Secure financial backing for your education with the HDFC Bank Parivartan’s Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme 2026–27. Designed to assist meritorious and financially vulnerable students across India, this program ensures that personal hardships or a lack of funds do not force students to drop out of school or college.
Quick Facts: HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Program
- Role: Merit-cum-Need-Based Scholarship
- Location: India (Open to Indian Nationals studying in recognized Indian institutions)
- Duration: 1 academic year (with financial aid distributed based on study level)
- First Round Deadline: 31 August 2026
- Fee: $0 (100% Free) – No application or processing fees.
Eligibility & Applicants
- Who can apply: Open to Indian nationals studying from Class 1 up to the Postgraduate level, including students enrolled in diploma, ITI, and polytechnic courses.
- Academic Requirement: Must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in their previous qualifying examination.
- Financial Need: The annual family income of the applicant must be less than or equal to ₹2.5 lakh from all sources combined.
- Special Priority: Preference is given to students facing a sudden personal or family crisis (such as the loss of a breadwinner, job loss of parents, or critical medical emergencies) over the past three years that puts their education at risk.
What You Will Do
- Continue Education: Maintain regular enrollment and focus on academic performance in your chosen school, college, or university program.
- Submit Documentation: Provide verification details, progress reports, and documentation regarding your academic standing and financial background if shortlisted.
Scholarship Financial Benefits
Grants vary depending on your level of education:
- School Students (Class 1 to 6): Up to ₹15,000
- School Students (Class 7 to 12) / Diploma / ITI / Polytechnic: Up to ₹18,000
- Undergraduate General Courses (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BCA, etc.): Up to ₹30,000
- Undergraduate Professional Courses (B.Tech, MBBS, LLB, B.Arch, Nursing, etc.): Up to ₹50,000
- Postgraduate General Courses (M.A., M.Com., M.Sc., etc.): Up to ₹35,000
- Postgraduate Professional Courses (M.Tech, MBA, etc.): Up to ₹75,000
How to Apply
- Required Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph, previous academic marksheets, current year admission proof (fee receipt, ID card, or bonafide certificate), valid income proof (issued by competent authorities like SDM/Tehsildar/Gram Panchayat or salary slips/affidavit), bank account details, and crisis documents (if applicable).
Note: Offline forms or hard-copy submissions are not accepted. Ensure applications are submitted digitally prior to the deadline.
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