365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, September 2025: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR arm of Kotak Mahindra Group, proudly launches 500 scholarships under its transformative Kotak Kanya Scholarship programme. Now in its fifth year, this initiative continues to uplift meritorious girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across India, enabling them to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams.
Guided by the empowering motto, “Dream it. Chase it. Own it.”, the Kotak Kanya Scholarship is designed to bridge the gender gap in education by supporting girls in undergraduate programmes across diverse fields such as STEM, Medicine, Law, Architecture, Design, and more at India’s top NIRF- and NAAC-accredited institutions.
Scholarship Highlights
- Financial Support: INR 1,50,000 per scholar annually for 4–5 years.
- Holistic Development: Covers academic expenses and personal growth initiatives.
- Mentorship & Skill-Building: Access to mentoring, life skills training, and mental well-being sessions.
- Specialized Resources: Complimentary subscriptions to Unstop (for Engineering students) and Marrow (for Medical students).
- Nationwide Reach: Scholars from 136 premier institutions across India.
Since its launch in 2021, the Kotak Kanya Scholarship has empowered 1,025 girls across 24 states, with 500 new scholars added in 2024. Beyond financial assistance, KEF fosters comprehensive growth through student engagement programmes and finishing school activities, preparing scholars for successful careers.
Arati Kaulgud, Head of Scholarship Program and Executive Committee Member, Kotak Education Foundation, said, “At Kotak Education Foundation, our mission transcends academic support. Through the Kotak Kanya Scholarship, we nurture the character, conscience, and potential of young women to drive meaningful change. This year, as our first cohort enters the workforce with strong placements, they embody resilience and leadership, creating a ripple effect of empowerment.”
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Himanshu Nivsarkar, Head – CSR & ESG, Kotak Mahindra Bank, added, “At Kotak Mahindra Bank, we see inclusive growth as the cornerstone of community transformation. The Kotak Kanya Scholarship enables talented women from underprivileged backgrounds to access quality education and pursue their aspirations. Year after year, this initiative grows, fostering a generation of change-makers who will shape an equitable future for India.”
Eligibility Criteria for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025–26
- Open to meritorious girls across India.
- Minimum 75% marks in Class 12 board examinations.
- Annual family income of INR 6,00,000 or less.
- Admission to the first year of an undergraduate professional course at a NIRF- or NAAC-accredited institute.
To date, KEF’s scholarship programme has supported over 4,000 scholars, with more than 2,000 alumni thriving as professionals in leading organizations. The Kotak Kanya Scholarship continues to pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.