HDFC Bank Scholarship 2023-24 for School Students, Degree, PG Courses (1st to PG)

HDFC Bank Scholarship 2023-24 for School Students, Degree, PG Courses (1st to PG). HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Scholarship Program 2023-24 Notification Released. 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.

HDFC Bank Parivartan Scholarship 2023-24 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 Parivartan ECSS Scholarship 2023-24

HDFC Bank is India’s leading banking and financial service provider. It has introduced this scholarship as part of its flagship programme – Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS). 

The bank has been undertaking various projects in the field of education and livelihood training as part of its social initiative - Parivartan. 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. Desirous and Needy Students apply for HDFC Scholarship Program. 

HDFC Bank Scholarship 2023-24 Overview

HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Scholarship Program Overview
Name of the Organisation HDFC Bank
Name of the Scholarship Program HDFC BANK PARIVARTN'S ECSS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2023-24
Academic Year 2023-24
Eligible Classes 1st Class to Degree/ PG
Scholarship Amount upto Rs 75,000
Online Technical Partner buddy4study
Last Date to Apply 31st Dec 2023

HDFC Bank ECSS Scholarship Categories

The Bank awards the Scholarships in 3 Categories
  • HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for School Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2023-24
  • HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Courses (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2023-24
  • HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Courses (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2023-24
Let's discuss in details about all the Categories one by one.

HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for School Students (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2023-24

This category is meant for School Students studying from 1st Class to 12th Class, Diploma/ ITI Courses either in Government or Private institutions. 

Eligibility for HDFC Bank School Students Scholarship 
Eligibility
  • 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.
Scholarship Amount for HDFC Bank School Students Scholarship
Scholarship will be awarded according to the Classes studying. The Students studying from 1st Class to 6th Class will be given Rs 15,000, 7th Class to 12th Students will be given Rs 18,000, and ITI Diploma students will receive Rs 18,000

HDFC BANK School Students Scholarship 2023-24 Amount
Class Studying
Scholarship Amount
1st Class
Rs 15,000
2nd Class
Rs 15,000
3rd Class
Rs 15,000
4th Class
Rs 15,000
5th Class
Rs 15,000
6th Class
Rs 15,000
7th Class
Rs 18,000
8th Class
Rs 18,000
9th Class
Rs 18,000
10th Class
Rs 18,000
11th Class (Inter 1st Year)
Rs 18,000
12th Class (Inter 2nd Year)
Rs 18,000
ITI/ Diploma (Polytechnic)
Rs 18,000

Documents Required for HDFC Bank School Students Scholarship Category
  • 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 Online for HDFC Bank School Students Scholarship 2023-24

Click on the Online Apply Link given below. Last Date is 31st Dec 2023.


Click Here to APPLY for HDFC Bank Scholarship

  • Buddy 4 Study Website Page opens.
  • 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.
  • You will now be redirected to the ‘HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme’ 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 the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the
  • ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for Undergraduate Courses (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2023-24

This category is meant for Students studying Under Graduate (Degree Courses) either in Government or Private institutions. 

Eligibility for HDFC Under Graduate Scholarships
  • 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.
  • Open for Indian nationals only. 
Scholarships under HDFC Under Graduate Scholarship Scheme
  • For general undergraduate courses - INR 30,000 
  • For professional undergraduate courses - INR 50,000

Documents required for HDFC Under Graduate Scholarship Scheme
  • 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 Online for HDFC Bank Degree Scholarship 2023-24

Click on the Online Apply Link given below. Last Date is 31st Dec 2023.



  • Buddy 4 Study Website Page opens.
  • 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.
  • You will now be redirected to the ‘HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme’ 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 the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the
  • ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme for Postgraduate Courses (Merit-cum-Need Based) 2023-24


Eligibility for HDFC PG Scholarships 2023
  • 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.
  • Open for Indian nationals only.
Benefits under HDFC PG Scholarships 2023
For general postgraduate courses - INR 35,000 | For professional postgraduate courses - INR 75,000

Documents required under HDFC PG Scholarships 2023
  • 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 Online for HDFC Bank PG Scholarships 2023-24

Click on the Online Apply Link given below. Last Date is 31st Dec 2023.



  • Buddy 4 Study Website Page opens.
  • 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.
  • You will now be redirected to the ‘HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme’ 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 the application are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the
  • ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Help / Support Center for HDFC Scholarships 2023

Contact :In case of any queries, please reach out to:
011-430-92248 (Ext: 116) (Monday to Friday - 10:00AM to 6PM)
hdfcbankecss@buddy4study.com

Selection Process for HDFC Bank Scholarships 2023-24

What is the 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:
  • 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?

To apply for this scholarship, applicants are required to submit their current year’s admission proof. In case, you do not have the fee receipt, you can submit the admission letter/admission confirmation letter to be considered for this scholarship.

What is the application deadline for HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme?
There are three application deadlines for the HDFC Bank Parivartan's ECSS Programme. The first application deadline is 30th September 2023, the second application deadline is 31st December 2023, and the third application deadline is 31st March 2024.

If selected, will I get this scholarship for subsequent years of studies?
No. This is a one-time scholarship. In order to avail of the scholarship for subsequent years, you need to apply as a fresh applicant for this scholarship ​in the subsequent years as and when the scholarship is renewed for the year.

Which document must be uploaded as income proof at the time of application?
The applicants can upload any of the following documents as proof of income -
  • 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