HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme 2025-26 is an initiative by HDFC Bank aimed at supporting meritorious and financially needy students from underprivileged backgrounds. The scholarship programme is open to school students from Classes 1 to 12, as well as those pursuing diploma, ITI, polytechnic, UG, and PG (both general and professional) courses. Under the ECSS programme, students facing personal or family crises, or other financial difficulties that put them at risk of dropping out, are provided with financial assistance of up to INR 75,000 to support their education.
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.
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
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.
The applications for HDFC Bank Parivartan’s ECSS Programme will open in three rounds/cycles. The first cycle deadline is September 4, 2025, the second cycle deadline is October 30, 2025, and the third cycle deadline is December 31, 2025.
No. You must score at least 55% marks in your qualifying examination to be eligible for this scholarship.
This scholarship is now available for multiple years. It aims to provide ongoing academic support for our current scholars who continue to meet the eligibility criteria in the subsequent years.
The applicants can upload any of the following documents as proof of income:
– Income certificate issued by the SDM/DM/Collector’s Office/Tehsildar
– Salary slip or letter from the employer
– ITR
– Affidavit
Yes, you may apply for this scholarship provided you have proof of your current year of admission, ensuring the continuity of your education after the gap year.