The Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26 is a commendable CSR initiative by the Kotak Mahindra Group in collaboration with the Kotak Education Foundation. This scholarship is designed to empower meritorious girl students from economically weaker sections by helping them pursue professional graduation degrees after Class 12.
The selected students will receive up to 1.5 lakh per year to cover their academic expenses including tuition fees, hostel, books, laptops, internet, transportation and more.
The Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26 is a great opportunity for talented and deserving girls to achieve their dreams in professional fields without financial burden. If you or someone you know fits the criteria do not miss out Apply before 31 August 2025
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025: Overview
| Scholarship Name | Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26 |
| Provider | Kotak Mahindra Group and Kotak Education Foundation |
| Applicable For | Girl students across India who have passed Class 12 |
| Courses Covered | Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB, BS-MS or BS-Research, Design etc. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to 1.5 lakh per year |
| Application Deadline | 31 August 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online via Buddy4Study |
| Home Page | Scholarship Portal |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
- Must be a girl student from India
- Must have scored at least 75 percent marks or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 board exams
- Annual family income should be less than 6 lakh
- Must have secured admission in the first year of a professional graduation program for the academic year 2025-26
- Eligible courses include Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB, BS-MS, BS-Research, Architecture, Design etc. from NAAC or NIRF accredited institutes, IISc Bangalore or IISER
- Applicants related to employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation or Buddy4Study are not eligible
Scholarship Benefits
Each selected scholar will receive:
- Financial assistance of up to 1.5 lakh per year
- Coverage of academic expenses including:
- Tuition fees
- Hostel fees
- Books and stationery
- Laptop
- Internet and transportation expenses
Note: The final scholarship amount is subject to eligibility and the discretion of the Kotak Education Foundation
Required Documents
Applicants need to submit the following documents while applying:
- Class 12 marksheet
- Income certificate or ITR of parents for financial year 2024-25
- Admission or seat allocation letter
- Fee structure for academic year 2025-26
- Bonafide student certificate from college
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank passbook
- Passport-size photograph
- Disability certificate if applicable
- Death certificate of parent for single or orphan candidates
- Photographs of house
How to Apply for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025
Follow these steps to apply online via Buddy4Study:
- Click on the Apply Now button
- Login to Buddy4Study using your registered ID If not registered create an account
- You will be redirected to the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26 application form page
- Click on Start Application
- Fill in all required details in the online form
- Upload necessary documents
- Accept the Terms and Conditions and click on Preview
- If all details are correct click on Submit to complete the application