K. C. Mahindra Education Trust Scholarship

The K. C. Mahindra Education Trust established the Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship in 1995. This scholarship is awarded to students belonging to economically disadvantaged families, who wish to pursue a job-oriented Diploma course at a recognised Government Polytechnic in India. This Scholarship was established to encourage and support young students from rural and urban areas to pursue job-oriented Diplomas. This Trust awards Rs. 10,000/- per annum to 550 students annually, for a maximum period of 3 years.

Advertisements are released in national and regional newspapers pan India in June/July every year inviting applications for the scholarships. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed at 12 centers all over India. Till date, 9640 students have been awarded the scholarship across India.

Eligibility Criteria :

1. Students who have passed SSC/HSC or equivalent examinations in the 10th/12th standard, and have secured admission in government or any other recognised Polytechnic Institutes for diploma courses are eligible for this scholarship

2. Students who have secured more than 60 marks in the board examinations

Please note :

Preference will be given to girl students, children from lower income group families, differently abled children, and children of armed forces personnel

Shortlisted candidates will be intimated of their interview date and venue, well in advance. Cost of travel to the interview centre, to a certain extent, will be paid.

MAITS-application-form-2019.pdf