Azim Premji Scholarship 2026: The Azim Premji Foundation has begun registration for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026. Eligible girl students can apply through the official website of the Azim Premji Foundation at azimpremjifoundation.org. Round 1 Scholarship applications for the 2026 cohort will be accepted from 10 to 31 August 2026.
The Azim Premji Scholarship is part of the Foundation’s broader commitment to improving the quality and equity of education in India. The initiative seeks to support girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue college education through an annual scholarship of INR 30,000, awarded for the full duration of their first undergraduate degree or diploma course.
Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 |
| Organised By | Azim Premji Foundation |
| Beneficiaries | Girl Students |
| Scholarship Amount | INR 30,000 per year (for full course duration) |
| Round 1 Application Window | 10–31 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Official Website | azimpremjifoundation.org |
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Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 Eligibility
All girl students who fulfil the following conditions are eligible to apply:
- Have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college in any of the eligible States or Union Territories.
- Have taken admission in the first year (for academic session 2026–27) as a regular student of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma course (2 to 5 years duration) at a government or a credible and bona fide private college or university, anywhere in India.
Eligible States/Union Territories
Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi (NCT), Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Caution: The Azim Premji Foundation does NOT charge any fee at any stage of the scholarship application process. Applicants should exercise caution and avoid falling prey to scams by impostors claiming otherwise.
Documents Required
The following documents must be submitted online through the official website only. There is no fee for submission of the application.
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Passport Photograph | A 2×2 inch recent coloured photo of front-face view, taken within the last 6 months. Selfies, photos with emojis/filters, objects covering the face, or other persons in frame are NOT accepted. |
| Aadhaar Card | A clear, coloured, unedited soft copy of the front side, with name, photograph, date of birth, and gender clearly visible. Screenshots, blurred images, or photocopies are NOT accepted. File format: PDF/PNG/JPG, size between 30 KB and 500 KB. |
| Bank Details | A clear, unedited soft copy of the first page of the bank passbook, showing account holder’s name, account number, IFSC, and branch details. |
| Class 10 Marksheet | Clear soft copy |
| Class 12 Marksheet | Clear soft copy |
| College Admission Proof | Bonafide certificate or tuition fee receipt showing name, college name, degree/course name, year of study, course start date, issue date, academic year, and seal/signature of the issuing authority. |
Guidelines for documents required are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Odia, Assamese, and Telugu on the official website. Explainer videos on “How to Apply” are also available on the Foundation’s YouTube channel.
How to Apply for Azim Premji Scholarship 2026
Follow these steps to apply for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official website of the Azim Premji Foundation at azimpremjifoundation.org.
- Click on the registration link available on the homepage.
- A new page will open where candidates must register themselves.
- Once registration is complete, fill in the application form.
- Click on submit and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a hard copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Purpose of the Scholarship
The purpose of the Azim Premji Scholarship is to support girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their college education. This initiative is part of the Azim Premji Foundation’s overall commitment to improving the quality and equity of education in India.
Important Links
| Azim Premji Scholarship — Apply Online | Applications |
|---|---|
| Renewal Application (2024 & 2025 Cohorts) | Opens September 2026 |
| Azim Premji Foundation Official Website | azimpremjifoundation.org |