Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025–26)

A Golden Opportunity for Students from Class 9th to 12th 

Are you a student currently studying in Classes 9 to 12 and belong to the economically weaker section (EWS)? Are your parents working as commercial drivers (LMV/HMV) or mechanics? If you live in any state from Southern, Eastern, or North-Eastern India, this scholarship could change your life.

Eligibility Criteria

The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025 - 26) is an initiative by Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) to provide 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. This scholarship program aims to support students in Classes 9 to 12 from the southern, eastern, and northeastern states of India 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.

About the Scholarship

• Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 are eligible for the scholarship.

• Students 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 are eligible to apply.

• The scholarship is open to students from the following backgrounds:

  • Children of commercial drivers (LMV/HMV).

  • Children of mechanics.

  • Students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category.

• Applicants must have scored above 60% in their previous class to be eligible.

• The total family income from all sources should not exceed INR 8 lakh per annum. (Only applicable for EWS students)

• Children of employees of Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) and its implementation partner organisations are not eligible.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students will receive:

• Up to ₹12,000 as a scholarship amount.

• Mentorship support to guide them academically.

Deadline

Note:

• The scholarship fund is solely for academic expenses, including tuition fees, books, uniform and stationery.

• Scholarship amounts may vary based on students' educational expenses.

• The scholarship will be disbursed annually to recipients.

• Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) will decide whether to renew the scholarship for existing scholars for the next year, subject to the availability of funds

Documents

• Proof of identity (Aadhaar card)

• Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)

• Signed and stamped original marksheet of previous class

• Documents to prove parent’s profession (choose one):

  • Commercial Driving License of the parent (Only for drivers)

  • Shramik Card

  • Confirmation from the employer or self-declaration letter duly attested by the authority

• Family income proof (choose one):

  • 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 details of the applicant

• Photograph

28-July-2025

Muskaan Scholarship Application Form