Parivartan ECSS Programme

Parivartan Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme 2025-26 is an initiative funded 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.

Eligibility:

• Open for Indian nationals only.

• 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.