Organisation : Kotak Education Foundation
Scholarship Name : Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27
Applicable For : Girl students who have passed Class 12
Scholarship Amount : INR 1.5 lakh* per year
Last Date : 20th August 2026
Website : https://www.buddy4study.com/page/kotak-kanya-scholarship
What is Kotak Kanya Scholarship?
The Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27 is a collaborative CSR initiative by the Kotak Mahindra Group, implemented in partnership with the Kotak Education Foundation. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to deserving girl students from underprivileged backgrounds, enabling them to pursue higher education in professional fields after completing Class 12. Selected students will receive a scholarship of ₹1.5 lakh* per year to help cover their academic expenses until they complete their degree. Last date of application is 20th August 2026.
Eligibility of Kotak Kanya Scholarship
** Open for meritorious girl students across India.
** Applicants must have scored at least 75% or more marks or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 board examinations.
** Applicant’s annual family income must not exceed INR 6,00,000.
** Meritorious girl students who have secured admission to the first year of graduation programs in the academic year 2026-27 in institutes of repute like NIRF/NAAC accredited for professional graduation degrees, such as Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research, in ISER, IISC(Bangalore), or other professional courses (Design, Architecture, etc.).
** Children of employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply for the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27.
Benefits of Kotak Kanya Scholarship
A scholarship amount of INR 1.5 lakh* per year will be given to each selected scholar till completion of her professional graduation course/degree. The scholarship amount under Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27 should be utilised to cover academic expenses, including tuition fees, hostel fees, internet, transportation, laptops, books and stationery.
How To Apply For Kotak Kanya Scholarship?
To apply for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27, follow the below steps
Steps:
** Go to the link given above and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
** Login to Buddy4Study using a registered ID to land on the ‘Online Application Form Page’.
** If not registered, register at Buddy4Study with your email/mobile/Gmail account.
** You will now be redirected to the ‘Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27’ application form page.
** Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
** Fill in the required details in the online scholarship application form.
** Upload the required documents.
** Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
** If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Documents Required For Kotak Kanya Scholarship
** Marksheet of previous qualifying examination (Class 12)
** Income proof of parents/guardians
** ITR of parents for FY 2025-26 (if available)
** Fee structure (for academic year 2026-27)
** Bonafide student certificate/letter from college
** College seat allocation document
** College entrance examination scorecard
** Aadhaar card
** Bank passbook
** A passport-size photograph
** Disability certificate (if applicable)
** Death certificate of the parent (for single-parent/orphan candidates)
** Photographs of the house
What is the Last Date of Kotak Kanya Scholarship?
Last Date of Kotak Kanya Scholarship is 20th August 2026.