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.
About Valvoline Cummins Private Ltd. (VCPL)
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

- 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.

- Selected students will receive the following benefits:
  - Scholarship of up to INR 12,000 (based on actual expenses)

Mentorship support (Session on Road Safety)

- - Proof of identity of the applicant (Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, etc.)
  - Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)
  - Signed and stamped original marksheet of the previous class
  - Documents to prove parents’ profession (choose one):
    - 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 (choose one):
    - Income proof issued by the 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
  - A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant

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