About the Programme

HDFC Bank Parivartan's Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme is an initiative of HDFC Bank that aims to support meritorious and needy students belonging to underprivileged sections of society. The scholarship programme is meant for school students from Class 1 to 12 and those pursuing diploma, ITI, polytechnic,
UG and PG (general and professional) programmes. Under the ECSS programme, the students who are unable to bear the cost of education due to personal/family crises or any other financial problems and are at a risk of dropping out are provided with monetary assistance of up to INR 75,000 for their studies.

HDFC Bank’s social initiative ‘Parivartan’ has been a catalyst in making a difference in the lives of people through its interventions in the areas of rural development, education, skill development and livelihood enhancement, healthcare & hygiene and financial literacy.

Scholarships

HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for School Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25

Eligibility

• Open for Indian nationals only.
• The students must be currently studying in Classes 1 to 12, diploma, ITI, and polytechnic courses in private, government, or government-aided schools
• The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.
• Annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 Lakh.
• Preference will be given to those applicants who are facing personal or family crises that have occurred during the past three years due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out.

NOTE: For those pursuing a Diploma course, only students pursuing a diploma after Class 12 are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Benefits:

• For Class 1 to 6 - INR 15,000 | For Class 7 to 12, Diploma, ITI, & Polytechnic students - INR 18,000

Documents

• Passport size photograph
• Previous year's marksheets (2023-24)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2024-25)
• Applicant Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
• Income Proof (any of the three proofs given below)
  • Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
  • Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
  • Affidavit

  Application Process

  • Click on the Apply Now button below.
  • Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
    • If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.

    Deadline

    30-Oct-2024

    HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Courses(Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25

    Eligibility

    • Open for Indian nationals only.
    • The students must be pursuing graduation courses (general courses- BCom, BSc, BA, BCA, etc. and professional courses- BTech, MBBS, LLB, B Arch, Nursing) in recognized colleges or universities in India.
    • The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.
    • Annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 Lakh.
    • Preference will be given to those applicants who are facing personal or family crises that have occurred during the past three years due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out.

    Benefits:

    • For general undergraduate courses - INR 30,000 | For professional undergraduate courses - INR 50,000

    Documents

    • Passport size photograph
    • Previous year's marksheets (2023-24)
    • Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
    • Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2024-25)
    • Applicant Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
    • Income Proof (any of the three proofs given below)
      • Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
      • Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
      • Affidavit

      Application Process

      • Click on the Apply Now button below.
      • Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
        • If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.

        Deadline

        30-Oct-2024

        HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Courses(Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25

        Eligibility

        • Open for Indian nationals only.
        • The students must be pursuing postgraduation courses (general courses - MCom, MA, etc. and professional courses - MTech, MBA, etc.) in recognized colleges or universities in India.
        • The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.
        • Annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
        • Preference will be given to those applicants who are facing personal or family crises that have occurred during the past three years due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out.

        Benefits:

        • For general postgraduate courses - INR 35,000 | For professional postgraduate courses - INR 75,000

        Documents

        • Passport size photograph
        • Previous year's marksheets (2023-24)
        • Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
        • Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2024-25)
        • Applicant Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
        • Income Proof (any of the three proofs given below)
          • Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
          • Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
          • Affidavit

          Application Process

          • Click on the Apply Now button below.
          • Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land onto the ‘Application Form Page’.
            • If not registered - Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.

            Deadline

            30-Oct-2024

            Frequently Asked Questions

            What is the selection process for HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme?
            • Shortlisting of the candidates based on the eligibility criteria
            • Document verification
            • Personal interview of the shortlisted candidates post document verification
            • Announcement of the final list of scholars

            I do not have my current year’s admission fee receipt as I am unable to pay it for my B.Tech. (first-year) programme. How can I avail this scholarship?

            Applicants must submit proof of their current year's admission to apply for this scholarship. If you do not have the fee receipt, you can submit the admission letter/admission confirmation letter to be considered for this scholarship.

            I scored 53.4% marks in my Class 8 examination. Can I apply for this scholarship?

            No. You must score at least 55% marks in your qualifying examination to be eligible for this scholarship.

            If selected, will I get this scholarship for subsequent years of studies?

            This scholarship is now available for multiple years for students pursuing Class 11 and above for their current educational level. It aims to provide ongoing academic support for our current scholars who continue to meet the eligibility criteria in the subsequent years. The Bank holds rights to change eligibility criteria at any point of time.

            Which document must be uploaded as income proof at the time of application?
            • Income certificate issued by SDM/DM/Collector's Office/Tehsildar
            • Salary slip or letter from employer
            • ITR
            • Affidavit
            What documents must be submitted for different crisis cases? The following documents can be submitted for different crisis cases -
            

            Crisis	Documents
            Death of earning family member	Death certificate
            Job loss in the family	Letter from the organization stating that the person has lost the job
            Self-employment failure	An affidavit from Notary stating your self-employment failure
            Expenditure on medical treatment/critical illness	Medical report/prescription from the doctor stating the illness
            Covid-19 affected	Covid-19 test report/any other document which proves that the person is affected by Covid-19
            Natural disasters	Document issued by the government authorities stating that the person is affected by a natural disaster

            I passed my Class 12 examination in 2023 and after a gap year, I took admission in B.Tech (1st year). Can I apply for this scholarship?

            Yes, you may apply for this scholarship provided you have your current year admission proof which ensures the continuity of your education after the gap year.

            What is the application deadline for HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme?

            The applications for HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme will open in three rounds /cycles. The first cycle deadline is September 4, 2024, the second cycle deadline is October 30, 2024, and the third cycle deadline is December 31, 2024.