About the Program
The Nikon Scholarship Program 2025-26 is an initiative by Nikon India Private Limited that aims to empower students from humble backgrounds who aspire to build a career in photography. Through this scholarship, Nikon seeks to nurture creative talent, support skill development, and enable deserving students to access professional photography courses without financial constraints. This program reflects Nikon’s commitment to promoting education and encouraging young visual storytellers to pursue their passion with confidence and purpose.
About Nikon India Private Limited
Nikon India Private Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation (Japan), is a global leader in imaging and optics. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, Nikon has consistently inspired photographers, filmmakers, and content creators globally. Beyond technology, Nikon upholds a strong commitment towards social responsibility by fostering learning and supporting aspiring youth through educational initiatives such as the Nikon Scholarship Program 2025-26.
What is the Eligibility
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Currently pursuing a professional photography-related course (minimum duration of 3 months).
- Must have passed Class 12.
- Applicants’ annual family income should be less than or equal to INR 6,00,000.
- Children of Nikon India Private Limited and Buddy4Study employees are not eligible.
How to Apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Log in to Buddy4Study using your registered ID to access the ‘Application Form page’.
- If you’re not registered, sign up on Buddy4Study using your Email, Mobile, or Google account.
- You will be redirected to the “Nikon Scholarship Program 2025-26” application form page.
- Click the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload the relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click ‘Preview’.
- If all the details are correct in the preview, click the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application.
Benefits
Scholarship up to INR 1,00,000.
Note: The scholarship amount will be based on the actual fee structure submitted by the student.
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Valid government-issued ID proof
- Class 12 marksheet
- Marksheet from the most recently completed course.
- Current year admission Proof (fee receipt/fee structure/admission letter/institution identity card/Bonafide certificate, etc.)
- Family income certificate or income proof (Form 16/salary slip/ITR, etc.)
- Bank account details (passbook/cancelled cheque of applicant or joint account with guardian)
