The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2026-27 is a CSR initiative of Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd. designed to support school students who may face financial difficulties in continuing their education. The program is intended for students studying in Classes 9 to 12 and provides financial assistance toward eligible educational expenses.
Muskaan Scholarship 2026-27 Eligibility
Students must satisfy the program’s eligibility conditions before submitting an application. For the 2026-27 academic year, applicants should currently be studying in Class 9, 10, 11 or 12 and must have secured at least 60% marks in the previous academic year. Students may qualify if their parent is a driver or mechanic, or if their family’s annual income is below ₹8 lakh.
The scholarship is available to students domiciled in specified states and Union Territories, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Ladakh, Children of employees of Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd. or Synergie ITCI are not eligible.
Muskaan Scholarship Benefits
Selected students can receive scholarship assistance of up to ₹12,000 toward eligible educational expenses such as school fees, uniforms, books and study materials. The program also provides mentorship and career guidance for students studying in Classes 11 and 12.
In addition, students showing outstanding academic performance may receive laptops or tablets. The program also mentions full engineering scholarships covering tuition and examination fees for five selected scholars after Class 12, subject to an aptitude test.
The scholarship is reimbursement-based. Therefore, the amount paid depends on the eligible bills and supporting documents submitted by the student. Approved reimbursement is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the required documents ready before starting the online application. These can include a recent student photograph, proof of current enrollment for 2026-27, the previous year’s marksheet, Aadhaar Card and documents supporting the parent’s profession or family income.
Students applying through educational expenses must also provide relevant receipts, such as school fee, uniform, book or stationery receipts. The applicant’s own bank account details, including the account number and IFSC code, are required for reimbursement.
How to Apply Online
Eligible students can apply through the official Muskaan Scholarship application website. The process involves opening the application form, entering personal, academic, school and parent/guardian information, uploading the required documents and submitting the completed form. Applications are subsequently screened, and shortlisted students may be contacted for an online or offline interview.
There is no application fee for participating in the Muskaan Scholarship Program. Students should carefully check every detail and upload clear, genuine documents before submitting the form.
Important: Applying does not automatically guarantee selection. Final selection is subject to eligibility checks, document verification and the program’s evaluation process.