The Azim Premji Scholarship
The Azim Premji Scholarship is designed to empower girls who have completed secondary education in government schools by providing them with the financial means to pursue undergraduate studies. The foundation focuses more on access to opportunities and financial need rather than pure merit. The scholarship is available across 21 states and 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. The application process is completely free and online through the foundation's official website.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, a student must 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, and must 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.
- Must be a girl student
- Class 10 & 12 from a government school/college in an eligible state
- Admitted in 1st year of a UG degree/diploma (2–5 years) for session 2026-27
- Admission can be at any government or reputed private college anywhere in India
- From an economically weaker background (family income criteria applies)
- Students who have taken admission at Azim Premji University are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits & Scholarship Amount
| Detail | Amount/Info |
| Duration | Full course duration (2–5 years) |
| Disbursal | Directly to student's bank account |
| Usage | Tuition fees + other education expenses |
| Total (3-year degree) | ₹90,000 (₹30,000 × 3 years), provided annual renewal conditions are met |
| Application fee | Nil — completely free |
- Helps students manage the cost of higher education and reduces the financial burden on families Azimpremjischolarship
- Covers tuition fees and other academic expenses
- Multi-year coverage — no need to reapply from scratch every year
- Encourages girls from Tier 2/3 cities and rural areas to pursue higher education
- No application fee at any stage of the process
Exam Pattern
The Azim Premji Scholarship selection is a holistic process: Application Scrutiny (all applications reviewed for completeness and basic eligibility), Merit-cum-Need Assessment (the foundation evaluates academic performance alongside the family's financial situation), and Shortlisting (candidates who meet criteria are shortlisted for further interaction).
This scholarship is not purely merit-based — the foundation focuses more on access to opportunities and financial need.
Syllabus
Documents Required
- Passport size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank account details (passbook or last 1 month's bank statement)
- Class 10 marksheet (original)
- Class 12 marksheet (original)
- Bonafide certificate OR tuition fee receipt (as proof of admission)
All documents to be uploaded as clear, colour soft copies.
Important Dates
10 August 2026
31 August 2026
10 January 2027
31 January 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Girl students who completed Class 10 and 12 from government schools in eligible states and have taken admission in the 1st year of a UG degree/diploma for 2026-27.
No. Selection is based on a holistic merit-cum-need assessment — there is no separate written exam.
Quick Info
- Eligibility
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Class 10/12 Pass()Government school students
- Amount
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Scholarship Amount₹30,000 per year
- Category
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Non-government