Organisation : HDFC H T Parekh Foundation
Scholarship Name : Badhte Kadam Scholarship 2023-24
Applicable For : Class 12 Passed Students
Applicable State/ UT : All India
Application Last Date : 20th November 2023
Website : https://www.buddy4study.com/page/badhte-kadam-scholarship
What is HDFC Badhte Kadam Scholarship?
Badhte Kadam Scholarship 2023-24 is an initiative of the H T Parekh Foundation that aims to help high-performing students from lesser privileged backgrounds overcome financial barriers and successfully pursue their education. The scholarship fund is specifically dedicated to covering various academic expenses, including tuition fees, hostel fees, learning devices or aids, books, stationery, and more. Last Date of Scholarship is 20th November 2023.
Related / Similar Scholarship : Nikon Scholarship Program 2023-24
Badhte Kadam Scholarship for General Graduation Students
Eligibility :
** Open to students who have completed Class 12 and are currently pursuing general graduation courses such as BCom, BSc, BA, etc. from recognized colleges or universities in India.
** Applicants must have scored at least 70% marks in their previous class or board exams.
** The annual family income of applicants should not exceed INR 6 lakh from all sources.
** Students from Pan-India are eligible to apply.
Note:
** Preference will be given to girl students and existing Badhte Kadam scholars for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
** Priority will be given to students experiencing crises, such as the loss of a parent/both parents or a terminal illness in the family.
Benefits: INR 30,000
Badhte Kadam Scholarship for Professional Graduation Students
Eligibility :
** Open to students who have completed Class 12 and are currently pursuing professional graduation courses such as B.Tech., MBBS, B.Arch, Nursing, BA-LLB, Fashion, BBA, BCA, etc. from recognized colleges or universities in India.
** Applicants must have scored at least 70% marks in their previous class or board exams.
** The annual family income of applicants should not exceed INR 6 lakh from all sources.
** Students from Pan-India are eligible to apply.
Note:
** Preference will be given to girl students and existing Badhte Kadam scholars for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
** Priority will be given to students experiencing crises, such as the loss of a parent/both parents or a terminal illness in the family.
Benefits : INR 1,00,000
Badhte Kadam Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Eligibility :
** Open for students with disabilities, having a disability level of more than 40% and a valid disability certificate.
** Students must be pursuing general or professional graduation courses from recognized colleges/universities in India.
** Applicants must have obtained at least 60% marks in the previous class or board exams.
** The annual family income of applicants should be below INR 6 lakh from all sources.
** Students from Pan-India are eligible to apply.
Note:
** Preference will be given to girl students and existing Badhte Kadam scholars for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
** Priority will be given to students experiencing crises, such as the loss of a parent/both parents or a terminal illness in the family.
Benefits: INR 30,000 for general graduation | INR 1,00,000 for professional graduation
Selection Process for Badhte Kadam Scholarship
The selection of scholars for Badhte Kadam Scholarship 2023-24 is a multi-stage process where students are selected on the basis of their academic merit and socio-economic background. All the applications are reviewed & selected on a rolling basis.
Details of the selection process are mentioned below:
** Shortlisting of candidates based on academic merit and socio-economic background
** Document verification
** After the document verification, telephonic interaction with the shortlisted candidates will follow.
** Final selection by the scholarship provider
How to Apply for Badhte Kadam Scholarship?
** Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
** Login to Buddy4Study using a registered ID to land on to the ‘Onlne Application Form Page.’
** ** If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Gmail account.
** You will now be redirected to the ‘Badhte Kadam Scholarship 2023-24′ application form page.
** Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
** Fill in the required details in the online application form.
** Upload the necessary documents.
** Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview.’
** Review the preview screen to ensure that all the filled-in details are correct.
** If all the details appear correctly on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Required Documents of Badhte Kadam Scholarship?
** Passport-size photograph
** Marksheet of previous educational qualification
** Disability Certificate (only for students with disabilities)
** 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 (Information will also be captured 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)
What is the Last Date of Scholarship?
Last Date of Badhte Kadam Scholarship is 20th November 2023.