation programs in the academic year 2025-26 in institutes of repute like NIRF/NAAC accredited for professional graduation degrees like Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research, in ISER, IISC(Bangalore), or other professional courses (Design, Architecture, etc.)
Award & availability
Stated amount: 150,000 Financial benefits along with academic support will be provided to the students.
- Scholarships of Rs. 1.5 Lakh per year will be given to the beneficiaries till the completion of their professional degree courses.
- Mentorship programs and other career opportunities will be provided to the students. Around 100 Scholars will be awarded.
Application
Information is not available. The applications for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship will be submitted online by following the simple steps given below: Step 1: Students are first required to visit the official website of Kotak Education Foundation at kotakeducation.org. Step 2: You have to scroll down and check the scholarship section. Step 3: Click on the Kotak Kanya Scholarship and a new page with the details related to this scholarship will open on your screen. Step 4: Click on the Apply Now button. Step 5: The application portal will open on your screen where you can log in using your information or Register. Step 6: Fill out the application form and apply for the scholarship. Documents Required There is a list of documents that you need to follow when filling out the application form. Students will have to verify all the information that they have submitted in the application form through the means of the documents. All of your documents must be original and you must upload the documents according to the document requirements. Check the list of documents from the pointers given below: Mark sheet of previous qualifying examination (Class 12) Income proof of parents/guardians ITR of parents (if available) Fee structure 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)
Selection process
The selection of scholars for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship will be made on the basis of the academic merit and financial background of applicants. The selection is a multi-stage process as detailed below:
- Initial shortlisting of applicants will be based on their academic merit, financial background, and personal challenges (crisis, orphan, single parent child, disability, etc.)
- Top performing (girl) students will appear for two (2) rounds of interviews The final selection and the awarding of the scholarship will be at the sole discretion of the Kotak Education Foundation Other Info It is important for the students to constantly check the status of the Kotak Kanya Scholarship in order to get hold of the payment status. Students can follow the simple steps given below to check the application status: Step 1: Visit the official website of Kotak Education Foundation at kotakeducation.org. Step 2: Scroll down and check the scholarship section. Step 3: Click on the Kotak Kanya Scholarship. Step 4: A new page with the details related to this scholarship will open on your screen where you have to click on the Apply Now button. Step 5: You have to now log in using your credentials to see the status of your scholarship.
Contact
In case of any queries about the scholarship, students can contact the official authorities with the help of the contact information shared on the official website. Check out the contact information from the pointers given below and use it when you have any particular problem regarding the scholarship: Phone: +91-11-430-92248 (Ext: 262) Apply Now https://www.kotakeducationfoundation.org/