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Muthoot M George Excellence Awards
by Muthoot M George Foundation
₹3,000 Scholarship Award
Muthoot M George Excellence Awards is a scholarship by Muthoot M George Foundation for students in Class 8–9, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 8–9
Fee
Free
Duration
Annual
Format
Individual
Time needed
No preparation required. Award recipients attend a prize distribution ceremony.
About This Opportunity
The Muthoot M George Excellence Awards is a flagship CSR initiative by Muthoot Finance that recognizes and encourages meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds studying in government schools across India. Launched in 2010, the program has completed over 15 years of empowering young minds and has benefitted more than 10,000 students across the country.
The awards target academically excellent students in Classes 8 and 9 from government schools. Students are selected based on the list of rank holders prepared by their schools in consultation with government educational offices, meaning there is no application process for students. Schools nominate their top-performing students directly.
Each selected student receives a cash award of INR 3,000 along with a memento, providing encouragement and financial support at a crucial stage in their academic journey. The awards are distributed through ceremonies held at school assemblies and official events across multiple cities.
The program spans 788 districts pan India, covering major cities including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Madurai, Mangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi, with total scholarship funding worth INR 1 crore annually.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 8–9
- Age Range
- 13 - 15 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Must be among the top-performing students (rank holders) in their government school.
Prerequisites
- Must be enrolled in a government school
- Must be a top-performing student in the school
Open to top-performing students in Classes 8 and 9 from government schools across India. Students are nominated by their schools based on academic rank, in consultation with government educational offices. No application required. Covers 788 districts pan India.
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Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹3,000
Each selected student receives a cash award of INR 3,000, providing encouragement and financial support at a crucial stage in their academic journey.
Prizes
Memento
Selected students receive a memento along with the cash award during the prize distribution ceremony.
Recognition
National Recognition
How to apply
- 1Students are automatically nominated by their government schools based on academic performance.
- 2Government educational offices coordinate with schools to prepare lists of rank holders.
- 3Selected students are invited to attend the prize distribution ceremony in their region.
What it covers
- Cash award of INR 3,000
- Memento
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no fee for this program. Students are nominated by their schools and selected based on academic merit.
Financial support
The program offers cash awards of INR 3,000 per student. Total annual scholarship funding is worth INR 1 crore, covering students across 788 districts pan India.
Frequently asked questions
Is Muthoot M George Excellence Awards free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Muthoot M George Excellence Awards?
Students in Class 8–9. children aged 13-15.
What will my child gain from Muthoot M George Excellence Awards?
Cash award of INR 3,000 for each selected student.. Memento as recognition of academic excellence.. National-level recognition from Muthoot Finance, one of India's leading NBFCs.. Encouragement to continue education and pursue academic goals.. No application required — students are nominated by their schools..
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