Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of the Kotak Mahindra Group has announced the Kotak Junior Scholarship – your “Future ka Ticket.” Designed to empower 1,000 high-achieving students from economically disadvantaged communities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), this scholarship goes beyond financial aid to offer meaningful academic and personal development support—helping young talent rise, thrive, and build a brighter future.
Eligibility Criteria:
● Scored more than 85% in SSC/CBSE/ICSE Class 10 board examinations
● Secured admission into Class 11 at a college within Mumbai
● Annual family income of less than ₹3,20,000
● Resident of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
The scholarship provides financial assistance of ₹73,500 over a period of 21 months, covering both Class 11 and Class 12. In addition to monetary support, the programme offers holistic development through a robust support system designed to empower the next generation.
The Kotak Junior Scholarship programme supports students from SSC, CBSE, and ICSE boards and includes:
· ₹3,500 per month during Class 11 and 12 (₹73,500 total over 21 months)
· One-on-one mentorship and academic assistance
· Career guidance and exposure visits for holistic development
· Entrance exam preparation support
· Exposure visits
· Regular home visits
“At KEF, we believe every student deserves the chance to dream big and achieve even bigger. ‘Future Ka Ticket’ is more than a scholarship—it’s a commitment to walking beside young changemakers on their journey,” says Ms. Arati Kaulgud, Executive Committee Member and Scholarship Program Head at Kotak Education Foundation.
For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.kotakeducation.org
