The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the launch of the Azim Premji Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic session, a major initiative aimed at supporting the higher education of girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applications for the first round are now open, offering eligible students an annual grant of ₹30,000 to pursue their college degrees or diplomas.
This scholarship is designed to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses for the entire duration of the student’s undergraduate course, which can range from two to five years. The program’s goal is to remove financial barriers that often force girl students to drop out of higher education.
Key Dates for Application
The application process is divided into two rounds. It is crucial for interested students to note these deadlines:
- Round 1: September 10, 2025, to September 30, 2025
- Round 2: January 10, 2026, to January 30, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Gender: The scholarship is open only to girl students.
- Educational Background: Applicants must have completed both their Class 10 and Class 12 education as regular students from a government school.
- Current Enrollment: The student must be enrolled in the first year of a regular undergraduate degree or diploma program for the 2025-26 academic session at a recognized government or private college/university anywhere in India.
- Domicile: Applicants must be from one of the following 18 states or 1 union territory: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
How to Apply for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025
The application process is entirely online and can be completed in a few simple steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the Azim Premji Foundation’s official portal at
azimpremjifoundation.org. - Register: Click on the registration link for the “New Applicants Cohort 2025.” Register using a valid mobile number and complete the OTP verification.
- Fill Application and Upload Documents: Log in with the credentials provided and fill out the application form. Upload clear, scanned copies of all the required documents.
- Submit: Review the application to ensure all details and documents are correct, then click the “Submit” button to complete the process.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must have scanned copies of the following documents ready for upload. All documents should be clear and in PDF, PNG, or JPG format.
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Aadhaar card
- A recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last 6 months)
- Proof of admission to a first-year college course (such as a fee receipt, bonafide certificate, or admission letter)
- Bank account details
The Azim Premji Foundation does not charge any fee for the application process and warns students to be cautious of scams or impostors asking for money.
