Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025–26) | Apply Now
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Program Overview!
Need a small but reliable scholarship to keep studying through school? The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025–26) — a CSR initiative by Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd. — gives children of commercial drivers, mechanics, and other EWS students (Classes 9–12) a one-year educational grant of up to ₹12,000 plus mentorship and skill sessions. Three reasons to apply: (1) direct cash support to cover fees/books/uniforms, (2) mentorship & road-safety / career guidance, and (3) targeted help for students from southern, eastern and north-eastern India who meet the income/marks criteria. Apply online via the Buddy4Study/Muskaan portal before 30 Sep 2025.
Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) is a joint-venture lubricant business (Valvoline × Cummins India) that runs the Muskaan scholarship as a CSR programme to support schooling for children from Economically Weaker Sections and families linked to commercial driving/vehicle servicing. The programme is managed publicly through the Muskaan portal and Buddy4Study to handle applications, verification and disbursal — combining a small cash grant with mentoring and community outreach to improve education continuity.
Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 is a targeted school-level grant for students studying in Classes 9–12 for the 2025–26 session. It aims to reduce dropouts by reimbursing eligible academic expenses and providing mentorship (including road safety and career guidance). The award level is modest (up to ₹12,000) but designed for quick, practical impact (fee receipts / proof required for disbursal). Selection and onboarding are handled through the hosted application process (Buddy4Study / Muskaan site).
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Benefits:
- Cash support: Up to ₹12,000 per selected student (applied toward school fees, books, uniforms, stationery — reimbursed/paid per receipts).
- Mentorship & sessions: Career guidance / road-safety and skill-building sessions are part of the programme.
- Local outreach: Selection camps / panel interviews and local onboarding camps may be organized as part of verification.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Study level: Currently enrolled in Class 9, 10, 11 or 12 for academic year 2025–26.
- Family & occupation: Child of a commercial driver (LMV/HMV) or mechanic, OR a student from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the eligible regions
- Geography: Open to students from southern, eastern and north-eastern states (check portal for exact state list).
- Academic minimum: Typically ≥ 60% in the previous class (confirm on the form).
- Income cap: Household income ≤ ₹8,00,000 per annum (approx. — portal wording uses ‘income less than ₹8 LPA’).
- Exclusions: Children of VCPL employees are not eligible; other disqualifying conditions are listed on the application page.
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Application Process
- Open the Muskaan/Buddy4Study application page (your short link routes to the Buddy4Study/Muskaan application).
- Register / Login on Buddy4Study or the Muskaan portal (create an account using email/phone).
- Start the application and fill personal, academic, family income and occupation details.
- Upload required documents (examples: previous year marksheet, school admission/enrollment proof, school fee receipt(s), family income proof, government ID, recent photo). The Muskaan application requires at least one receipt upload for reimbursement processing.
- Selection & verification: Shortlisting is followed by panel interviews / local camps and document verification; final approval and disbursal are by VCPL. Selected scholars must submit fee receipts to claim funds.
About Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025–26)
Need a small but reliable scholarship to keep studying through school? The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2025–26) — a CSR initiative by Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd. — gives children of commercial drivers, mechanics, and other EWS students (Classes 9–12) a one-year educational grant of up to ₹12,000 plus mentorship and skill sessions. Three reasons to apply: (1) direct cash support to cover fees/books/uniforms, (2) mentorship & road-safety / career guidance, and (3) targeted help for students from southern, eastern and north-eastern India who meet the income/marks criteria. Apply online via the Buddy4Study/Muskaan portal before 30 Sep 2025.
Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) is a joint-venture lubricant business (Valvoline × Cummins India) that runs the Muskaan scholarship as a CSR programme to support schooling for children from Economically Weaker Sections and families linked to commercial driving/vehicle servicing. The programme is managed publicly through the Muskaan portal and Buddy4Study to handle applications, verification and disbursal — combining a small cash grant with mentoring and community outreach to improve education continuity.
Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 is a targeted school-level grant for students studying in Classes 9–12 for the 2025–26 session. It aims to reduce dropouts by reimbursing eligible academic expenses and providing mentorship (including road safety and career guidance). The award level is modest (up to ₹12,000) but designed for quick, practical impact (fee receipts / proof required for disbursal). Selection and onboarding are handled through the hosted application process (Buddy4Study / Muskaan site).
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