Four Prestigious Scholarships Open for Indian Students: Financial Aid and Mentorship Opportunities for 2025-26
With the 2025–26 academic session underway, several reputed organisations and foundations have launched scholarship initiatives to support the educational aspirations of students from economically weaker backgrounds. These scholarships offer both financial assistance and mentorship opportunities. Here’s a detailed look at four major scholarship programs currently open for applications:
1. Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26)
By: Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL)
Deadline: 30th September 2025
Application Link: www.b4s.in/ksa/MKSP2
This program is aimed at ensuring the continuity of education for children of commercial drivers (LMV/HMV), mechanics, and students from economically weaker sections. Students from Classes 9 to 12 in southern, eastern, and northeastern states of India are eligible. Applicants must have scored above 60% in their previous class and have a family income of less than ₹8 lakh per year.
Benefits:
- Scholarship of up to ₹12,000
- Mentorship support
2. Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2025-26
By: Kotak Education Foundation under CSR of Kotak Mahindra Group
Deadline: 31st August 2025
Application Link: www.b4s.in/ksa/KKGS4
This scholarship empowers meritorious girl students from low-income families to pursue professional courses after Class 12. It is applicable across India for courses like Engineering, MBBS, Law, and Science at reputed institutions.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum 75% marks in Class 12
- Family income below ₹6 lakh per annum
- Admission into a recognised professional course in 2025-26
Benefits:
- ₹1.5 lakh per year (renewable based on performance)
3. HOPE Engineering Scholarship by Schaeffler India 2025
By: Schaeffler India
Deadline: 30th July 2025
Application Link: www.b4s.in/ksa/SIHE16
Dedicated to supporting first-year female engineering students, this scholarship places special focus on those with physical disabilities and those enrolled in core branches of engineering.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Female students enrolled in first-year engineering programs
- 60% marks in Class 12 (40% for PwD students)
- Annual family income less than ₹5 lakh
Benefits:
- ₹50,000 per year for four years
4. Satya Scholarship Program 2025
By: Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust
Deadline: 31st August 2025
Application Link: www.b4s.in/ksa/SAT1
This initiative focuses on students from Ludhiana district pursuing undergraduate or integrated master’s courses in Commerce, Engineering, or Medical streams.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Class 12 graduates from Ludhiana with at least 60% marks
- Admission in select colleges/universities in Ludhiana
- Annual income under ₹5 lakh
- Preference to girls, athletes, PwD, orphans, and children of single parents
- Not receiving any other scholarship
Benefits:
- 100% tuition fee coverage
- Hostel and mess support (on case basis)
- Reimbursement of fees already paid (if applicable)
How to Apply:
All applications are accepted online only through the respective links provided. Students are encouraged to check the eligibility criteria carefully and submit their applications well before the deadline.
These scholarship programs not only provide much-needed financial aid but also open doors to mentorship and professional development, especially for those who need it most.
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