KOTAK JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarship Region
Maharashtra
Scholarship For
School
Last Date
26/07/2026
Scholarship Amount
73,500
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Other
Scholarship General Information
Under the CSR initiative on Education and Livelihood by Kotak Mahindra Group Companies, Kotak Education Foundation invites applications for the Kotak Junior Scholarship Program from Class 10 pass-out students of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) who have secured admission in Class 11 for the current academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should score overall 85% or above in their Class 10 Board Examination (SSC/CBSE/ICSE).
They must have secured admission in Class 11 at junior colleges/schools for Arts, Commerce or Science streams in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The annual family 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 are ineligible to apply for the Kotak Junior Scholarship.
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.
Award Amount
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.
No. of Scholarships Available
a. For the 2024–25 session, the Kotak Education Foundation announced 1,000 scholarships for students who passed Class 10 from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
b. For the 2025–26 session as well, KEF has confirmed that 1,000 meritorious students will be awarded this scholarship.
Important Dates
The last date to apply for this scholarship is July 26, 2026.
Application Fee
Only online applications will be accepted.
Application Procedure
Visit the Kotak Education Foundation website.
Login/Register on the portal.
Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.
Accept the terms and conditions, preview the form, and then submit it.
Make sure to complete the application before the deadline.
Selection Process
Initial Shortlisting
Candidates are initially shortlisted based on their Class 10 Board Examination scores (≥85%) and economic background (annual family income ≤ ₹3.20 lakh).
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates are required to upload essential documents such as Class 10 marksheet, income certificate, Aadhaar card, ration card, school leaving certificate, and bank details.
Telephonic Interview
After document verification, shortlisted students undergo a telephonic interview, which helps assess the candidate's motivation, family situation, and future goals.
Final Selection
The final selection is made by the Kotak Education Foundation's selection committee. At this stage, the decision of the Foundation is final. Selection is based on a merit-cum-means ranking system.
Provisional Offer and Notification to Selected Students
Selected candidates receive a provisional scholarship offer letter, and the scholarship amount is subsequently transferred to their bank accounts.
Other Info
Kotak Junior Scholarship Program is an initiative of Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group. This transformative scholarship program has been designed to provide invaluable financial assistance and support to deserving students who have successfully completed their 10th Grade from SSC/CBSE/ICSE boards within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Selected students will receive a scholarship of INR 3,500 per month throughout Class 11 and Class 12, totalling INR 73,500 for 21 months. They will also receive benefits through mentorship support, academic assistance, career guidance, and exposure visits to broaden their horizons and enhance their learning experiences.
About Kotak Mahindra Group
Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL).
Kotak Mahindra Group (Group) offers a wide range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life. From commercial banking, to stock broking, mutual funds, life and general insurance and investment banking, the Group caters to the diverse financial needs of individuals and the corporate sector. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked.
Kotak Mahindra Group has a global presence through its subsidiaries in UK, USA, Gulf Region, Singapore and Mauritius with offices in London, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Mauritius respectively. As on 31st March, 2024 , Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 1,948 branches and 3,291 ATMs (incl. cash recyclers), and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai).
Contact Details
Kotak Education Foundation, Ujagar Compound, opposite Deonar bus depot, off Sion - Trombay Road, MBPT Colony, Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088