The Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children has been launched by Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) with the aim to provide financial help to drivers community (including Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)) children for obtaining quality education.
Students from various states of India pursuing Classes 1 to 12, undergraduate-level courses, and postgraduate-level programs are eligible to apply for this scholarship scheme. Under this scheme, the shortlisted candidates will receive up to INR 20000 as financial assistance for paying academic expenses.
As part of the Mahindra Group, MMFSL is counted among the country’s premier non-banking finance companies functioning in the rural and semi-rural regions. The company has launched this scholarship scheme under its Swabhimaan program, a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The objective of this program includes financially supporting children from the underprivileged sections of society to continue their education.
Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children: Eligibility Norms
Find in the following details the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme:
- Students who are residents of Indian states (including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh) are eligible to apply
- Applicants who are studying from Class 1 until the post-graduation level are invited to apply
- If the aspirant is pursuing studies in Class 9 or above, then he/she is required to have secured at least 60% marks in the previous examination
- The applicant’s family income must not exceed INR 3 lakhs
- Children of drivers holding a valid driving license can apply
Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children: List of Documents
The applicants have to provide the following list of documents as part of the application process:
- Copy of the score card of the previous exam
- Photo identification proof, such as Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or driving license
- Copy of family income proof (including salary slips, Form 16A, and Income Certificate)
- Admission proof, such as admission letter, fee receipt, and bonafide certificate
- Applicant’s bank account details
- Parent’s commercial vehicle driving license
- Address proof, including ration card, telephone bill, residential certificate, or domicile certificate
Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children: How to Apply?
Refer to the following details to know the application process for the Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children:
- Go to the “Application Page” link, https://synergieinsights.in/saksham/ and tap the relevant “Apply Now” tab
- Go ahead and then tap the “Start Application” link for the online application form to come up on the screen
- Provide all the requisite details in the application form and upload the compulsory list of documents
- You have to also accept the “Terms & Conditions”, after which you should preview your application
- Review all details in the application form and then submit your application online
Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children: Selection Process
The scholars for the scholarship will be selected on the basis of their academic performance and financial standing. The multi-stage selection process is detailed herein:
- In the first step, applicants are selected based on academic merit and financial position
- Verification of the required list of documents
- Performance in the telephonic round (for students studying in Class 11 and above), which follows the document verification process
- The final selection ensues after the final interview round with the scholarship selection committee
Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children: Benefits
The selected students will receive scholarship amounts from INR 5000 to INR 20000 for 1 year
Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children: Important Dates
The last date to apply for the Saksham Scholarship Program for Drivers’ Children is 30th September 2023