What: HDFC Bank has announced the launch of HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarships.
This initiative aims to cover four to nine students across the country and will shortlist the best 5000 students for educational scholarships ranging from Rs 2,500 to Rs 10 lakh for students from class 4 to 9.
HDFC Bank is running this programme in association with Horlicks.
Criteria for selection
~ To qualify for the scholarship, registered students have to undergo four rounds of tests -- two telephonic and two written, over a period of 16 weeks.
~ The final 5000 awardees would be selected based on the final round scores, extra-curricular achievements and academics.
To register
~ Parents are expected to register their wards by filling in the registration form available in respective schools.
~ You can also register online by logging on to www.hdfcbank.com/meritus
Important date
~ The last date for registration submission is February 22, 2009.
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