Deadline: 31-Mar-22
Applications are now open for the Kotak Shiksha Nidhi Scholarship Program to ensure the continuation of school and college education from 1st Standard up to Diploma or Graduation (ages 6 years to 22 years) at the same level as the student was undergoing prior to COVID-19 prior to tragic loss of one or both parents or primary earning member of family of the student.
Thus, Kotak Shiksha Nidhi endeavours to take care of the actual expenses required for the continuation of current level of education. The selection and quantum of assistance under Kotak Shiksha Nidhi will be based on the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria and will be at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation.
Under the CSR Project of Education & Livelihood of Kotak Group Companies, their partner organisation Kotak Education Foundation is implementing ‘Kotak Shiksha Nidhi’ – financial assistance to students, who have lost primary earning member of the family due to COVID-19, for the continuation of education.
Kotak Shiksha Nidhi Coverage
- Includes Indian national students studying in schools and colleges in India
- Includes school & college fees, library deposit, stationary & other continuation of education relevant expenses payable to school/college, hostel lodging & boarding expenses
- Excludes International boards such as IGCSE, IB, etc.
Eligibility for Kotak Shiksha Nidhi
Students studying in schools and colleges across India falling under any of the below categories:
- Loss of both parents due to COVID-19
- Loss of parent due to COVID-19
- Loss of the primary earning member of the family (other than parent) due to COVID-19
- Applicants must be school or college going students from 1st Standard up to Diploma or Graduation (ages 6 years to 22 years)
Selection for Kotak Shiksha Nidhi
- The selection of eligible students for Kotak Shiksha Nidhi and the extent of assistance under Kotak Shiksha Nidhi (financial assistance for school and college fees payment) will be at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation
- Kotak Education Foundation will review the Kotak Shiksha Nidhi applications based on proofs of continuation of education, related expenses from school/junior college/ college as may be the case, and valid proof of the loss of parent/ parents / primary earning member of the family (other than parent) due to COVID-19
Documents Required
- For minor applicant (under 18 years): Minor applicant’s Aadhaar Card along with identity proof of the parent/guardian of the minor applicant: Aadhaar Card Voter Identity Card, driving license, PAN Card
- For applicants over 18 years: Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, driving license, PAN Card
- Current academic year admission proof such as fee receipt/ bonafide letter/ institution ID card / admission letter) and mark sheet of previous class grade (optional)
- Death certificate of primary earning member(s), parent, parents
- Proof of death due to COVID-19 such as hospital receipt, doctor prescription, COVID-19 test report, medical bills for COVID-19 medication, hospital discharge summary, etc.
- Reference from two (2) persons who are aware of the family’s crisis (can be a school teacher, doctor, head of school, college, or a government officer, etc.), if required
- Bank account details of the applicant, if the beneficiary student (applicant) is above 18 years
- Bank account details of the applicant’s parent or guardian, if the beneficiary student (applicant) is a minor
- Passport size photograph of the applicant and the guardian
For more information, visit https://kotakeducation.org/kotak-shiksha-nidhi/
