Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0

Scholarship Detailsछात्रवृत्ति विवरण

About The Program
The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2026–27) is an initiative by Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) to provide educational support to children of commercial drivers (LMV/HMV), mechanics, and students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The program aims to ensure continuity in education by supporting students enrolled in Classes 9 to 12 across Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal by providing them with a grant of up to INR 12,000 to cover their academic expenses.

Furthermore, the selected students will receive mentorship support to help them overcome challenges, set goals, and achieve academic excellence. This mentorship initiative aims to empower students by instilling confidence and self-belief.

Eligibility:
Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 from the following states of India are eligible to apply:
Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal.
Open to children of commercial drivers, including LMV/HMV drivers, children of mechanics, and students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category.
Applicants must have secured 60% and above in their previous class.
The total annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 8 lakh.
Children of employees of Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) and Buddy4Study are not eligible.