Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 (For Girls) – Apply Online

The Azim Premji Foundation has opened registrations for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026. This scholarship provides financial support to eligible girl students to help them continue their undergraduate studies. If you meet the eligibility conditions and are newly enrolled for the 2026–27 academic year, you can apply online through the official scholarship portal.

For the 2026 cohort, applications are accepted during a limited window, with Round 1 running from August 10 to August 31, 2026. The application is submitted online, and candidates must complete registration, fill in personal, academic, and bank details, and download the confirmation page after submission. The foundation also provides portal access for shortlisted candidates from earlier rounds to track confirmation and disbursal status.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification does not specify a total number of scholarship awards or a category-wise vacancy breakup. Candidates are advised to apply within the stated application window for the 2026 cohort.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 cycle, an applicant must satisfy both conditions given below.

Educational Qualification

First, the applicant must have completed Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student at a government school or college located in one of the eligible states or Union Territories listed by the Foundation.

Second, the applicant must be newly enrolled for the 2026–27 academic year as a regular student in a recognized undergraduate degree or diploma program. The program can be of a duration ranging from two to five years, and it must be at a government institution or a verified private college or university. The institution may be located anywhere in India.

Age Limit

The notification does not mention any age limit or age relaxation rules for this scholarship cycle.

Application Fee

The Azim Premji Foundation has clarified that no fee is charged at any stage of the scholarship application or renewal process. Applicants should avoid fraudulent individuals or websites that impersonate the Foundation and demand payment, and should apply only through the official website.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Azim Premji Foundation scholarship portal: azimpremjifoundation.org (registration link available on the homepage). The registration portal URL provided is https://scholarship.azimpremjifoundation.org/s/login/SelfRegister?language=en_US.
2. On the homepage, locate and click the registration link.
3. Complete the registration process on the page that opens.
4. Fill out the scholarship application form carefully, entering accurate personal, academic, and bank details.
5. Review all entries, submit the form, and then download the confirmation page.
6. Print and keep a hard copy of the confirmation page for future reference or verification.

Candidates can also refer to explainer videos on the Foundation’s official YouTube channel and detailed application guidelines available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Odia, Assamese, and Telugu.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification does not provide any scholarship amount, pay scale, or financial benefit details. Candidates should check the official scholarship portal for the specific financial support information applicable to the 2026 cohort.

Selection Process

The notification does not list a detailed stage-by-stage selection process (such as screening, interviews, or merit lists). It does, however, indicate that candidates shortlisted in earlier rounds (September 2025 and January 2026) can log in to the scholarship portal to track confirmation and disbursal status. Applicants should consult the official portal for the complete selection criteria and process for the 2026 cycle.

Eligible candidates should complete their online registration and application well before August 31, 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues, and should apply only through the official scholarship website.