The Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) has partnered with IIT Bombay to offer a new scholarship aimed at supporting female students from underprivileged backgrounds. The Kotak Kanya-IIT Bombay Scholarship will provide Rs 2.85 lakh annually for the duration of their undergraduate studies, covering programs such as BTech, BS, BDes, and integrated Master’s degrees.

In addition to financial aid, the scholarship promotes the overall development of the recipients through various engagement activities and support services organized by the institute.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Applicants must have achieved 75% or more marks (or an equivalent CGPA) in their Class 12 board exams.
– The applicant’s family income should be less than Rs 5,00,000 per year.
– The scholarship is for meritorious female students who are starting their first year of undergraduate study at IIT Bombay in the 2024-25 academic year.
– Applicants should be among the top 20,000 ranks in the JEE Advanced exam.

Scholarship Benefits:

– The scholarship offers a comprehensive support system to prepare students for their careers.
– Recipients will benefit from mentoring, life skills training, and mental well-being sessions in collaboration with finishing school organizations.
– KEF will also provide additional resources, such as Unstop for engineering students and Marrow for medical students, to support their academic progress.