The Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program, started by Kotak Securities Limited (KSL), wants to help deserving students with disabilities (PwD) across India pay for their education. Students who qualify can get up to INR 1,00,000/year to study general or professional undergraduate courses.

Overview of Kotak Securities Limited (KSL)

Kotak Securities Limited ranks as a leading stockbroking firm in India. It provides various investment choices for stocks, debt mutual funds, commodities, and currencies. KSL simplifies investing for its clients through a straightforward unified login system. The company has branches across India, employs cutting-edge technology and prioritizes customer needs. These factors have established KSL as the preferred option for millions of investors in India.

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Eligibility Criteria

• PwD (Persons with Disabilities) students can apply.
• Students must be studying general or professional undergraduate courses.
• Students need at least 50% marks from their last school year.
• The student’s family should not earn more than INR 3,20,000 annually.
• Students from anywhere in India can apply.
• Children of people who work for Kotak Securities, its partner companies, and Buddy4Study cannot apply.

Benefits of Kotak Suraksha Scholarship

Chosen students will receive up to INR 1,00,000 each year. This money pays for school fees, dorm costs, food, travel, books, supplies, devices/internet, and other school-related expenses. The scholarship also helps with costs linked to supporting disabilities, ensuring a complete approach to education for students with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Proof of identity (Aadhaar card)
• Current year admission proof (admission letter/institution identity card/Bonafide certificate)
• Current year fee receipt or fee structure
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Previous academic year mark sheets
• Family income proof (one of the following):
  • Income proof issued by Gram Panchayat (signed and stamped)
  • Income proof issued by Tehsildar/BDP (for rural areas)
  • Certificate from concerned authorities for income from agriculture, horticulture, or veterinary sources
  • Affidavit for orphans/single-parent child (in cases where the family lost the earning member)
  • Last three months’ salary slips/ITR/Form 16
  • BPL/Ration Card
• Bank account details of the applicant
• Recent photograph
• Disability certificate
• Parents’ death/orphan certificate (if applicable)

Application Process

• Click the ‘Apply Now‘ button.
• Sign in to Buddy4Study with your account to see the application form.
• If you don’t have an account, create one on Buddy4Study using your email, phone number, or Gmail.
• Go to the ‘Kotak Suraksha Scholarship Program application form page.
• Click ‘Start Application’ to begin.
• Fill out the online form with your details.
• Upload the documents you need.
• Agree to the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click ‘Preview’.
• Check your application details. If they’re correct, click ‘Submit’ to finish.

How Candidates are Selected

Students are picked based on their grades and financial situation through several steps:

• First, they make a short list based on school performance and money needs.
• Then, they do a phone interview and check documents.
• The scholarship providers make the last choice.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: January 23, 2025.

Contact Information

• For any queries, please reach out to:
  • Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 339) (Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST)
  • Email: [email protected]

This scholarship gives PwD students in India a big opportunity to get money for college, making education more open to everyone and helping these students reach their education goals.

Questions People Often Ask About the Kotak Suraksha Scholarship

How will students get the Kotak Suraksha Scholarship money?

Students will receive the Kotak Suraksha Scholarship funds directly into their college’s bank account once a year to cover necessary expenses.

What should I do to renew the scholarship?

To keep getting the scholarship, you must:

• Show they’re still in the institute and moving up to the next year.
• Prove they’ve paid their school fees.
• Get at least 55% marks in the year before (they look at average marks if the school uses semesters).
• Tell about any good things they did in school or outside in the past year.

Can students get the scholarship money if they haven’t paid their fees yet?

Yes, if a student or their family can’t pay the fees right away, they can show a letter from their school about the fees to get the scholarship money. However, they need to show the final receipts later through Buddy4Study’s system for keeping track of students. The people giving the scholarship will make the final choice in these cases.