HDFC Scholarship (School Students)

/ 1st to 12th student / By

About :

Merit‑cum‑need based scholarship for meritorious, financially disadvantaged students in Classes 1 to 12, diploma, ITI or polytechnic programmes. Up to ₹75,000 support for those facing financial or personal crises that may risk dropping out .

Benefits :

Class 1–6: ₹15,000.
Class 7–12 & Diploma/ITI/Polytechnic: ₹18,000. 

Last Date: 04 Sep 2025.

Eligibility Criteria :

1.Indian nationals only

  1. Studying in Class 1–12 or Diploma/ITI/Polytechnic (post‑Class 12) at recognized schools/institutions
  2. ≥ 55% marks in previous qualifying exams
  3. Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh
  4. Priority to applicants who have experienced personal/family crisis in past 3 years risking continued education 

Documents Required :

  1. Passport‑size photograph
  2. Previous year’s marksheet (2024‑25)
  3. Identity proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
  4. Current year admission proof (fee receipt, admission letter, bonafide certificate, etc.) for 2025‑26
  5. Bank passbook / cancelled cheque
  6. Income proof (Panchayat/SDM/DM/Tehsildar certificate or affidavit)
    7.Proof of personal/family crisis (if applicable) 

Application Process :

  1. Apply online via Buddy4Study
  2. Register/login → redirected to ECSS form → click “Start Application” → fill form → upload documents → accept terms → preview → submit 

Selection Process:

  1. Shortlisting based on eligibility
  2. Document verification
  3. Personal interview of shortlisted candidates
  4. Final list of scholars announced

Official Website:

https://www.hdfcbankecss.com/

Application Link :

https://www.buddy4study.com/application/HDFC57/instruction

Contact Details:

Phone no.: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 116) (Monday to Friday – 10:00AM to 6PM)
hdfcbankecss@buddy4study.com