KOTAK SHIKSHA NIDHI SCHOLARSHIP

To avail financial assistance under the Kotak Shiksha Nidhi, the candidates are required to fulfil the following eligibility conditions –

1. Students studying in schools and colleges across India falling under any of the below categories can apply – Loss of both parents due to COVID-19. Loss of one of the parents due to COVID-19. Loss of the primary earning member of the family (other than parent) due to COVID-19.
2. Applicants must be school or college going students from 1st standard up to Diploma or Graduation (ages 6 years to 22 years).

Stated amount: Not Available

1. Includes Indian national students studying in schools and colleges in India
2. Includes school & college fees, library deposit, stationary & other continuation of education relevant expenses payable to school/college, hostel lodging & boarding expenses
3. Excludes International boards such as IGCSE, IB, etc. Information is not Available.

Information is not Available. Step 1: Visit the scholarship page of Kotak Shiksha Nidhi. Step 2: Read all the details carefully and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button under the ‘How can you apply?’ section to proceed. Step 3: Login using your registered ID to land on the ‘Online Application Form Page’. If not registered, please register using an Email/Mobile/Gmail account. Step 4: A separate application instruction page will open. Read the instructions carefully and click on the ‘Start Application’ button. Step 5: Fill in all the required details in the application form and upload all relevant documents. Step 6: Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on the ‘Preview’ button to check if all the details filled are correctly showing or not. Step 7: If all the details in the preview are correct, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application. Documents Required While applying for Kotak Shiksha Nidhi, the applicants are required to upload certain set of documents in support of their application. These documents include –

1. For minor applicant (under 18 years): Minor applicant’s Aadhaar Card along with identity proof of the parent/guardian of the minor applicant: Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving License, PAN Card.
2. For applicants over 18 years: Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving License, PAN Card.
3. Current academic year admission proof such as fee receipt/ bonafide letter/institution ID card/admission letter and mark sheet of previous class grade (optional)
4. Death certificate of primary earning member(s), parent, parents.
5. Proof of death due to COVID-19 such as hospital receipt, doctor prescription, COVID-19 test report, medical bills for COVID-19 medication, hospital discharge summary, etc.
6. Reference from two (2) persons who are aware of the family’s crisis (can be a school teacher, doctor, head of school, college, or a government officer, etc.), if required.
7. Bank account details of the applicant, if the beneficiary student (applicant) is above 18 years.
8. Bank account details of the applicant’s parent or guardian, if the beneficiary student (applicant) is a minor.
9. Passport size photograph of the applicant and the guardian.

Mere fulfilment of eligibility conditions and filling out the application form does not guarantee your selection for this financial assistance. The selection process for Kotak Shiksha Nidhi will be based on the financial situation of the applicant’s family and crisis document submitted by them. The selection will be done in a multi-stage process as detailed below –

1. Selection of applications will be based on the proof of crisis documents submitted by the applicant, in priority order given below – Loss of both parent(s) due to COVID-19 Loss of one of the parents due to COVID-19 Loss of primary earning member of the family due to COVID-19
2. Shortlisted applicants will have to appear for a telephonic interaction and document verification check after which the final selection will be made.
3. Selection and Shiksha Nidhi (financial assistance) amount will be at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation. Other Info The continuation of Kotak Shiksha Nidhi for subsequent years is subject to various factors such as students need for continued assistance, academic progress and no disciplinary issues. These factors will be periodically reviewed by Kotak Education Foundation basis which further continuity of Kotak Shiksha Nidhi will be decided.