Eligibility

• Applicants must have obtained over 85% marks in their Class 10 board examination (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2024. 

• They 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 2024-25.

• The annual family income of applicants must be INR 3,20,000 or below. 

• Students must reside within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). 

• Children of employees of Kotak Education Foundation and Buddy4Study are ineligible to apply for the Kotak Junior Scholarship.

Documents Required

1. SSC/ICSE/CBSE marksheet (e-copy allowed): Mandatory

2. Front and back page of Yellow/Orange Ration Card of students: Mandatory. [Students need to submit an income certificate issued by the Government of Maharashtra (obtained from the Collector’s office) or the Government of India within 30 days of provisional selection]

3. Recent passport-size photograph: Mandatory

4. Aadhaar Card of both the parents and student: Required

5. Pan Card of at least one earning parent/guardian

6. School leaving certificate

7. The latest copy of the IT Return along with 26AS, if income tax is paid or an IT Return is filed by any family member

8. Death certificate in case of a single parent

9. Student’s bank account (bank statement or first page of bank passbook): Mandatory.

Important Dates

 Application Closing Date : 15 - July - 2024

Benefits

1. Scholarship of INR 3,500 per month during Class 11 and Class 12, totaling INR 73,500 for 21 months.

2. Mentorship support to guide students through their educational journey.

3. Academic assistance to help students excel in their studies.

4. Career guidance to facilitate informed decisions about future prospects.

5. Exposure visits to broaden students' horizons and enhance their learning experiences.

Note: 

• This scholarship amount will be paid on a quarterly/six-monthly basis. 

• The scholarship fund is designated solely for academic expense purposes such as tuition fees, books, stationery, travel, and other related educational needs. 

• The utilization of the fund can be further tailored based on the specific requirements of the Kotak Education Foundation.