💡 Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship 2025–26 – Empowering 2.5 Lakh Girls
Updated: June 2025 | Global Grants Desk
The Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship is a landmark initiative set to support **2.5 lakh girl students** across **18 Indian states** in the 2025–26 academic year, with a total commitment of **₹2,250 crore** over three years :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
📅 Key Details
- Scholarship Amount: ₹30,000 per year, disbursed in two equal installments :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Eligibility: Girls who have passed Class 10 or 12 from government schools and enrolled in recognized HEIs :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- States Covered: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, UP, Uttarakhand :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Application Period: Starts September 2025 for the 2026–27 academic session (same timeline expected for 2025–26) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
🎓 Who Can Apply?
- Girl students from **government schools**—Class 10 or 12 pass-out
- Enrolled in a **bona fide** higher education institution (UG diploma or degree)
- No specific income or merit criteria—focus on access and gender equality :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
🎁 Benefits & Impact
- ₹30,000/year to support **books, transportation, clothes**, and related costs :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Aims to remove financial barriers for girls to **complete higher education**
- Part of a broader push to reduce **gender drop-offs** in higher education :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
✅ How to Prepare Now
- Ensure you have **Class 10 and 12 government school certificates**
- Be enrolled or applying to a recognized **college or diploma program**
- Prepare accurate **bank account** details (active Aadhaar-linked account)
- Keep your **admission proof and ID ready** for portal uploads
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