Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility, ₹30,000 Amount & Apply
The Azim Premji Scholarship 2026–27 is a private scholarship programme of the Azim Premji Foundation for eligible girl students entering the first year of their first undergraduate degree or diploma programme.
The scholarship provides ₹30,000 per year for the full duration of the eligible programme, which can be between 2 and 5 years. For a five-year eligible programme, the potential total support is therefore ₹1.5 lakh. The Foundation says the money can be used toward tuition fees or other out-of-pocket expenses associated with completing higher education.
For the 2026–27 cohort, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT) have been added to the eligible regions. The current Foundation application page lists 21 eligible States/UTs.
Current Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 Status
The current official application page states that the Round 1 application window for the 2026 cohort is closed.
However, students who missed Round 1 can register for the scholarship and upload their documents, with application submission scheduled during Round 2 from 10 January to 31 January 2027. The Foundation advises applicants to use its scholarship portal for the latest status and instructions.
This means students who intend to apply should not wait until January to prepare their documents.
What Is the Azim Premji Scholarship?
The Azim Premji Scholarship is an initiative of the Azim Premji Foundation designed to help girl students continue their college education by reducing financial barriers.
The programme began in 2024–25 and has been expanded in phases. The Foundation says it initially covered selected districts in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. It was expanded to 18 States and one Union Territory in 2025–26, and Andhra Pradesh and Delhi were added for 2026–27.
This is not a Government of India scholarship. It is a private philanthropic initiative of the Azim Premji Foundation.
Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Azim Premji Scholarship |
| Academic cohort | 2026–27 |
| Organisation | Azim Premji Foundation |
| Eligible applicants | Girl students meeting the prescribed conditions |
| Scholarship amount | ₹30,000 per year |
| Programme duration | 2 to 5 years |
| Maximum potential support | ₹1.5 lakh |
| Course | First undergraduate degree or diploma |
| Study mode | Regular |
| Year of study for new applicants | First year |
| College location | Anywhere in India |
| Merit-based | No |
| Age limit | No age limit stated by the Foundation |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Round 1 | Closed |
| Round 2 submission | 10–31 January 2027 |
The official Foundation pages should be checked before applying because application dates and programme instructions can change.
How Much Scholarship Is Given?
The scholarship amount is:
₹30,000 per year
The total potential support depends on the duration of the eligible programme:
| Programme duration | Potential total |
|---|---|
| 2 years | ₹60,000 |
| 3 years | ₹90,000 |
| 4 years | ₹1,20,000 |
| 5 years | ₹1,50,000 |
The Foundation states that the annual support can be used for tuition fees or other out-of-pocket expenses incurred toward completion of education.
The ₹1.5 lakh figure is therefore a maximum potential amount for a five-year eligible programme, not a fixed payment received by every scholarship recipient.
Who Can Apply?
For the 2026–27 cohort, an applicant must satisfy the Foundation's stated eligibility conditions.
The applicant must:
Be a girl student.
Have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student.
Have completed Class 10 and Class 12 from a government school or college in one of the eligible States/UTs.
Have taken admission in the first year for the 2026–27 academic session.
Be a regular student of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma programme.
Be enrolled in a programme with a duration of 2 to 5 years.
Be studying at a government institution or a credible and bona fide private college or university.
Be pursuing the first undergraduate degree or diploma after Class 12.
The higher-education institution can be located anywhere in India, provided the other requirements are satisfied.
Is the Scholarship Based on Marks or Merit?
No.
The Foundation states that the scholarship is not awarded on the basis of merit. It also states that the programme is not based on caste, income or religion.
This does not mean that every girl student can apply. The applicant must still meet the specific eligibility requirements concerning schooling, State/UT, course, year of study and previous educational status.
Eligible States and Union Territory for 2026-27
The Foundation currently lists these 21 eligible States/UTs:
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
Uttarakhand
Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT) were added for the 2026 cohort.
Where Can the Student Study?
The college or university where the student is pursuing higher education can be anywhere in India.
However, the schooling condition is different.
For the 2026–27 cohort, the Foundation requires the applicant to have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college in one of the eligible States/UTs.
Therefore, simply studying in an eligible State is not enough if the applicant does not satisfy the specified Class 10 and Class 12 schooling requirement.
Which Courses Are Eligible?
The programme covers a student's first undergraduate:
Degree course, or
Diploma course
The course must:
Be recognised.
Be a regular programme.
Have a duration of 2 to 5 years.
Be the applicant's first undergraduate degree or diploma after Class 12.
Be entered in the first year for the 2026–27 academic session.
Are Distance-Learning Courses Eligible?
No.
The Foundation states that applicants must be first-year regular students of an eligible recognised degree or diploma programme.
Distance-learning students therefore do not meet the stated 2026–27 eligibility condition.
Can Second- or Later-Year Students Apply?
No, not as new applicants for the 2026–27 cohort.
The current eligibility requirement is first-year admission for the 2026–27 academic session. Students already receiving the scholarship from earlier cohorts may instead have a separate renewal process.
Is There an Age Limit?
The Foundation's current FAQ states that there is no age limit.
Applicants must nevertheless satisfy all other eligibility conditions.
Who Is Not Eligible?
The Foundation currently identifies several exclusions.
An applicant is not eligible if:
The applicant is not a girl student.
The applicant does not satisfy the Class 10 and Class 12 government-school/college requirement in an eligible State/UT.
The applicant is not entering the first year in 2026–27.
The programme is being pursued through distance learning.
The programme is not an eligible recognised undergraduate degree or diploma.
It is not the applicant's first undergraduate degree or diploma after Class 12.
The applicant has secured admission to a programme at Azim Premji University for 2026–27 or earlier.
The applicant is or has been a recipient of Wipro scholarships, including the Santoor scholarship.
Documents Required
The current official application page specifies the following documents.
1. Passport Photograph
The Foundation asks for:
A recent coloured photograph
Front-face view
Approximately 2 × 2 inches
Taken within the previous six months
It specifically says not to upload a selfie, filtered photograph, photograph containing emojis, an object covering the face, or another person.
2. Aadhaar Card
The applicant must submit a clear, coloured and unedited soft copy of the front side of the Aadhaar card, with the required details visible.
The Foundation says not to submit a screenshot, blurred copy or photocopy.
3. Bank Account Proof
The applicant should provide a clear copy of the first page of the bank passbook showing:
Account holder's name
Account number
IFSC
Branch details
If the passbook is unavailable or the information is unclear/handwritten, the Foundation allows a recent bank statement meeting its specified requirements.
The Foundation also states that the savings account should be active and held with a scheduled commercial bank.
4. Class 10 Marksheet
A clear and unedited copy of the front side of the Class 10 marksheet is required.
The Foundation specifies that applicants should not submit blurred, cropped, edited, password-protected, photocopied or otherwise unacceptable versions.
5. Class 12 Marksheet
A clear and unedited copy of the front side of the Class 12 marksheet is required.
The same document-quality requirements apply.
6. College Admission Proof
The applicant must provide either:
A bona fide certificate, or
A tuition-fee receipt
The document must contain the information specified by the Foundation, including the student's name, college, degree/course, year of study, course start date, issue date, academic year and authorised seal/signature.
The current page states that accepted file formats are PDF, PNG and JPG, with a file size between 30 KB and 500 KB.
Is There Any Application Fee?
No.
The Azim Premji Foundation explicitly states that it does not charge any fee at any stage of the scholarship application process. Applicants should be cautious of individuals or websites asking for money in exchange for registration, processing or scholarship approval.
Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 Application Status
The current official application page provides the following status:
Round 1: Closed
Students who missed Round 1 can register and upload documents.
Round 2 application submission: 10–31 January 2027
Scholarship confirmation and disbursal for shortlisted applicants from earlier rounds are ongoing.
Renewal for the 2024 and 2025 cohorts is open, with the Foundation currently showing 30 October 2026 as the deadline for the first renewal batch.
Because dates can be updated, applicants should verify the live Foundation page before submitting anything.
How to Apply
Applications should be made through the official Azim Premji Foundation scholarship portal.
Step 1: Check the eligibility rules
Confirm:
Girl-student eligibility
Class 10 and Class 12 schooling requirements
Eligible State/UT
First-year admission
Regular study mode
Course duration
First undergraduate degree/diploma requirement
Exclusion conditions
Step 2: Register
Use the official scholarship portal to register for the 2026 cohort.
The Foundation currently allows students who missed Round 1 to register and upload documents before the Round 2 submission period.
Step 3: Prepare the documents
Keep the photograph, Aadhaar, bank proof, Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet and college admission proof ready.
Step 4: Upload the documents
Upload clear, unedited files that meet the Foundation's file-format and size requirements.
Step 5: Complete the application
Enter the requested personal, educational and college information carefully.
Step 6: Review everything
Check names, dates, educational details, bank information and uploaded documents before submission.
Step 7: Submit during the applicable window
For students who missed Round 1, the Foundation currently lists 10–31 January 2027 for Round 2 application submission.
Step 8: Keep your application details
Save your registration/application information so that you can use the official portal for future communication and status checking.
What About Existing Scholarship Recipients?
Students from the 2024 and 2025 cohorts have a separate renewal process.
The current renewal page says eligible previous recipients continuing their undergraduate degree or diploma in 2026–27 can renew their scholarship by submitting valid college-enrolment proof through the scholarship portal.
For 2026–27 renewal, the Foundation states that the scholarship amount will be credited in two instalments:
₹15,000
₹15,000
The renewal page also specifies that the student must continue the eligible undergraduate degree or diploma and provide acceptable college-enrolment proof.
New Application vs Renewal
These two processes should not be confused.
New applicant:
A girl student entering the first year of an eligible undergraduate degree or diploma in 2026–27.
Renewal applicant:
A student who previously received the Azim Premji Scholarship in the 2024 or 2025 cohort and is continuing the eligible programme in 2026–27.
Common Application Mistakes
Before submitting, check that you have not:
Applied as a second- or later-year student.
Confused college location with the required Class 10/Class 12 schooling condition.
Uploaded a selfie instead of the specified photograph.
Uploaded a blurred or edited document.
Submitted an Aadhaar screenshot.
Uploaded an unacceptable marksheet.
Provided incorrect bank-account details.
Used an inactive bank account.
Uploaded an unacceptable college admission document.
Applied through an unofficial agent.
Paid someone claiming to guarantee scholarship approval.
The Foundation itself warns applicants that it does not charge any fee at any stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Azim Premji Scholarship a government scholarship?
No. It is a private scholarship initiative of the Azim Premji Foundation.
How much is the scholarship?
The Foundation provides ₹30,000 per year for the eligible undergraduate programme, which may run for 2 to 5 years. The maximum potential support is ₹1.5 lakh for a five-year programme.
Is it merit-based?
No. The Foundation states that the scholarship is not based on merit, caste, income or religion.
Can boys apply?
No. The programme is specifically for eligible girl students.
Can a second-year student apply as a new applicant?
No. New applicants for 2026–27 must be first-year students.
Can distance-learning students apply?
No. The stated requirement is a first-year regular programme.
Can a student study in a private college?
Yes, if the institution is a credible and bona fide private college or university and all other eligibility requirements are met.
Can the college be outside the student's home State?
Yes. The higher-education institution can be anywhere in India. The Class 10 and Class 12 schooling condition must still meet the Foundation's eligible-region requirements.
Is there an age limit?
The Foundation's current FAQ says there is no age limit.
Are Andhra Pradesh students eligible?
Yes. Andhra Pradesh was added to the eligible regions for the 2026–27 cohort, subject to the remaining eligibility conditions.
Are Delhi students eligible?
Yes. Delhi (NCT) was also added for the 2026–27 cohort.
Is there an application fee?
No. The Foundation says there is no fee at any stage of the application process.
When is Round 2?
The current Foundation page states that Round 2 application submission is scheduled for 10–31 January 2027. Students who missed Round 1 can register and upload documents in advance.
Can Azim Premji University students apply?
No. Admission to an Azim Premji University programme for 2026–27 or earlier is listed as an exclusion.
Can previous Wipro scholarship recipients apply?
The Foundation states that applicants who are or have been recipients of Wipro scholarships, including the Santoor scholarship, are not eligible.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. The Azim Premji Scholarship is a private philanthropic initiative of the Azim Premji Foundation and is not a Government of India scholarship.
Eligibility, application dates, document requirements, renewal rules and other conditions may change. Always check the latest information on the official Azim Premji Foundation scholarship website before applying.
Direct Govt News is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Azim Premji Foundation, Wipro, Azim Premji University or any government department.
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