Steps To Apply for the INR 30,000 Azim Premji Scholarship Before August 31

The Azim Premji Foundation has officially opened the application window for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 cohort, providing financial assistance to young women pursuing higher education. Aimed at reducing systemic and financial barriers for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the initiative grants selected candidates INR 30,000 per year for the entire duration of their undergraduate degree or diploma course.

Key Highlights and Scholarship Benefits

The financial assistance is designed to cover tuition fees and other out-of-pocket academic expenses. Key structural details of the scholarship include:

• Annual Grant: INR 30,000 disbursed directly into the student’s bank account every year.
• Duration: Awarded for the full span of regular undergraduate programs lasting between two to five years, allowing total support of up to INR 1.5 lakh for longer professional courses.
• No Merit or Income Bar: The scholarship is not awarded on the basis of marks, caste, religion, or income thresholds, provided applicants meet the foundational schooling and enrollment criteria. Azim Premji Scholarship 2026: Registration, Eligibility and How To Apply.

Eligibility Criteria of Azim Premji Scholarship

To qualify for the 2026–27 scholarship cohort, applicants must fulfil specific requirements established by the Foundation:

• Gender: The program is exclusively open to girl students.
• Schooling Background: Candidates must have completed both Class 10 and Class 12 as regular students from a government school or college located within an eligible State or Union Territory.
• Eligible Regions: The coverage map for the 2026 cohort includes states such as Andhra Pradesh, Delhi (NCT), Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Odisha, and several others.
• Higher Education Enrollment: Applicants must have secured admission into the first year of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma program (ranging from two to five years) at any government or credible private institution across India for the 2026–27 academic session. It must be the student's first undergraduate qualification.

Note: Students enrolled in distance-learning programs, those admitted to Azim Premji University, or past recipients of Wipro-backed scholarships (such as the Santoor Scholarship) are ineligible.

Step-by-Step Guide To Apply

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal at azimpremjifoundation.org without paying any registration fees.

• Registration: Navigate to the official Azim Premji Foundation website at azimpremjifoundation.org and click on the link for "Register New Applicants Cohort 2026".
• Credentials Setup: Enter a valid mobile number, verify it using the One-Time Password (OTP), and create a secure user ID and password.
• Form Completion: Log into the portal using the newly generated credentials and accurately fill out the scholarship application form with personal and academic details.
• Document Upload: Upload clear, unedited digital copies of required files (PDF, PNG, or JPG formats between 30 KB and 500 KB). Documents include a recent passport-size colour photograph, Aadhaar card, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, official college admission proof and valid bank account details.
• Final Submission: Review all entered data, enter valid bank routing details for direct disbursement, and submit the form. Applicants should save a printed or digital copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Deadlines for Azim Premji Scholarship 2026

The Round 1 application window opened on August 10, 2026, and will remain active until August 31. A second application round has been scheduled by the Foundation from January 10 to January 31, 2027. Eligible students are advised to complete their submissions ahead of the August deadline to avoid last-minute technical hurdles.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 13, 2026 01:27 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).