:root {
            --maroon: #70181f;
            --green:  #427d3a;
            --black:  #000000;
            --white:  #ffffff;
            --light-bg: #f5f5f5;
            --text-gray: #555555;
            --border-light: #e0e0e0;
            --gold: #c9a84c;
        }

        * { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }

        body {
            font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
            line-height:1.6;
            color:var(--text-gray);
            background:var(--white);
        }

        /* ─── Hero ─── */
        .hero-section {
            min-height:100vh;
            position:relative;
            overflow:hidden;
            display:flex;
            align-items:center;
            padding:80px 0;
        }

        .hero-bg {
            position:absolute; inset:0;
            background:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?w=1600&h=900&fit=crop') center/cover no-repeat;
        }

        .hero-overlay {
            position:absolute; inset:0;
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,
                rgba(112,24,31,.95) 0%,
                rgba(112,24,31,.82) 50%,
                rgba(66,125,58,.78) 100%);
        }

        .hero-pattern {
            position:absolute; inset:0;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
                linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size:100% 100%,100% 100%,55px 55px,55px 55px;
            animation:patternMove 25s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes patternMove {
            0%   { background-position:0% 0%,100% 100%,0 0,0 0; }
            100% { background-position:100% 100%,0% 0%,55px 55px,55px 55px; }
        }

        .hero-content { position:relative; z-index:10; text-align:center; }

        .hero-badge {
            display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
            backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
            color:var(--white);
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
            padding:10px 28px; border-radius:50px;
            font-weight:600; font-size:14px;
            margin-bottom:30px;
            animation:floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes floatBadge {
            0%,100% { transform:translateY(0); }
            50%     { transform:translateY(-8px); }
        }

        .hero-badge i { color:var(--gold); animation:coinSpin 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

        @keyframes coinSpin {
            0%,100% { transform:rotateY(0deg); }
            50%     { transform:rotateY(180deg); }
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size:clamp(3.5rem,9vw,7rem);
            font-weight:900; color:var(--white);
            line-height:1.05; margin-bottom:20px;
            text-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
            animation:titleFadeIn 1s ease-out;
        }

        @keyframes titleFadeIn {
            from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(40px); }
            to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
        }

        .hero-title span {
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,#f0d080 50%,var(--gold) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip:text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
            background-clip:text;
            background-size:200% 200%;
            animation:goldShimmer 3s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes goldShimmer {
            0%,100% { background-position:0% 50%; }
            50%     { background-position:100% 50%; }
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.35rem);
            color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
            max-width:750px; margin:0 auto 50px;
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display:flex; gap:20px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
        }

        .hero-btn {
            display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
            padding:18px 45px; border-radius:50px;
            font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; text-decoration:none;
            transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position:relative; overflow:hidden;
        }

        .hero-btn-primary {
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#b8942e);
            color:var(--black);
            box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(201,168,76,.4);
        }

        .hero-btn-primary::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;
            width:0; height:0; border-radius:50%;
            background:var(--maroon);
            transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
            transition:width .6s ease,height .6s ease;
        }

        .hero-btn-primary span,
        .hero-btn-primary i { position:relative; z-index:1; transition:color .4s; }
        .hero-btn-primary:hover::before { width:300px; height:300px; }
        .hero-btn-primary:hover { transform:translateY(-8px); color:var(--white); }

        .hero-btn-secondary {
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
            backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
            color:var(--white);
            border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
        }

        .hero-btn-secondary:hover {
            background:var(--white); color:var(--maroon);
            transform:translateY(-8px); border-color:var(--white);
        }

        .scroll-indicator {
            position:absolute; bottom:40px; left:50%;
            transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:10;
            animation:scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes scrollBounce {
            0%,100% { transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
            50%     { transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(12px); }
        }

        .scroll-indicator i { font-size:2rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

        /* ─── Stats ─── */
        .stats-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--light-bg); }

        .stats-container {
            background:var(--white); border-radius:20px;
            padding:50px 30px; box-shadow:0 10px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
        }

        .stats-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:40px; }

        .stat-item {
            text-align:center; padding:20px;
            opacity:0; animation:fadeInScale .6s ease forwards;
        }

        .stat-item:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.2s;}
        .stat-item:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.4s;}
        .stat-item:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.6s;}
        .stat-item:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.8s;}

        @keyframes fadeInScale {
            from { opacity:0; transform:scale(.8) translateY(20px); }
            to   { opacity:1; transform:scale(1) translateY(0); }
        }

        .stat-icon {
            width:80px; height:80px;
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 20px;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            transition:all .5s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(112,24,31,.3);
            position:relative; overflow:hidden;
        }

        .stat-icon::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; inset:-10px;
            background:linear-gradient(45deg,var(--green),var(--maroon));
            opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s ease;
            animation:rotate 3s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes rotate { from{transform:rotate(0)} to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }

        .stat-item:hover .stat-icon::before { opacity:1; }
        .stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
            background:var(--green);
            transform:scale(1.15) translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(66,125,58,.5);
        }

        .stat-icon i { font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--white); position:relative; z-index:1; }
        .stat-number { font-size:2.5rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:8px; }
        .stat-label  { font-size:.95rem; color:var(--text-gray); font-weight:500; }

        /* ─── Section Header ─── */
        .section-header { text-align:center; margin-bottom:60px; }

        .section-tag {
            display:inline-block; background:var(--maroon); color:var(--white);
            padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px;
            font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
            text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; margin-bottom:15px;
        }

        .section-title { font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem); font-weight:800; color:var(--black); margin-bottom:15px; }
        .section-desc  { font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--text-gray); max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; }

        /* ─── Scholarship Cards ─── */
        .scholarships-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--white); }

        .scholarships-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:30px; }

        .scholarship-card {
            background:var(--white); border-radius:20px;
            box-shadow:0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.09);
            transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            border:2px solid transparent; overflow:hidden;
            position:relative;
        }

        .scholarship-card::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0;
            height:5px;
            background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon),var(--gold),var(--green));
            transform:scaleX(0); transition:transform .4s ease;
        }

        .scholarship-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }

        .scholarship-card:hover {
            transform:translateY(-18px) scale(1.02);
            border-color:var(--maroon);
            box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(112,24,31,.18);
        }

        .card-header-band {
            padding:30px 30px 25px;
            position:relative; overflow:hidden;
        }

        .band-merit    { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28); }
        .band-need     { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),#5fa94d); }
        .band-sports   { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6b8a,#2196b0); }
        .band-research { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6b2fa0,#8e44ad); }
        .band-govt     { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#b8942e); }
        .band-alumni   { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e50,#34495e); }

        .card-header-band::after {
            content:'';
            position:absolute; top:-30%; right:-10%;
            width:130px; height:130px; border-radius:50%;
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
        }

        .band-icon {
            width:65px; height:65px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);
            border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:15px;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            transition:all .4s ease;
        }

        .scholarship-card:hover .band-icon { transform:scale(1.1) rotate(360deg); background:rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
        .band-icon i { font-size:2rem; color:var(--white); }

        .card-header-band h4 { font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:5px; }
        .card-header-band .amount {
            font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:900; color:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
            text-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
        }

        .card-body-1 { padding:25px 30px 30px; }

        .card-body-1 p { font-size:.92rem; color:var(--text-gray); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:20px; }

        .eligibility-list { list-style:none; padding:0; margin-bottom:22px; }

        .eligibility-list li {
            display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;
            font-size:.88rem; color:var(--text-gray);
            margin-bottom:9px; line-height:1.5;
        }

        .eligibility-list i { color:var(--green); margin-top:3px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:.95rem; }

        .deadline-row {
            display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
            background:rgba(112,24,31,.07); padding:12px 16px; border-radius:10px;
            margin-bottom:20px;
        }

        .deadline-row i { color:var(--maroon); font-size:1rem; }
        .deadline-row span { font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--maroon); }

        .apply-btn {
            display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
            width:100%; justify-content:center;
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            color:var(--white); padding:13px 20px; border-radius:12px;
            font-size:.92rem; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none;
            transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position:relative; overflow:hidden;
        }

        .apply-btn::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;
            width:0; height:0; border-radius:50%; background:var(--green);
            transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
            transition:width .6s ease,height .6s ease;
        }

        .apply-btn span,
        .apply-btn i { position:relative; z-index:1; }
        .apply-btn:hover::before { width:300px; height:300px; }
        .apply-btn:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); color:var(--white); box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(112,24,31,.4); }

        /* ─── Process ─── */
        .process-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--light-bg); }

        .process-grid {
            display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:0;
            position:relative;
        }

        .process-grid::before {
            content:''; position:absolute;
            top:45px; left:10%; right:10%;
            height:3px;
            background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon),var(--gold),var(--green));
            z-index:0;
        }

        .process-step {
            background:var(--white); border-radius:15px; padding:30px 20px;
            text-align:center; margin:0 10px;
            transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position:relative; z-index:1;
            box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
            opacity:0; animation:fadeInScale .6s ease forwards;
        }

        .process-step:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.1s;}
        .process-step:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.25s;}
        .process-step:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.4s;}
        .process-step:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.55s;}
        .process-step:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.7s;}

        .process-step:hover {
            transform:translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--green));
            box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(112,24,31,.3);
        }

        .step-num {
            width:55px; height:55px;
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 18px;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:900; color:var(--white);
            box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(112,24,31,.35);
            transition:all .4s ease;
        }

        .process-step:hover .step-num { background:var(--white); color:var(--maroon); transform:scale(1.2) rotate(360deg); }

        .process-step h5 { font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--black); margin-bottom:8px; transition:color .4s; }
        .process-step p  { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-gray); line-height:1.5; transition:color .4s; }
        .process-step:hover h5 { color:var(--white); }
        .process-step:hover p  { color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

        /* ─── Documents ─── */
        .documents-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--black); }

        .section-header.light .section-tag  { background:var(--white); color:var(--black); }
        .section-header.light .section-title{ color:var(--white); }
        .section-header.light .section-desc { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

        .docs-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:25px; }

        .doc-card {
            background:var(--white); border-radius:15px; padding:30px 22px;
            text-align:center;
            transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:2px solid transparent;
        }

        .doc-card::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--green));
            opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s ease;
        }

        .doc-card > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }

        .doc-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
        .doc-card:hover {
            transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1.04);
            border-color:var(--white);
            box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(112,24,31,.4);
        }

        .doc-icon {
            width:70px; height:70px; background:var(--maroon);
            border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 18px;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            transition:all .4s ease;
        }

        .doc-card:hover .doc-icon { background:var(--white); transform:scale(1.1) rotate(360deg); }
        .doc-icon i { font-size:2rem; color:var(--white); transition:all .4s ease; }
        .doc-card:hover .doc-icon i { color:var(--maroon); }

        .doc-card h5 { font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--black); margin-bottom:6px; transition:color .4s; }
        .doc-card p  { font-size:.83rem; color:var(--text-gray); line-height:1.5; transition:color .4s; }
        .doc-card:hover h5 { color:var(--white); }
        .doc-card:hover p  { color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

        /* ─── FAQ ─── */
        .faq-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--white); }

        .faq-container { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }

        .faq-item {
            background:var(--white); border-radius:15px;
            margin-bottom:18px; overflow:hidden;
            box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
            transition:all .3s ease;
        }

        .faq-item:hover { box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(112,24,31,.15); }

        .faq-question {
            padding:22px 30px; cursor:pointer;
            display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
            transition:all .3s ease; border-left:4px solid transparent;
        }

        .faq-question:hover { background:var(--light-bg); border-left-color:var(--maroon); }

        .faq-question h5 { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--black); margin:0; flex-grow:1; }

        .faq-icon {
            width:35px; height:35px; background:var(--maroon);
            border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            flex-shrink:0; transition:all .3s ease;
        }

        .faq-icon i { color:var(--white); font-size:1.1rem; transition:transform .3s ease; }
        .faq-item.active .faq-icon { background:var(--green); }
        .faq-item.active .faq-icon i { transform:rotate(180deg); }

        .faq-answer { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .4s ease; }

        .faq-answer-content {
            padding:0 30px 22px 30px;
            font-size:.95rem; color:var(--text-gray); line-height:1.7;
        }

        .faq-item.active .faq-answer { max-height:300px; }

        /* ─── Application Form ─── */
        .apply-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--light-bg); }

        .apply-container {
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon) 0%,#8b1f28 25%,var(--green) 75%,#5fa94d 100%);
            background-size:400% 400%;
            border-radius:20px; padding:60px 50px;
            position:relative; overflow:hidden;
            animation:gradientAnim 15s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes gradientAnim {
            0%,100% { background-position:0% 50%; }
            50%     { background-position:100% 50%; }
        }

        .apply-container::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; top:-50%; left:-50%;
            width:200%; height:200%;
            background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 0%,transparent 70%);
            animation:rotateGlow 10s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes rotateGlow {
            from { transform:rotate(0); }
            to   { transform:rotate(360deg); }
        }

        .apply-container > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }

        .apply-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }

        .apply-info h3 { font-size:2.8rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:20px; text-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
        .apply-info p  { font-size:1.05rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.95); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:30px; }

        .apply-perks { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }

        .perk-item {
            display:flex; align-items:center; gap:15px;
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
            padding:16px 22px; border-radius:12px;
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
            transition:all .3s ease;
        }

        .perk-item:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.25); transform:translateX(10px); }
        .perk-item i { font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; }
        .perk-item span { font-size:.95rem; color:var(--white); font-weight:500; }

        .apply-form-card {
            background:var(--white); border-radius:20px; padding:40px;
            box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
        }

        .apply-form-card h4 { font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:30px; text-align:center; }

        .form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:15px; }
        .form-group { margin-bottom:18px; }
        .form-label { font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--black); margin-bottom:7px; display:block; }

        .form-control, .form-select {
            width:100%; padding:13px 17px;
            border:2px solid var(--border-light); border-radius:10px;
            font-size:.92rem; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
            outline:none; transition:all .3s ease; background:var(--light-bg);
        }

        .form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
            border-color:var(--maroon); background:var(--white);
            box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(112,24,31,.1);
        }

        .submit-btn {
            width:100%; padding:16px;
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            color:var(--white); border:none; border-radius:12px;
            font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700;
            font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; cursor:pointer;
            transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position:relative; overflow:hidden; margin-top:5px;
        }

        .submit-btn::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;
            width:0; height:0; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold);
            transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
            transition:width .6s ease,height .6s ease;
        }

        .submit-btn span { position:relative; z-index:1; }
        .submit-btn:hover::before { width:500px; height:500px; }
        .submit-btn:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(112,24,31,.4); }

        /* ─── CTA ─── */
        .cta-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--green); text-align:center; }

        .cta-content h3 { font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); font-weight:800; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:20px; }
        .cta-content p  { font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:35px; }

        .cta-btn {
            display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
            background:var(--white); color:var(--green);
            padding:18px 45px; border-radius:50px;
            font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem; text-decoration:none;
            transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
            position:relative; overflow:hidden;
            box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
        }

        .cta-btn::before {
            content:''; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;
            width:0; height:0; border-radius:50%;
            background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),#8b1f28);
            transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
            transition:width .6s ease,height .6s ease;
        }

        .cta-btn span,
        .cta-btn i { position:relative; z-index:1; transition:all .4s ease; }
        .cta-btn:hover::before { width:400px; height:400px; }
        .cta-btn:hover { transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.3); color:var(--white); }
        .cta-btn:hover i { animation:arrowBounce .6s ease infinite; }

        @keyframes arrowBounce {
            0%,100%{transform:translateX(5px);}
            50%{transform:translateX(10px);}
        }

        /* ─── Responsive ─── */
        @media(max-width:1200px){
            .stats-grid         { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
            .scholarships-grid  { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
            .process-grid       { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:15px; }
            .process-grid::before { display:none; }
            .docs-grid          { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
        }

        @media(max-width:768px){
            .stats-grid         { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .scholarships-grid  { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .process-grid       { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .docs-grid          { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
            .apply-grid         { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .form-row           { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .hero-actions       { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
            .apply-container    { padding:30px 20px; }
        }