HDFC Bank Parivartan's Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme 2026-27 Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-cum-need. Preference given to students facing family crisis (death of earning member, terminal illness, job loss) with family income <= ₹2.5 Lakhs.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for HDFC Bank Parivartan's Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme 2026-27
Q.Can I apply for this if I am already receiving another scholarship?
Generally, students receiving any other government or private scholarship for the same academic year are ineligible unless specific permission is granted.
Q.How do I check my scholarship payment status?
You can check your application progress and disbursement status through your dashboard on the Buddy4Study portal where you submitted the form.
Q.What is the family income limit for eligibility?
The annual household income limit is ₹2.5 Lakhs, and applicants must present income certificates and proof of a family crisis.