Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2026-27)

The Muskaan Scholarship Program 2.0 (2026–27) is an initiative by Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) to provide educational support to children of commercial drivers (LMV/HMV), mechanics, and students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The program aims to ensure continuity in education by supporting students enrolled in Classes 9 to 12 across Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal 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.

• Scholarship

• Students studying in Classes 9 to 12 from the following states of India are eligible to apply: • Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tripura, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal. • Open to children of commercial drivers, including LMV/HMV drivers, children of mechanics, and students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category. • Applicants must have secured 60% and above in their previous class. • The total annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 8 lakh. • Children of employees of Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL) and Buddy4Study are not eligible.

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  Admissions & Course Track

  Pre-Matric (Secondary) students.

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  Nationality

  Open to applicants of any nationality.

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  Social Category

  Open to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.

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  Annual Family Income Threshold

  Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (₹8 lakh) per annum.

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  Academic Standing

  Minimum 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.

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  Bonafide Student Certificate

  Issued by your school or institute to confirm current enrolment.

  Essential
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  Marksheets

  Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.

  Essential
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  Income Certificate

  Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).

  Up to ₹8 lakh
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  Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque

  Showing the beneficiary's name, account number and IFSC code.

  Essential
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  Passport

  A valid passport — scan the bio-data page.

  Essential
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  Fee Receipt

  Your most recent fee payment receipt.

  Essential

1. 1

   Application Registration Opens

   19 May 2026

   The online application opens.

2. 2

   Application Deadline

   30 October 2026(Active)

   Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.

Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.

Valvoline Cummins

CSR

In India, Valvoline Cummins Private Limited is a 50:50 Joint Venture between Valvoline International Inc. (a subsidiary of Valvoline Global Operations) and Cummins India Ltd., India's leading manufacturer of diesel engines and the largest exporter of engineering products, which has resulted in Valvoline Cummins Private Limited (VCPL), which is engaged in the production, distribution and marketing of lubricants, grease and other allied products. Today, VCPL is one of India's fastest-growing lubricant companies that manufactures a wide range of fluids, viz., engine oils, gear oils, radiator coolants, brake fluids, etc., for engines made by various OEMs. VCPL firmly believes that its growth potential lies in the quality of execution, the power to innovate, and its resolve to remain a step ahead of market demands. Its mission as a brand is to leverage real-world insights to provide valuable tools that generate success for its customers and users.