Girls / Women in STEM • UG & PG
Kotak Kanya Scholarship
Provider: Kotak Education Foundation | Grant / Award: Up to ₹1,50,000 per year until course completion | Deadline: Application windows have moved between cycles in past years — check the official Kotak Education Foundation page for this year's exact window.
A scholarship for women, supporting their higher education journey.
Detailed Scheme Overview
A merit-cum-means scholarship for meritorious girl students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have passed Class 12 and are pursuing professional undergraduate courses — Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB, Design, Architecture, and similar — at recognized (NAAC/NIRF-accredited) institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Girl student who has passed Class 12 and secured admission to a professional undergraduate course
- Strong academic record in Class 12 (recent cycles have referenced ~75%+)
- Annual family income within the program's stated cap (recent cycles: ≤₹6,00,000)
- Children of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation, or Buddy4Study employees are not eligible
Documents Required
- Academic Records: Class 12 marksheet and current course admission proof.
- Income Proof: Family income certificate.
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar and a recent photograph.
- Bank Details: Bank passbook for direct benefit transfer (PFMS/DBT).
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official Kotak Education Foundation page: kotakeducationfoundation.org links directly to the live Buddy4Study application.
- Register or log in to Buddy4Study: Use your email, mobile number, or Gmail account.
- Complete the eligibility check: Confirm you meet the income and academic criteria.
- Fill the form and upload documents: Submit personal, academic and income details along with required documents.