Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 2026-27: Apply for Up to ₹12,000, Check Eligibility and Last Date
It becomes more difficult to continue education at higher levels as household finances are strained by basic expenses. Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd has designed the Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2026-27) to help students in Classes 9 to 12 in some Southern, Eastern and North-Eastern states of India.
This program focuses on three groups: children of drivers, children of mechanics, and children/students of the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Selected students may receive monetary assistance of ₹12,000, as deemed necessary towards educational expenses, along with mentorship aid through a road safety session. Applications may be submitted online and the last date for application is September 30, 2026.
Who is Eligible for the Scholarship?
Students in Classes 9 to 12 in the listed States and Union Territories are eligible for the scholarship. The eligible States and Union Territories are Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
The scholarship focuses on specific backgrounds. Candidates may include: children of commercial drivers, including LMV and HMV drivers, children of mechanics, or students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Candidates’ academic background will also be reviewed. Candidates should have obtained at least 60% marks in the preceding class. Candidates will also be reviewed based on their family’s economic background. The total income of all members of the family should not be in excess of ₹8 lakh.
What Is the Amount of the Scholarship?
Selected applicants may receive a scholarship of up to ₹12,000. This amount is based on actual educational expenses, so the scholarship will not be a fixed payment of ₹12,000 to every selected student. Beyond financial aid, the program offers mentorship support through a session on road safety. This further adds a practical component to the scholarship especially to students from families associated with commercial driving.
What States Are Included?
The following states students may apply from:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
Students must ensure they meet all the criteria before they apply.
How to Apply for the Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0?
The application process is done online. Students must check their academic and family-income criteria before filling out the application. Applicants must:
- Confirm they are studying in Classes 9 to 12.
- Verify that their state or Union Territory is included.
- Verify they have a minimum of 60% marks.
- Verify their family income is within the limit of ₹8 Lakhs.
- Have required academic, identity and income documents ready and available.
- Fill out the online application with accurate information.
- Check the form before submitting.
Final Thoughts
The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 aims to be more targeted in its student outreach. The combination of 60% academic eligibility, a family income cap of Rupees 8 lakh, and category-based eligibility makes this a netted scholarship opportunity.
Selected beneficiaries of the scholarship will have Rupees 12,000 reimbursed for actual expenses and will have the opportunity to participate in a road safety mentorship session. Those applicants who have the opportunity to apply should use the online application form before September 30, 2026.
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