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Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27: Applications Open for Girl Students
A big foundation in India is offering money to help girls go to college.
The program is called the Azim Premji Scholarship.
Girls who need help paying for school can apply online.
If they are chosen, they will get 30,000 rupees every year.
The money can support their studies for 2 to 5 years.
To apply, girls must have studied at a government school or college in India.
They also need to have passed Class 10 and Class 12.
Getting the best grades is not required, and there is no fee to apply.
The last day to send in an application is August 31, 2026.
The Azim Premji Foundation opened applications for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 on August 10, 2026, via its official website.
Selected girl students will receive Rs 30,000 annually for the duration of their undergraduate degree or certificate program.
The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
Eligible applicants must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 as regular students from a government school or college located in an eligible state or Union Territory.
Applicants must be admitted to the first year of a recognised 2-5 year undergraduate degree or diploma course, and there is no application fee.
- Who
- Underprivileged girl students who passed Class 10 and Class 12 as regular students from a government school or college in an eligible Indian state or Union Territory.
- What
- The Azim Premji Foundation opened applications for the 2026-27 Azim Premji Scholarship, which awards Rs 30,000 per year to selected students for the duration of their undergraduate degree or certificate program.
- Where
- India; applications are submitted online through the Azim Premji Foundation's official website, and the course can be pursued at a government or recognised private institution anywhere in India.
- When
- Applications opened on August 10, 2026, and must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
- Why
- To help underprivileged girls pursue higher education, with selection based on eligibility requirements rather than merit or grades.
Key facts
- Scholarship
- Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27
- Annual benefit
- Rs 30,000 per year
- Application start date
- August 10, 2026
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Application fee
- None
- Selection basis
- Not based on merit or grades
- Course duration
- 2 to 5 years (recognised undergraduate degree or diploma)
- Required documents
- Passport-size photo, Aadhaar Card, bank details, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, proof of college admission
Sources
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