Since its inception, the trust has promoted education mainly by way of scholarships and grants to deserving and needy students. Some of these were instituted way back in the mid 1950s while others were founded more recently, a proof of its continuous efforts to bring about social and economic development through a literate, enlightened and empowered populace.

Since 1956, K. C. Mahindra Education Trust has granted interest-free loan scholarships to deserving students to pursue post-graduate studies abroad in various fields.

Applicants must possess a First Class degree or equivalent diploma of similar standard from a recognised University.

Applicants must be Indian candidates who have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign universities for courses commencing from August 2025 but not later than February 2026.

Candidates studying in the FINAL YEAR of the degree or diploma courses are also eligible to apply, provided they produce before end of June their final year marksheet or provisional certificate from the institute stating that they have completed their degree/diploma course and have secured a first class.

The following documents are required to be submitted along with the application form. (Please go through the list of documents required to be uploaded on the application portal. Kindly keep scanned copies of these documents ready before applying for the scholarship. Do note that if you are uploading scanned copies of the original document, then you do not need to self-attest the same.)

Letter of Recommendation (LoR): A signed testimonial from any one of the referees mentioned (in the references section) can be shared in the following manner.

Copy of Admission letter/s: Please note that if you are yet to receive an admission letter, you may upload a word document stating that you have applied for admission but yet to receive the admission letter/email

A Statement of Purpose (SoP) including an overview of your academic and professional background, past experiences, current pursuits and reflection of your aspirations.
*Word limit: 500 to 600 words

Copy of GRE/GMAT Score (if applicable)

Copy of IELTS/TOEFL Score (if applicable)

Evidence of course and degree certificates along with Mark-sheets

Rank certificate (if applicable)

Copy of 10th & 12th mark sheets

Copy of the Passport

Your latest C.V (recommended to not exceed more than 2 pages)