The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025 – 26) is an initiative launched by Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL). The initiative aims to offer educational support to children of commercial drivers (LMV/HMV), mechanics, and children belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category, ensuring continuity in their education. Under this scholarship program, students in Classes 9 to 12 from the southern, eastern, and northeastern states of India will receive a grant of up to INR 12,000 to cover their academic expenses.
Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26)
Deadline
Deadline is September 30, 2025.
Benefits
- Scholarship of up to Rs 12,000 (based on actual expenses)
- Mentorship support (Session on Road Safety)
Eligibility
- Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 can apply for the scholarship.
- Applicant must be from the southern, eastern, and north-eastern states (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha, Bihar, Puducherry, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal) of India.
- The scholarship will be offered to students from the following backgrounds:
- Children of commercial drivers (LMV/HMV).
- Children of mechanics.
- Students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category.
- Those who have at least 60% in their previous class.
- Applicant’s total family income from all sources must not exceed Rs 8,00,000 per annum. (Only applicable for EWS students)
- Children of employees of Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) and its implementation partner organisations will be considered ineligible for this award.
Documents
- Proof of identity like an Aadhaar card
- Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)
- Signed and stamped original marksheet of the previous class
- Anyone of the following documents to prove parents’ profession:
- Commercial Driving License of the parent (Only for drivers)
- Shramik Card
- Confirmation from the employer or a self-declaration letter duly attested by the authority
- Family Income Proof (Applicable for EWS Students, Anyone):
- Income proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counselor/Sarpanch
- Income proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
- Last three months’ salary slips or Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Bank account passbook
- Applicant’s Photograph
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How to apply?
- Open the ‘Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26)’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button.
- Enter the required details in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’
- Click on ‘Preview’.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
FAQs
Who can apply for Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26)?
Students in Classes 9 to 12 from the southern, eastern, and northeastern states of India can apply. Additionally, children of commercial drivers (LMV/HMV), mechanics, and children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) can avail of this scholarship.
How will I receive the award fund?
Upon selection, the students will receive the scholarship amount directly transferred to the scholar’s bank account (that is provided in the application form).
How much amount will I get?
The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26) will offer up to INR 12,000 to eligible students., covering various academic expenses, including tuition fees, books, uniform, and stationery, easing the financial burden on students and their families.
What do you have the total family income for the Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26)?
Applicants must have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹8,00,000 to apply for the Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26).
What is the selection process for the Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26)
The selection process for the Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025-26) consists of the following steps:
Fill out the multi-step online application form on Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL), providing personal details, academic information, documents, references, and subjective answers about personal life and support needs.
The authority will shortlist the candidates based on eligibility criteria and socio-economic status.
After that, the documents provided by the applicants will be checked.
The expert panel will conduct the interviews via Zoom and offline Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 camps.
If a candidate is selected, then the amount of scholarship is disbursed up to INR 12,000 based on the actuals they have submitted.
