HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 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 Classes 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 risk of dropping out are provided with monetary assistance of up to INR 75,000 for their studies.
This article offers detailed information about HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 regarding its application process, eligibility, documentation, and other needful information. Read further to have a detailed understanding of this scholarship and its application process.
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – An Overview
About HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank’s social initiative ‘Parivartan’ has been a catalyst in making a difference in people’s lives through its interventions in rural development, education, skill development and livelihood enhancement, healthcare & hygiene, and financial literacy.
The table below summarizes the essential details about the scholarship program for quick reference.
Detailed Overview of HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Scholarship | HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 |
| Provider Name | HDFC Bank |
| Scholarship Type | Merit and means |
| Eligibility | The scholarship is open to Indian nationals only. The students must be studying in Class 1 to 12, or pursuing diploma, ITI, polytechnic, undergraduate or postgraduate (including general and professional) courses. The applicants must have passed their previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks, and their annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh. Preference will be given to applicants who have experienced personal or family crises in the past three years, preventing them from continuing to bear the cost of education and putting them at risk of dropping out. |
| Award | Up to INR 75,000 |
| Last Date to Apply* | September 30, 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online through Buddy4Study portal |
| Academic Session | 2024-2025 |
*The application deadline mentioned above is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – Key Dates
Now, with this brief information, it is important to know some other details. But before referring to them, the candidates must keep track of the important dates of application to this scholarship program. The applications for the HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 are currently open. The last date to submit the application forms is September 30, 2024.
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – Eligibility
For ‘HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for School Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25’
- The students must be currently studying in Classes 1 to 12, or pursuing 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.
- The annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have experienced 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.
- Open to Indian nationals only.
NOTE: For those pursuing a Diploma course, only students pursuing a diploma after Class 12 are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
For ‘HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25’
- The students must be pursuing graduation courses (general courses such as B.Com., B.Sc., B.A., B.C.A., etc., and professional courses such as B.Tech., M.B.B.S., L.L.B., B.Arch., Nursing) in recognized colleges or universities in India.
- The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.
- The annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have experienced 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.
- Open to Indian nationals only.
For ‘HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25’
- The students must be pursuing postgraduate courses (general courses such as M.Com., M.A., etc., and professional courses such as M.Tech., M.B.A., etc.) in recognized colleges or universities in India.
- The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.
- The annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 Lakh.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have experienced 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.
- Open to Indian nationals only.
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – Award Details
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for School Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25
- For Class 1 to 6: INR 15,000
- For Class 7 to 12, Diploma, ITI, & Polytechnic students: INR 18,000
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25
- For general undergraduate students: INR 30,000
- For professional undergraduate students: INR 50,000
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2024-25
- For general postgraduate students: INR 35,000
- For professional postgraduate students: INR 75,000
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply for the HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 online by following the steps mentioned below –
- Visit the official scholarship page.
- Read all the details carefully and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button of the respective category of scholarship.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25’ application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents.
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – Key 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) (2023-24)
- Applicant’s Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)
- Income Proof (any one of the following):
- Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch
- Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
- Affidavit
- Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – Selection Process
The selection process of HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme is a multi-stage process where students are selected based on merit, financial need, or personal/family crisis. Details of the selection process are mentioned below:
- Shortlisting of the candidates based on the eligibility criteria
- Document verification
- Personal interview of the shortlisted candidates after document verification
- Announcement of the final list of scholars
HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2024-25 – Contact Details
In case one has any queries related to this scholarship program, its eligibility, the application process, award details, or the selection process, one is requested to connect through the contact details given below –
Email: hdfcbankecss@buddy4study.com
Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 116)
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