Mumbai, Sep 25, 2024: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, has awarded 1,000 scholarships to students from economically disadvantaged sections in Mumbai.
The scholarship felicitation ceremony, RIZE 2024, was held recently here. The scholarship will support further education of students from economically disadvantaged sections across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region who have passed class 10.
Jayasree Ramesh, Executive Committee Member (EC) & Director of Education Programme and Scholarship, Kotak Education Foundation, said, “These 1000 Kotak Junior Scholars exemplify the transformative power of education. "Our scholarship program is a gateway to a world of infinite possibilities. By providing a platform for holistic development and networking, we're empowering these scholars to become the leaders of tomorrow, reaching the pinnacle of their aspirations”.
The event was graced by Ayush Mehra, an actor, model, and content creator. The ceremony witnessed stellar and mesmerizing performances beginning with a traditional Ganesh Vandana by Dr Swapanokalpa Dasgupta’s dance troop.
The scholars were awarded their scholarship certificates, marking the beginning of their journey in higher education across various fields.
KEF’s scholarship wing has been supporting students for over a decade, providing scholarship and financial assistance to over 3,600 scholars till date. Over 800 alumni are successful white-collar professionals working in leading companies and other esteemed institutions.
