Azim Premji Scholarship 2026: Registration Starts, Girl Students to Get Rs 30,000/Year — Check Eligibility & How to Apply
Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 registration has opened for girl students from government schools. Eligible candidates get Rs 30,000 annually. Check eligibility, documents and how to apply before August 31.
The Azim Premji Foundation has opened registrations for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27, a financial aid programme aimed at helping underprivileged girl students pursue higher education. The application window opened on August 10 and will remain open until August 31, 2026. Eligible candidates will receive Rs 30,000 every year for the full duration of their undergraduate degree or diploma course.
What Is the Azim Premji Scholarship?
The scholarship is part of the Azim Premji Foundation’s broader mission to improve access and equity in education across India. Unlike many scholarships, this one is not merit-based — selection depends entirely on meeting the foundation’s eligibility criteria rather than marks or rank. The programme is backed by the Wipro Group and currently runs across multiple eligible states and Union Territories.
Importantly, the foundation has clarified that no fee is charged at any stage of the application process, so students should be cautious of any third party asking for payment in the scholarship’s name.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27, students must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a girl student — the scholarship is exclusively for female candidates.
- Must have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college in one of the eligible states or Union Territories.
- Must have secured admission in the first year of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma course (2 to 5 years duration) at a government or credible private college/university anywhere in India.
- This must be the student’s first undergraduate degree — students already admitted to Azim Premji University are not eligible.
Scholarship Benefit
Selected students will receive Rs 30,000 annually as financial aid, disbursed for the entire duration of their course — meaning a student pursuing a 3-year degree could receive up to Rs 90,000 in total, while those in a 5-year programme could receive up to Rs 1,50,000 over the course.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Students can apply online through the Azim Premji Foundation’s official scholarship portal by following these steps:
- Visit the Azim Premji Foundation’s official website.
- Click on ‘Register New Applicants Cohort 2026’.
- Enter your mobile number and verify it using the OTP sent to you.
- Create your password and user ID.
- Log in and fill out the application form completely.
- Upload all required documents (photograph, mark sheets, admission proof, bank details, etc.).
- Double-check your bank account details for accuracy, since the scholarship amount is transferred directly.
- Save and submit the completed application before the deadline.
Key Dates to Remember
Registrations for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 opened on August 10, 2026, and the last date to apply is August 31, 2026. Students are advised not to wait until the final days, since technical glitches or document issues can delay submission.
Scholarships like this one continue to play an important role in helping girl students from government schools access higher education without financial barriers. Students and parents are encouraged to verify all details directly on the foundation’s official website before applying. For more updates on scholarships, admissions and other student-focused news, keep following Jantantra TV.
