The Kotak Mahindra Group, under its CSR program on Education & Livelihood, has launched the Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2024-25. This initiative is designed to support academically outstanding students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) who have completed their Class 10 with over 85% in their board exams (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2024.
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Kotak Junior Scholarship Notification 2024
Scholars chosen for this program will be awarded a monthly scholarship of INR 3,500. They will also receive mentorship, academic support, career advice, and the opportunity to participate in exposure visits to enrich their educational journey. This scholarship aims to provide all-encompassing assistance to deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance for their academic progression and career growth.
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship is open to students who have secured admission in Class 11 across Arts, Commerce, or Science streams in MMR junior colleges or schools for the 2024-25 academic year. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- The scholarship welcomes applications from students who have gained admission into Class 11 in any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science) within MMR junior colleges or schools for the 2024-25 academic year.
- The eligibility criteria stipulate that applicants must have achieved over 85% marks in their Class 10 board examination (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2024.
- Applicants must have confirmed their admission in Class 11 at junior colleges/schools offering Arts, Commerce, or Science streams in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for the academic year 2024-25.
- The scholarship targets students from families with an annual income of INR 3,20,000 or less.
- Applicants must be residents of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
- Please note that children of employees of the Kotak Education Foundation and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply for the Kotak Junior Scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
Scholars chosen for this program will be awarded a monthly scholarship of INR 3,500. They will also receive mentorship, academic support, career advice, and the opportunity to participate in exposure visits to enrich their educational journey. This scholarship aims to provide all-encompassing assistance to deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance for their academic progression and career growth.
The benefits include:
- A monthly scholarship of INR 3,500 will be provided during Class 11 and Class 12, totalling INR 73,500 over 21 months.
- Scholars will receive mentorship support to navigate their educational journey effectively.
- Academic assistance will be provided to help scholars excel in their academic pursuits.
- Scholars will receive career guidance to make informed decisions about their prospects.
- Exposure visits will be organized to expand the scholars’ perspectives and enrich their learning experiences.
Application Process
The Kotak Junior Scholarship 2024 application process is straightforward and can be completed online through the Buddy4Study portal. Here are the steps to apply:
- Visit the official scholarship page here.
- Please read all the details carefully and click the ‘Apply Now’ button for the respective scholarship category.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- Register at Buddy4Study with your email/mobile number/Gmail account if you are not registered.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2024’ 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.
Required Documents
Applicants need to provide the following documents:
- Income certificate
- Recent passport-size photograph (mandatory)
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- SSC (Class 10) mark sheet
- School leaving certificate
- Death certificate in the case of a single-parent
- Student’s bank account.
Contact Details
For any queries related to this scholarship program, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or the selection process, one can connect through the following contact details:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext-325)
This scholarship program is a great opportunity for meritorious students from financially constrained backgrounds to pursue their academic dreams. Apply now and take a step towards a brighter future!
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