Prestigious KC Mahindra Scholarship for Indian Students

The KC Mahindra scholarship is one of the most prestigious financial awards for students in India. As per KC Mahindra Foundation reports, 64 students got this Mahindra scholarship for postgraduate studies last year, with a total amount of INR 335 lakh being disbursed. Three students received INR 10 lakh each, while 61 students got INR 5 lakh each.  Do you wish to apply for this scholarship? Here are some details that you should know about. 

What is KC Mahindra Scholarship 

The KC Mahindra Education Trust offers the KC Mahindra scholarship, set up by the late KC Mahindra himself in 1953. This is an interest-free loan disbursed to meritorious students with impeccable academic and other accomplishments. The KCMET scholarship for postgraduate studies abroad was the first program the trust offered.

KC Mahindra Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

The KC Mahindra Scholarship has the following eligibility criteria: 

• Applicants should be Indian candidates who have been admitted/applied for admission to foreign institutions. 
• They should possess first-class degrees or equivalent diplomas of the same standard from recognized institutions/universities. 

KC Mahindra Scholarship Documents Required

Here are the documents required for the KC Mahindra scholarship: 

• Copy of the letter of admission 
• Letter of recommendation (signed by stated referees on the institution/company letterhead)
• An SOP (statement of purpose) 
• Copy of the GMAT/GRE score, if applicable
• Copy of the TOEFL/IELTS score if it is necessary
• Proof of degree and course certificates and mark sheets
• Rank certificate, if applicable
• Copy of the 12th and 10th mark sheets
• Passport copy 
• Latest resume/CV

KC Mahindra Scholarship Benefits

The KC Mahindra scholarship offers a maximum of INR 10 lakh for each scholar within the top three fellows. It also provides a maximum of INR 5 lakh for each scholar in the remaining list of successful candidates. 

KC Mahindra Scholarship - How to Apply

The application process takes place online, and shortlisted candidates are informed via email about their selection. The form needs to be submitted, and any information to be updated can be sent to kcmetscholarship@mahindra.com with the application ID (via email). Applicants should have guarantors (parents/guardians/spouses/parents-in-law/other applicable relatives). 

The KC Mahindra scholarship is a great option for academically bright students seeking to pursue their higher education abroad at reputed institutions. Keep these scholarship details in mind and prepare your application accordingly if you wish to avail of the same.