Am I eligible for the K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for postgraduate studies abroad?
To be eligible for the K.C. Mahindra Scholarship, you must be an Indian citizen with a First-Class degree or equivalent diploma, and be enrolled in a postgraduate program starting between August 2026 and February 2027 for overseas universities. Final-year students may also apply, subject to submitting results on time.
The K.C. Mahindra Scholarship is meant for academically strong Indian students who are enrolled in a recognised postgraduate program, in India or abroad. You also need to meet every requirement set by the K.C. Mahindra Education Trust.
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Indian citizen |
| Academic qualification | First-Class degree or equivalent diploma from a recognised university |
| Admission | Enrolled in a postgraduate program starting between August 2026 and February 2027 for overseas universities |
| Academic profile | Strong academic record and future potential |
| Final-year students | May apply, subject to submitting final results within the prescribed timeline |
When You May Not Be Eligible
- You are not an Indian citizen
- You do not hold a First-Class degree or equivalent
- You are not enrolled in a postgraduate program starting within the Trust's intake window
- You miss the deadline for required academic documents
- You do not meet the Trust's eligibility requirements
My Advice
Check the Trust's current guidelines for the exact definition of an eligible program and the document deadlines. If you are in your final year, plan to have your results ready on time so your application is not affected.
Which scholarships can you actually get?
Matched to your CGPA, course and budget. Find out in 30 seconds.
More Scholarships & funding questions
- Is it possible to get a fully funded scholarship if he scores seven or above (seventy percent) in the third year in Germany?
- Do I need to score well in GRE, GMAT, or IELTS to get good scholarships in top business schools for a MBA?
- What can I do to improve my chances of winning a scholarship for Europe?
- When does the Korean Government Scholarship open applications for undergraduate students from India?
- What kind of questions might be asked during scholarship evaluations?
- Are you helping with educational loans or bank loans for studying abroad in UK/Ireland for a Master's?
- Why are fully funded scholarship applications in Italy often rejected, and how can I avoid that?
- Is the scholarship available for the next intake in USA for a Master's?