Empowering bright young minds with ₹73,500 in financial aid, mentorship, and holistic from economically disadvantaged sections
What if we told you, your ticket to a brighter, bolder future is just one application away? This is your opportunity. Your moment. Your Future ka Ticket.
Say hello to the Kotak Junior Scholarship – your “Future ka Ticket” – by Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of the Kotak Mahindra Group. 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.
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. With this scholarship, Kotak Education Foundation is not only funding education but also fostering the next generation of professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Over the past 18+ years, KEF’s scholarship wing has positively impacted the lives of more than 6,000 scholars, with over 1,800 having successfully graduated as accomplished alumni.
“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.
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
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)
Kotak Karma is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity of the Kotak Mahindra Group, reflecting its commitment to sustainable and inclusive community development.