HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Program for School Students 2023-24 [Merit-Cum-Need Based; For Classes 1 to 12; Scholarships of Rs. 33k]: Apply by Sep 30!

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Applications are invited for HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Program for School Students 2023-24 for classes 1 to 12. Apply by Sep 30, 2023!

About the Program

HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2023-24 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 risk of dropping out are provided with monetary assistance of up to INR 75,000 for their studies.

HDFC Bank is India’s leading banking and financial service provider. It has introduced this scholarship as part of its flagship programme – the Educational Crisis Support Scholarship (ECSS). The bank has been undertaking various projects in the field of education and livelihood training as part of its social initiative – Parivartan.

Eligibility Criteria

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.
Open for Indian nationals only.

Benefits

For classes 1 to 6: Rs. 15,000.
For classes 7 to 12, Diploma, ITI, & Polytechnic students: Rs. 18,000.

Documents Required

Passport-size photograph.
Previous year’s marksheets (2022-23).
Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License).
Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2023-24).
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
Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable).

How to Apply?

To apply for the HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Program for School Students 2023-24 [Merit-Cum-Need Based; For Classes 1 to 12; Scholarships of Rs. 33k], please visit the Buddy4Study platform.

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