Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021: Scholarship for Indian girl students

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About Kotak Kanya Scholarship Programme : What is Kotak Kanya Scholarship?

"Kotak Kanya Scholarship" is One of the Top Indian Scholarship for Indian Girl Students to Pursue their Higher Education. This Scholarship Project initiative taken by 'KOTAK Education Foundation' from Kotak Mahindra Group. 

Kotak Kanya Scholarship will support Indian meritorious girl students from Financially Weak sections to pursue higher education after passing out 12th Class.  

Under Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021, girl students with professional graduation courses from any reputed institute after 12th standard will be provided scholarship to pay their academic expenses till the completion of their graduation (degree), Continuously 3/4 years.

Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021: Scholarship for Indian girl students
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021

Flowchart of Kotak Kanya Scholarship

EventDetails
Who Can Apply for Kotak Kanya Scholarship ?Indian Girl Students 
Registration Start DateAlready Started
Last Date Of Application30-Sep-2021

Marks Need to Score for Apply

75% or Above
Eligible CoursesGraduation (degree) Courses
include Engineering, Medicine
Annual Family Income Rs. 3 lakh or less
Application ModeOnline
Amount GivenUp to Rs 1 Lakh per Year
Application Site Buddy4Study
Enquiry Mail[email protected]

Eligibility of Kotak Kanya Scholarship

Here is the Eligibility for Kotak Kanya Scholarship. List is Below,

  • Open for only Girl students
  • She or Her family Must be Indian Citizen
  • She have to Pursue Graduation (degree) course. BA, Bsc, BCA, Bcom, Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Designing and Computer etc.
  • She must have scored 75% or more marks or equivalent CGPA in standard 12th board examinations.
  • Applicant's annual family income must be Rs. 3 lakh (Rupees Three lakh) or less.
  • Children of employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation are not eligible to apply for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021.

Documents Needed for Kotak Kanya Scholarship

  • Mark sheet of previous qualifying examination (Class 12th)
  • Current academic year fee receipt/ID card
  • Admission letter
  • Annual Income proof of parents/guardians of Family
  • Aadhaar card
  • Bank details and Documents
  • Passport size photograph

Benefits or Stipend Under Kotak Kanya Scholarship Scheme

Scholarship of up to Rs. 1 lakh* per year will be given to the selected scholars till completion of their professional graduation courses/degrees. The scholarship amount under Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021 can be used only to cover academic expenses, including tuition fees, hostel fees, internet, laptop, books, stationery.

Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021: Scholarship for Indian girl students
Image: Application Site Screenshot Buddy4Study

Application Process

Here I will Discuss the step by Step Process for Online Application Of Kotak Kanya Scholarship.

Step1: At First Go to Buddy4Study Kotak Kanya Scholarship Site .

Step2: There you can See all the Details of That Scholarship (Eligibility, Dates) and a Apply Now Button. Click on the Apply Now Button to Start Application.

Step3: If you Already Have an Account in Buddy4Study the Log in with your Email Id, Either as a First time user, You Have to Register Yourself.

Step4: After Successfully Log In, A new page will open. There you will see Terms and Condition, and Your Name and Application Process will begin.

Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021: Scholarship for Indian girl students
Application Beginning Stage: Kotak Kanya Scholarship

Step5: Then Click on I need Scholarship for "Graduation", it may already selected. Then Click Start Application. (See demo in Image) 

Step6: Then Application form will open, Fill it with your Academic Details Carefully.

Step7: After form Fill up, you have to Upload your Document, which I already Mentioned.

Step8: After that Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.

Step9: If all the details filled in by are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Step10: Finally Submit your Application. After Submission Download/Print you Application in PDF format for Future Reference.

Selection Process of Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021


The selection of scholars for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021 will be made on the basis of the academic merit and financial background of applicants.

The selection is a multi-stage process as detailed below –
  • Initial shortlisting of applicants will be based on their academic merit, financial background and personal challenges (crisis, orphan, single parent child, disability, etc.)
  • Top performing (girl) students will appear for two (2) rounds of interviews
  • The final selection and the awarding of scholarship will be at the sole discretion of the Kotak Education Foundation
Renewal Process of Kotak Kanya Scholarship

The scholarship will be operational and run through till the completion of the girl student’s professional graduation degree or professional courses pursued alongside graduation. However, for the scholarship renewal in the successive years, the scholars must fulfil the following renewal criteria: 
  • No dropout (from regular academic sessions)
  • No disciplinary issues
  • Academic performance should always be more than 6 Grade Point Average (GPA) or over 70% or equivalent
The renewal of the scholarship every year will be at the sole discretion of the Kotak Education Foundation.

Fund Distribution Process

The scholarship amount of Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021 will be transferred on an annual basis to the selected scholar’s bank account. The parent or guardian’s bank account will be credited with the scholarship fund in case the selected student is still a minor at the time of selection of scholarship. From the date the scholar turns eighteen (18), the scholarship amount will be transferred into the scholar's account.

Further, at the beginning of each semester, the scholar must upload the following documents in the online scholar’s performance tracking system.

Fee receipts of every academic year that they have progressed to next academic year
Academic marksheet of every semester exam that they have passed
The renewal of the scholarship every year will be at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation.

Some FAQs on Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021

Q1. I am currently studying in the first year of my graduation and the stream is one of the eligible courses under Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021. Can I apply for this scholarship?
Ans:- Yes, you can apply for this scholarship if you fulfil all the other eligibility conditions specified and provided you have already taken admission to 1st year in the academic year 2021-22.

Q2.If selected for Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021, how will the selected scholar receive the scholarship fund?
Ans:- Check Fund Distribution Process of Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2021, Already Discuss Above.

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