The Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship 2026-27 application window closes today, August 31, 2026. Girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have secured admission to the first year of an eligible undergraduate degree or diploma course must submit their applications by the deadline. The Azim Premji Foundation opened applications for the 2026-27 scholarship programme on August 10. Today, August 31, is the last date to submit the application form.The scholarship is aimed at helping eligible students continue their higher education without financial constraints. Importantly, the selection is not based on marks or academic merit. Applicants must instead satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Azim Premji Foundation.Eligible students who have not yet completed the application should do so before the deadline. Applicants are also advised to ensure that their documents and bank account details are accurate before submitting the form.The Foundation has made it clear that no fee is charged at any stage of the scholarship application process. Students should therefore be cautious of anyone demanding payment in exchange for registration, selection or assistance with the scholarship.
Who can apply for the Azim Premji Scholarship?
The scholarship is specifically intended for girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are beginning their undergraduate education. Applicants must fulfil the prescribed conditions.To be eligible, students must have:
- Passed Class 10 and Class 12 as regular students from a government school or college in an eligible state or Union Territory.
- Secured admission to the first year of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma programme.
- Enrolled in a course with a duration of two to five years.
- Taken admission in a government or recognised private college or university anywhere in India.
The scholarship is not a conventional merit-based award. Students are not required to qualify on the basis of their marks alone. Eligibility under the Foundation’s specified criteria is the key requirement.
Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 : How to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the Azim Premji scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official Azim Premji Foundation website, azimpremjifoundation.org.
- Click on ‘Register New Applicants Cohort 2026’.
- Enter the registered mobile number and verify it through the one-time password (OTP).
- Create a user ID and password.
- Log in using the newly created credentials.
- Complete the scholarship application form with the required information.
- Upload the prescribed documents.
- Enter valid bank account details.
- Review the information carefully and save and submit the application form.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the Azim Premji scholarship 2026.Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the Azim Premji scholarship.
