Azim Premji Scholarship 2026: Check revised eligibility, award amount and more
The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the 2026-27 cohort for the Azim Premji Scholarship, expanding its coverage to include Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT). Students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma program can apply for a financial award of Rs 30,000 per year. This support is designed to help disadvantaged students pursue higher education without barriers related to merit, caste, income, or religion.
Applications for the first round opened on August 10, 2026, and will close on August 31, 2026. Applications for the second round are scheduled for January 10-31, 2027. Eligible students must pass Class 10 and Class 12 from a government school or college in one of the listed states or Union Territories, and secure admission to a recognized undergraduate program for the 2026-27 academic session.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees or other education-related expenses for the full duration of the two to five-year course, with a total support amounting to up to Rs 1.5 lakh.
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