Mumbai, 14 May 2025: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of the Kotak Mahindra Group, has launched the Kotak Junior Scholarship – Future Ka Ticket, aimed at supporting 1,000 high-performing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The initiative will provide each selected student with ₹73,500 in financial aid over 21 months, along with one-on-one mentorship and a range of academic and personal development opportunities. 
Designed to cover both Class 11 and Class 12, the scholarship programme goes beyond financial support to include structured mentorship, career guidance, academic assistance, entrance exam preparation, and exposure visits. The goal is to enable holistic development and help young talent build a strong foundation for their future.
“At KEF, we believe every student deserves the chance to dream big and achieve even bigger. ‘Future Ka Ticket’ is more than a scholarship—it’s a commitment to walking beside young changemakers on their journey,” said Ms. Arati Kaulgud, Executive Committee Member and Scholarship Program Head at Kotak Education Foundation.
The programme supports students from SSC, CBSE, and ICSE boards and includes:
- ₹3,500 per month during Class 11 and 12 (₹73,500 total over 21 months)
- One-on-one mentorship and academic support
- Career guidance and exposure visits
- Entrance exam preparation support
- Regular home visits
Eligibility criteria include a minimum score of 85% in Class 10 board exams (SSC/CBSE/ICSE), admission to Class 11 in a college within Mumbai, an annual family income below ₹3,20,000, and residence in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Over the last 18 years, KEF’s scholarship programmes have impacted the lives of over 6,000 students, with more than 1,800 having graduated and joined its alumni base.
The scholarship is part of Kotak Karma, the CSR identity of the Kotak Mahindra Group, which focuses on sustainable and inclusive community development through education and empowerment initiatives.
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