KEF Announces 1,000 Scholarships For 10th+ Students In Mumbai

Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, announced 1,000 scholarships under the Kotak Junior Scholarship programme to support further education of Class 10 plus meritorious students from economically disadvantaged sections across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Along with a financial aid of 73,500 for a period of 21 months, this programme offers each scholar a strong support system at the grass-root level for the future youth of the country.

This programme, spanning an initial term of 2 years for 10 plus students from SSC, CBSE and ICSE board, involves robust engagement activities beyond financial support such as one-to-one mentoring, career guidance sessions, entrance exam preparation support, exposure visits, and home visits.
KEF’s scholarship wing has been supporting students for over a decade, providing scholarship and financial assistance to over 3600 scholars till date. Over 800 alumni are successful white-collar professionals working in leading companies and other esteemed institutions. 

Benefits
Scholarship of INR 3,500 per month during Class XI and Class XII (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. 

Eligibility criteria for the Kotak Junior Scholarship are as follows:
Scored more than 85 per cent in the SSC/CBSE/ICSE Examination and secured admission for Class XI in Colleges in Mumbai, Family income is less than Rs.3,20,000 per annum, within MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), Kotak Karma is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity of Kotak Mahindra Group.