Azim Premji Scholarship 2026: Eligibility, Amount and Application Steps

The Azim Premji Foundation has invited applications for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27. The scheme supports girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to continue their studies after Class 12.

Selected students will receive ₹30,000 each year. The scholarship continues for the full length of the student’s first undergraduate degree or diploma course, subject to the foundation’s conditions.

The application window opened on August 10, 2026, and will close on August 31, 2026. Students should apply through the official Azim Premji Foundation website before the deadline. Waiting for the last day can turn a simple form into a small exam of its own.

What is the Azim Premji Scholarship?

The scholarship aims to improve access to higher education in India. It is meant for girl students who have passed Class 12 and joined their first undergraduate degree or diploma course.

The award is not based on marks or merit. However, applicants must meet all the eligibility rules and submit valid documents. The scholarship amount is paid every year for the full duration of the first eligible course, which can last from two to five years.

Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• They must be girl students.
• They must have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as regular students.
• They must have studied in a government school or college in an eligible state or Union Territory.
• They must have taken admission to the first year of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma course for the 2026-27 academic session.
• The course must be a regular programme with a duration of two to five years.
• The college or university may be government-run or recognised private institution located anywhere in India.

The eligible states and Union Territories are 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.

How to apply for the scholarship

Students can complete the Azim Premji Scholarship application online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Azim Premji Foundation website.
2. Select the option called “Register New Applicants Cohort 2026”.
3. Enter a working mobile number and verify it with the OTP sent to the phone.
4. Create a user ID and password.
5. Log in with the new account details.
6. Fill in the application form with personal, academic and course details.
7. Upload the required documents and enter valid bank account details.
8. Check the form, save it and submit the application.

After submission, applicants should keep a copy of the completed form or confirmation page. They should also use a mobile number and email address that they can access during the application process.

Documents required

Applicants need to keep clear copies of the following documents ready:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Proof of admission to the college or course

The bank account details must be correct. A wrong account number or name mismatch can create problems during payment. The admission proof should show that the student has joined the first year of an eligible course for 2026-27.

Important points before submitting the form

• Apply only through the official Azim Premji Foundation website.
• Confirm that the college and course are recognised.
• Check that the course duration falls between two and five years.
• Make sure the name and date of birth match across the application and documents.
• Upload readable files in the format and size accepted by the portal.
• Submit the form before August 31, 2026.

Since the scholarship is not awarded on marks alone, students who meet the rules should not avoid applying because their scores are not very high. The key points are eligibility, admission to the right course and correct documents. Applicants should check the official portal for any updates to the process before submitting the form.