Azim Premji Scholarship Yojana 2026: ₹30,000 annually for female students who have passed Class 10 or 12; applications open.

Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27: The Azim Premji Foundation has invited applications for its scholarship programme for eligible girl students. Under the scheme, selected students can receive ₹30,000 per year to support their first undergraduate degree or diploma course.

According to the information shown in the newspaper clipping you shared, applications are open from 10 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.

Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 – Overview

What is Azim Premji Scholarship?

The Azim Premji Scholarship is an education-support programme designed to help eligible girls continue their higher education after Class 12.

Selected students receive ₹30,000 every year during the duration of their first undergraduate degree or diploma course, subject to the applicable scholarship conditions.

For example:

• 2-year course – up to ₹60,000
• 3-year course – up to ₹90,000
• 4-year course – up to ₹1.20 lakh
• 5-year course – up to ₹1.50 lakh

Who Can Apply?

Eligible students generally need to meet the following conditions:

1. The applicant must be a girl student.
2. She must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from a government school/college as a regular student.
3. She must have taken admission to the first year of an eligible undergraduate degree or diploma course in the 2026-27 academic session.
4. The course should generally have a duration of 2 to 5 years.
5. The scholarship is intended for the student's first undergraduate degree/diploma.
6. Students pursuing the course through distance learning are not eligible under the applicable criteria.

Eligible States

The 2026-27 scholarship programme covers eligible students from several states and Union Territories, including:

Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Therefore, eligible girl students from Rajasthan can also apply.

Important Dates

Important: Apply before the deadline because applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Bank passbook/bank account details
• College admission proof
• Bonafide certificate or tuition fee receipt, wherever applicable

Applicants should upload clear and valid documents according to the specifications mentioned on the official application portal.

How to Apply for Azim Premji Scholarship 2026?

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Azim Premji Scholarship application portal.
2. Select the option for new applicants/registration.
3. Register using the required mobile number and OTP.
4. Enter your personal and educational details.
5. Provide your Class 10 and Class 12 information.
6. Enter your college/university admission details.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Carefully verify all information.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Save the application/registration details for future reference.