Continue Higher Studies with HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship

HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) invites applications from students who are in excessive need for financial support. The programme helps students from Class 6^th to post-graduate levels that are at a risk of dropping out due to their financial condition.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students studying in government or private schools from Class 6^th to Class 12^th.
• Candidates pursuing Bachelors/Masters or diploma courses (full-time or part-time) from AICTE/UGC/State/Central government identified Colleges or Universities.
• The annual family income of the applicant must be less than INR 3 lakhs.
• Students dealing with an unfortunate event/crisis which has occurred in the previous two years.

Crisis can be: -

• A sudden incident that has led to a situation where the student/family needs support.
• Unexpected job loss.
• Death or separation of parents.
• Accident/Demise of siblings.
• Sudden onset of a life-threatening or critical sickness.

Benefits under the Scholarship

The programme covers:-

• Yearly School fee of up to ₹10,000.
• Yearly College or University fee up to ₹25,000.

How to Apply

• Go to the official scholarship page of HDFC.
• Read the overview and click on the “Apply for ECSS” link.
• Click again on "Apply" at the right corner.
• Enter your email address and log-in using the sent password by HDFC.
• Start filling the application form.
• Attach all the necessary documents.
• Lastly, submit the form.

Essential Documents

All documents must be in JPEG or PDF format. The important documents are as follows:-

• Proof of income duly signed and stamped by the concerned authority.
• Last salary slip (if any).
• Annual family income certificate (for self-employed).
• Verification form signed by the school or college authority printed on the official letterhead. Mention the bank account of the Institute in favour of which Cheque/DD will be issued.
• Last academic mark sheet.
• Address Proof.
• Class 10^th and 12^th mark sheets.
• Proof or note of illness (if any).

Selection Process

• Selection is strictly based on the criteria defined by the management of the HDFC Bank.
• The overall scores of the applicant also play an important role in the decision for final selection.
• Shortlisted applicants will receive information through the contact details mentioned by them during the registration process.
• You will also be able to find the result on the official website of the bank.

Duration of the Scholarship

The duration of the programme is for a maximum of 2 years. Every year the student will have to re-apply and qualify again.

Important Dates

Contact Details

Contact or visit the nearest branch of HDFC bank to get more information or to clear any queries. You can also contact the bank via:

Email: ecss@hdfcbank.com
Phone Number: (022) 3075 1030/1006.