Kotak Junior Scholarship 2024: This Scholarship program is an initiative by the Kotak Mahindra Group under its CSR program on Education & Livelihood, is now open for applications. Targeting Class 10 graduates from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), this scholarship aims to support students who have excelled academically with over 85% in their board exams (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) in 2024. Eligible candidates must have secured admission in Class 11 across Arts, Commerce, or Science streams in MMR junior colleges or schools for the 2024-25 academic year.
Selected scholars will receive a monthly scholarship of INR 3,500, alongside mentorship, academic assistance, career guidance, and exposure visits to enhance their educational experience. This scholarship is designed to provide comprehensive support to meritorious students from financially constrained backgrounds, ensuring they have the resources and guidance necessary for their academic and career advancement.
Kotak Junior Scholarship 2024 Overview
| Name of the Scholarship | Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2024-25 |
| Provider Name | Kotak Education Foundation |
| Scholarship Type | Merit and means |
| Last Date to Apply* | June 15, 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online through Buddy4Study portal |
| Academic Session | 2024-2025. |
| Application Link | http://www.b4s.in/NSP/MAFS1 |
Eligibility Criteria:
The Eligibility Criteria of Kotak Junior Scholarship 2024 is mentioned below
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.
Kotak Junior Scholarship 2024 Award
Selected students For Kotak Junior Scholarship 2024 will receive the following benefits:
Scholarship of INR 3,500 per month during Class 11 and Class 12, totaling INR 73,500 for 21 months.
Mentorship support to guide students through their educational journey.
Academic assistance to help students excel in their studies.
Career guidance to facilitate informed decisions about future prospects.
Exposure visits to broaden students’ horizons and enhance their learning experiences.
Documents Required:
- 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.
Application Process
The Step-by-step guide of Application process of Kotak Junior Scholarship 2024 is given in below steps.
STEP 1: Visit the official scholarship page http://www.b4s.in/NSP/MAFS1
STEP 2: Read all the details carefully and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button of the respective category of scholarship.
STEP 3: Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
STEP 4: If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account.
STEP 5: You will now be redirected to the ‘Kotak Junior Scholarship Program 2024’ application form page.
STEP 6: Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
STEP 7: Fill in the required details in the online application form.
STEP 8: Upload relevant documents.
STEP 9: 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.
Contact Details:
In case one has any queries related to this scholarship program, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or the selection process, one is requested to connect through the email ID given below –
Email: kotakjunior@buddy4study.com
Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext-325)
Application Link – www.b4s.in/NSP/MAFS1
