Education is one of the most powerful tools to empower women, and financial support plays a vital role in making it accessible. The Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26, launched by the Kotak Mahindra Group in collaboration with the Kotak Education Foundation, is a prestigious CSR initiative that supports meritorious girl students from economically weaker sections of India.
This scholarship provides up to ₹1.5 lakh per year to cover academic expenses like tuition fees, hostel charges, books, laptops, internet, transportation, and other educational needs.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025: Overview
| Scholarship Name | Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26 |
| Provider | Kotak Mahindra Group & Kotak Education Foundation |
| Applicable For | Meritorious girl students across India |
| Eligible Courses | Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB, BS-MS/BS-Research, Architecture, Design, etc. |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to ₹1.5 lakh per year |
| Application Mode | Online (via Buddy4Study) |
| Apply Last Date | 30 November 2025 (Extended) |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26, applicants must:
- Be an Indian girl student.
- Have scored at least 75% marks or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 board exams.
- Belong to a family with an annual income of less than ₹6 lakh.
- Have secured admission in the first year of a professional graduation program (2025-26).
- Be enrolled in NAAC or NIRF accredited institutes, IISc Bangalore, or IISERs.
- Not be related to employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation, or Buddy4Study.
Scholarship Benefits
Each selected scholar will receive financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lakh per year, covering:
- Tuition fees
- Hostel charges
- Books and stationery
- Laptop
- Internet and transportation expenses
Note: The final scholarship amount will be decided at the discretion of the Kotak Education Foundation.
Required Documents
Applicants must keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Income certificate / ITR of parents (FY 2024-25)
- Admission or seat allocation letter
- Fee structure of academic year 2025-26
- Bonafide student certificate
- Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook copy
- Passport-size photograph
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Parent’s death certificate (for single parent/orphan candidates)
- Photographs of house
How to Apply for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26
Interested candidates can apply online via Buddy4Study by following these steps:
- Visit the official [Buddy4Study Kotak Kanya Scholarship page] or Direct Link
- Click on Apply Now.
- Log in with your registered Buddy4Study ID (or create a new account).
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Accept the Terms & Conditions and click on Preview.
- After verifying the details, click Submit to complete your application.