K.C. Mahindra Scholarship 2019-20 | Dates, Eligibility, Awards, and Application Process 

K.C. Mahindra Scholarship 2019: KC Mahindra Scholarship is an initiative of the KC Mahindra Education Trust, also known as KCMET. It offers scholarships and grants to the most deserving and needy students. Some of these instituted in the mid-1950s and others founded recently. It has an effort to bring social and economic development through literacy and higher education in the country. 45% of this scholarship awardees secured admissions in the top-ranked universities worldwide. Universities such as Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, Pennsylvania, Cambridge, and so forth.

KCMET founded by the late K.C. Mahindra in 1953. It has an objective to change the lives of people in India through education by providing financial support and recognition to them. KCMET has implemented various initiatives to make a difference in over 40,000 lives of the disadvantaged students. The article below provides more information about the KC Mahindra Scholarship 2019.

K.C. Mahindra Scholarship 2019

K.C. Mahindra Scholarship grants interest-free loans or scholarships exclusively to needy students. Since its inception in 1956, KCMET mainly working to provide an opportunity for bright students. Students can pursue higher education in the selected universities abroad without financial burden. As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Mahindra Group has also involved in different fields. These fields are utility vehicles, financial services, and information technology. KCMET has provided more than $65 million for grants, scholarships, and loans. These funds are derived from the KCMET investment portfolio and CSR grants. KCMET consists of the following scholarships to encourage and motivate students.

K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduation study Abroad

Since 1956, KCMET has granted interest-free loan scholarships to deserving and needy students. These students can pursue post-graduate in various fields in Abroad. In the academic year 2018-19, KC Mahindra Scholarship disbursed grants around Rs. 2.92 Crores. Students from top institutions who placed in reputed universities were using this opportunity.

Rewards

The study in Abroad has a maximum of 2 years duration. The scholars can extend the studies more than 2 years. But, they have to get specific approval for an extension from the trust. The shortlisted scholars have to repay the scholarship amount to KCMET. It should be repaid within 24 months of completing their course. Otherwise, 48 months after availing the scholarship grant. It is the discretion of the trust to decide the expiry period. 62 scholarships are offered to deserving students. KCMET offers the following scholarships every year.

• The top 3 KC Mahindra fellows awarded a maximum of Rs. 8 Lakh per scholar
• The remaining successful scholars awarded a maximum of Rs. 4 Lakh per scholar

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to study in Abroad.

• Candidates must possess a first-class degree or diploma of equivalent standard. Candidates must pursue their education from a recognized University.
• Candidates must be Indian nationals.
• Candidates who have secured admission or applied for admission in reputed foreign universities. Admission for courses starting from August 2019 but not after February 2020.
• Candidates going abroad for conferences, seminars, and UG studies are not eligible.

Mahindra Talent Search Scholarship

Mahindra Talent Search Scholarship was initiated in 1983. This scholarship aims to enthuse and award excellence in academics. It has been continuing in 37 educational institutions across the country.

Rewards

• Candidates receive this Scholarship more than once will be awarded the “Honour Scholarship”.
• Candidates can avail a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- and a citation from KCMET in Honour Scholarship.

Eligibility

• Candidates who have secured the highest aggregate marks based on the year-end examination.

KC Mahindra United World College Scholarship

This scholarship offers to students for studying at the United World Colleges.

Rewards

This scholarship providing the below benefits at the Mahindra United World College

• Experience of international education
• Shared learning
• Community service

Eligibility

• The age of the deserving candidates should be between 16 to 18 years.

KC Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS)

The Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship was established by KCMET in 1995. This scholarship offered to students belonging to economically disadvantaged families. This scholarship helps students to pursue a job-oriented diploma course in recognized Govt. Polytechnic in India. This scholarship encourages and supports the lower-income family students. Students belong to rural and urban areas can pursue job-oriented diplomas. Application releases in national and regional newspapers in June/July every year. The Shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding their interview date and venue details. So that they can attend the interview at 12 centers across India.

Rewards

• This scholarship awarded to 9640 students till date across India.
• KCMET awards Rs. 10,000/- per annum to 550 students every year for a period of 3 years.
• Candidates will be paid the value of travel to the interview center up to a certain amount.

Eligibility

• Candidates who are studying in the first-year diploma in Govt. Polytechnics.
• Candidates who have passed SSC/HSC or similar exams in class 10th/12th.
• Candidates should have secured admission in Govt. or any other recognized Polytechnic for diploma courses.
• Candidates should have secured more than 60% marks in the board examinations.
• Girl and lower-income families candidates are given preference.
• Candidates from differently-abled and armed forces personnel are also preferred.

KC Mahindra Scholarship 2019 – Overview

KC Mahindra Scholarship 2019 – Selection Process

The trustees of KCMET has appointed a specific selection committee. This committee has the responsibility of selecting the deserving and needy students. The committee analyses and evaluates the application based on some qualities of students. These qualities are merit, ambitions, aptitude, character, and others. Students can work in any organization or institution after completion of the course. The trustees of the KCMET are not responsible to provide any employment to any student. Preference will be given to students who are interested to pursue their studies in specific subjects and areas. These specific subjects and areas related to the country’s development and its importance. Some of the examples are Biogas technology for rural areas, Oceanography, Fisheries and Survey, and so forth.

KC Mahindra Scholarship 2019 – Application Process

KC Mahindra Scholarship application will be available in both online and offline mode. The application process for PG Study Abroad Scholarship has closed in April 2019. The PG Study Abroad Scholarship application starts in December/January every year. The application process for KC MAITS closes between August to October 2019. The KC MAITS application starts in June/July every year. Candidates go through the rules and regulations of this scholarship to avoid errors. Refer to the below points of online as well as the offline application process.

Online Application Process

• Visit the official website of the KC Mahindra Education Trust.
• Click on apply to fill the application form available in pdf format.
• Candidates should keep ready all the relevant documents while filling an application.
• Fill the accurate and necessary details in capital letters in the form.
• Recheck the filled application to avoid rejection by KCMET during verification.
• Attach attested copies of the relevant documents to complete the online application process.
• Then, submit the filled application along with the attached documents.

Offline Application Process

• Visit the official website www.kcmet.org.
• Download the application form available in pdf format in Scholarships and Grants page.
• Take a hard copy of the application form and fill the essential details correctly.
• Recheck the filled application to avoid rejection by KCMET during verification.
• Attach attested copies of the relevant documents to complete the offline application process.
• Then, submit the filled application along with the documents to the following address:
  • KC Mahindra Education Trust, 3rd Floor,
    Near Regal Cinema Colaba, Cecil Court, M.B. Marg,
    Apollo Bandar Colaba, Mumbai – 400001.

KC Mahindra Scholarship 2019 – Checklist of Documents

Candidates have to attach all the essential documents for verification. Candidates must attach the following documents to apply for the KC Mahindra Scholarship.

• One recommendation letter
• One copy of the admission letter
• Passport size photograph with signature
• A statement was written by the candidate constituting their ambitions, and other aspirations
• One copy of GRE/GMAT score of the candidate, if applicable
• One copy of IELTS/TOEFL score of the candidate, if applicable
• Attested copies of candidates course and degree certificates and mark sheets
• Candidates rank certificate, if applicable
• Attested copies of candidates 10th, 12th, and school leaving certificate
• A self-attested copy of the candidate’s age proof
• Copy of Family income certificate of the candidate
• Copy of Aadhaar card
• Self-attested copy of the first page of bank passbook or canceled cheque

KC Mahindra Scholarship 2019 – Contact Details

In case of any queries related to KC Mahindra Scholarship or any assistance contact on the below-mentioned details.

For queries on KC Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate study Abroad contact below

For queries on KC Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) contact below

FAQ’s on KC Mahindra Scholarship 2019

Question 1.
What is KCMET?

Answer:
KC Mahindra Scholarship is an initiative of the KC Mahindra Education Trust, also known as KCMET. It offers scholarships and grants to the most deserving and needy students.

Question 2.
What are the scholarships offered by the KC Mahindra Education Trust?

Answer:
KCMET offers the following scholarships to encourage the lower-income family students.

• KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduation study Abroad
• Mahindra Talent Search Scholarship
• KC Mahindra United World College Scholarship
• KC Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS)

Question 3.
What are the application starting and closing dates for the KC Mahindra PG Study in Abroad Scholarship?

Answer:
The application process for this scholarship starts in January 2019. Whereas the closing date of application submission is April 2019.

Question 4.
What are the application starting and closing dates for the KC MAITS?

Answer:
The application process starts on June/July 2019 for the KC MAITS. Whereas the closing date of application submission is between August to October 2019.

Question 5.
What is the duration of the KC Mahindra PG Study Abroad Scholarship?

Answer:
The duration of this scholarship is 2 years. If the scholars want to extend it then they have to get specific approval from KCMET.

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