HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship 2023-24: Apply Online

Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited or HDFC is a significant mortgage lender and financial institution. The HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship has been established by this institution. The HDFC Ltd Badhte Kadam scholarship is open for students of classes 11th, 12th, and also who are pursuing careers in professional/general undergraduate programs. The purpose of this scholarship program is to help students whose parents died unexpectedly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship

It will assist high-performing students from low-income families so they can continue and complete their studies despite financial constraints. Besides, extra help will be offered to students through this project, such as mentorship and access to career counseling programs. Moreover, students will get tuition costs, reimbursement, hostel fees, learning devices, books, and stationery. Additionally, the program will provide applicants with up to Rs 1 lac financial assistance.

Status of the HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship

This crisis support scholarship is designed specifically for students who are on the point of dropping out of school because of financial limitations. That’s why students pursuing education in Indian boards and universities with an annual family income of less than Rs. 6 lakh a year are eligible to apply.

Buddy4Study India Foundation which runs one of India’s largest scholarship sites will be managing the scholarship program. Interested students can apply for scholarships by following this link: HDFC Badhte Kadam scholarship

Scholarships Types, Eligibility Criteria, and Online Application Status

Scholarships Types	Eligibility Criteria	Benefits	Online Application Status
HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship for Competitive Exams Coaching	Open to students have/had passed Class 11 and 12 and wish to enrol at NIRF top-ranked engineering, medical, or law institutes in India. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized coaching institution and studying for competitive tests like as NEET, JEE, CLAT, and NIFT. Applicants must have a minimum of 80% in their previous class or board examinations. The students’ yearly family income should be less than INR 6,00,000 from all sources. Girl students and Students who are going through a crisis (loss of a parent/both parents, terminal sickness in a family member, etc.) will be given special priority. Children of HDFC and Buddy4Study staff are not eligible. Students from all over India are eligible.	Financial help of up to Rs 72000 would be provided for academic expenses such as tuition, test fees, books, dormitory fees, meals, and so on. Financial assistance will also be available to students who have been offered admission but are unable to pay their counseling and seat acceptance fees.	TBA
HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship for Class 11 and 12 Students (General Category)	Open to students who have passed 10 Class or studying in class 11 or 12 in recognized school. Applicants must have a minimum of 60% in their previous class or board. examinations. The students’ yearly family income should be less than INR 6,00,000 from all sources. Girl students and Students who are going through a crisis (loss of a parent/both parents, terminal sickness in a family member, etc.) will be given special priority. Children of HDFC and Buddy4Study staff are not eligible. Students from all over India are eligible.	Financial help of Rs. 18000 will be provided for academic expenses like as tuition, test fees, books, dormitory fees, meals, and so on.	TBA
HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship for General Graduation Students	Open to students who have passed 12th Class and pursuing Graduation in several streams such as BCom, BSc, BA, etc in recognized college. Applicants must have a minimum of 70% in their previous class or board examinations. The students’ yearly family income should be less than INR 6,00,000 from all sources. Girl students , Existing Badhte Kadam scholars and Students who are going through a crisis (loss of a parent/both parents, terminal sickness in a family member, etc.) will be given special priority. Children of HDFC and Buddy4Study staff are not eligible. Students from all over India are eligible.	Financial help of Rs. 30,000 will be provided for academic expenses like as tuition, test fees, books, dormitory fees, meals, and so on.	TBA
HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship for Professional Graduation Students	Open to students who have passed 12th Class and pursuing professional courses such as BTech, MBBS, B.Arch, Nursing, BA-LLB, Fashion, BBA, BCA, etc from the recognized universities . Applicants must have a minimum of 70% in their previous class or board examinations. The students’ yearly family income should be less than INR 6,00,000 from all sources. Girl students, Existing Badhte Kadam scholars and Students who are going through a crisis (loss of a parent/both parents, terminal sickness in a family member, etc.) will be given special priority. Children of HDFC and Buddy4Study staff are not eligible. Students from all over India are eligible.	Financial help of Rs. 1,00,000 would be provided for academic expenses like as tuition, test fees, books, dormitory fees, meals, and so on.	TBA

Documents Required for the Scholarship

These are the list of documents that are needed while applying for the scholarship.

• Passport-size photograph
• Marksheet of previous educational qualification
• Disability Certificates are only for students who are disabled.
• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card)
• Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)
• Applicant’s Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque with all the information required in the application form
• Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch/Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar
• Affidavit
• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)

How to register for this Scholarship

1. First, click on the given portal Badhte Kadam Scholarship and after that, there is an option ‘Apply Now’ Click on it.
2. Log in to Buddy4Study with your registered ID to see the ‘Online Application Form Page.
3. If you haven’t already registered then sign up for Buddy4Study using your email/mobile number/Gmail account.
4. You will now be directed towards the application form for the ‘Badhte Kadam Scholarship 2023-24.
5. To start the registration process, click on the ‘Start Application’ button. Then Fill out the online application form with the necessary information.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Accept the ‘Terms & Conditions’ and then click ‘Preview.’
8. Examine the preview screen to check that all of the information is correct.
9. After uploading all the documents and filling in all the relevant information, click the ‘Submit’ button to finish the application process.

Scholarship results are normally revealed 3-4 months after the application window ends. Students can view the results by going to the HDFC Bank Parivartan website and clicking on the “Scholarship” option.

Conclusion

HDFC scholarships offer an excellent chance for students from all walks of life to continue their studies without financial restraints. The scholarships are available for a number of courses and levels of study, and their eligibility conditions are broad. The application procedure is likewise basic and simple to understand.If you are qualified for any of the HDFC scholarships do not miss this opportunity. Receiving an HDFC scholarship will help you not only afford the expense of your education but it can also push you to do better in your studies and accomplish your academic goals. So, be attentive and keep checking registration date, and as soon as it gets announced, apply quickly. All the best!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who may apply for the Badhate Kadam scholarship?

Ans. Candidates who have received at least 70% in their prior class or board examinations. and Applicants’ whose yearly household income from all sources is less than INR 6 lakh can apply.

Q2. How will the scholarship money be awarded to me if I’m chosen?

Ans. The scholarship money will be deposited straight into the bank account of the scholars/parents.

Q3. Where can students go if they have a problem?

Ans. In case of any problem, students can contact us through this

011-430-92248 (Ext: 270) (Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 6 PM)

hdfcbadhtekadam@buddy4study.com

Q4. How the Students will be selected?

Ans. Students/scholars are selected for this scholarship scheme at several levels. We have mentioned the eligibility criteria and other details in the artilce. Give it a read to get all the answers.