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.
Selection Process for HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme
The selection process of HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme is a multi-stage process where students are selected based on merit and their financial need or personal/family crisis. Details of the selection process are mentioned below:
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Shortlisting of the candidates based on the eligibility criteria
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Document verification
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Personal interview of the shortlisted candidates post document verification
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Announcement of the final list of scholars
Important FAQs for HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS
What if I don’t have my current year’s admission fee receipt?
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.
Am I eligible with 53.4% marks in Class 8?
No. You must score at least 55% marks in your qualifying examination to be eligible for this scholarship.
Is the scholarship renewable for next years?
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 documents are valid as income proof?
The applicants can upload any of the following documents as proof of income –
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Income certificate issued by SDM/DM/Collector’s Office/Tehsildar
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Salary slip or letter from employer
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ITR
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Affidavit
What documents are required for different crisis situations?
The following documents can be submitted for different crisis cases –
| Crisis | Documents |
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| 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 |
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.
Application Deadline for HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS
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.