About the Program
About the IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship 2025-29
The IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship 2025-29 is a flagship initiative by IDFC FIRST Bank that extends financial support to engineering students from humble family backgrounds. The program provides a scholarship of up to ₹1 lakh per year over the four years of engineering study. By easing the financial burden, this scholarship aims to nurture talent, encourage academic excellence, and empower deserving students to pursue their aspirations in the field of engineering.
About IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank was founded in December 2018 after the merger of IDFC Bank and Capital FIRST. The bank provides a range of financial solutions to individuals, small businesses, and corporations. It has a nationwide presence and operates in retail, wholesale, and other banking segments. The scholarship program forms part of its CSR initiative for 2025-29.
What is the Eligibility
- Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- Open to students currently enrolled in the first year of their B.Tech or B.E. program.
- Candidates must have secured admission in one of the eligible colleges (Click here to refer to the list of eligible colleges).
- The annual family income must not exceed INR 6 lakhs.
- Students should not be receiving any other scholarship or tuition fee waiver for their engineering course.
- Children or immediate family members of employees from IDFC FIRST Bank or Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply.
Note: Students pursuing a Diploma course, part-time program, distance learning, dual-degree course in engineering, or student exchange programs are not eligible.
How to Apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered – Register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile/Gmail account.
- You will now be redirected to the ‘IDFC FIRST Bank Engineering Scholarship’ official website.
- Read all the details carefully and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Check your eligibility and get your Aadhaar card and mobile number verified.
- A welcome communication containing the login URL, user ID, and password will be sent to the applicants.
- Log in to the application portal and fill in all the required details in the online scholarship application form.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Finally, submit the application form.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: August 14, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Benefits
A scholarship of INR 1 Lakh per year for up to four years will be awarded to students who are selected.
Note:
- The scholarship covers the actual annual fee or INR 1,00,000 per year, whichever is lower.
- Continuity is subject to meeting the renewal criteria
Required Documents
- The applicants are requested to provide the following documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Admission proof (including the name of the institution, admission year, and batch)
- Copy of fee receipt
- Disability certificate (If applicable)
- Income Proof (Any one)
- Income certificate issued by a relevant government authority (Tehsildar or Magistrate)
- Intimation under section 143(1) document of earning member
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