The Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 is an important scholarship opportunity for girl students who want to continue their higher education after Class 12. The scholarship is provided by the Azim Premji Foundation to reduce financial barriers and encourage girls to pursue undergraduate degree and diploma courses.

For the 2026-27 cohort, the Foundation has expanded the programme to include Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT) along with the previously covered regions. Eligible girl students can receive ₹30,000 per year for the duration of their first undergraduate degree or diploma course, subject to the scholarship conditions.

Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 – Overview

Particular	Details
Scholarship Name	Azim Premji Scholarship
Academic Year	2026-27
Organisation	Azim Premji Foundation
Beneficiary	Eligible Girl Students
Scholarship Amount	₹30,000 per year
Maximum Support	Up to ₹1.5 lakh
Course	Undergraduate Degree / Diploma
Course Duration	2 to 5 Years
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	No Fee
2026 Round 1	10 August to 31 August 2026
Official Website	Azim Premji Foundation

The Foundation states that the scholarship is not based on merit, caste, income or religion. The primary purpose is to support girls in continuing their college education.

Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 Important Dates

For the 2026 cohort, the official Foundation website has announced the first application round.

Event	Date
Application Start Date	10 August 2026
Round 1 Last Date	31 August 2026
Scholarship Year	2026-27
Renewal for Previous Cohorts	From September 2026

Students should submit their application before the deadline and avoid waiting until the last day.

Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 Eligibility

No.	Eligibility Criteria	Details
1	Gender	The applicant must be a girl student.
2	Class 10 Qualification	Must have passed Class 10 as a regular student.
3	Class 12 Qualification	Must have passed Class 12 as a regular student.
4	School/College	Class 10 and 12 must be completed from a government school/college in an eligible State/UT.
5	Current Admission	Must be admitted to the first year of an eligible undergraduate degree or diploma course in 2026-27.
6	Course Duration	The regular course should have a duration of 2 to 5 years.
7	Institution	The course may be offered by a government institution or a credible private college/university anywhere in India.
8	First Degree/Diploma	The applicant must be pursuing her first undergraduate degree or diploma.
9	Age Limit	No age limit is specified.
10	Merit Requirement	The scholarship is not awarded solely on academic merit.

Eligible States and Union Territories

Particular	Details
Scholarship Cohort	2026-27
Newly Added Region 1	Andhra Pradesh
Newly Added Region 2	Delhi (NCT)
Previous Eligible Regions	Other eligible States/UTs covered under the scholarship
New Addition	Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT) have been added for the 2026 cohort
Application Round 1	10 August to 31 August 2026

Azim Premji Scholarship Amount 2026-27

Selected students will receive ₹30,000 every year for the duration of their first undergraduate degree or diploma course.

The Foundation states that support can continue for a course lasting between 2 and 5 years, meaning the total support can be up to ₹1.5 lakh for a five-year programme. Students can use the financial support for tuition fees or other educational and out-of-pocket expenses.

Course Duration	Annual Scholarship	Maximum Total Support
2 Years	₹30,000	₹60,000
3 Years	₹30,000	₹90,000
4 Years	₹30,000	₹1,20,000
5 Years	₹30,000	₹1,50,000

Documents Required for Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27

Document	Requirement
Recent Passport Photograph	2×2 inch coloured front-face photograph
Aadhaar Card	Clear coloured front-side copy
Bank Passbook	First page showing account holder name, account number, IFSC and branch
Class 10 Marksheet	Clear front-side copy
Class 12 Marksheet	Clear front-side copy
College Admission Proof	Bonafide Certificate or Tuition Fee Receipt

 

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