Azim Premji Scholarship 2025: Empowering Girl Students for Higher Education

 

Azim Premji Scholarship 2025: Empowering Girl Students for Higher Education

The Azim Premji Foundation has launched the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025 to support girl students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing higher education. This initiative aims to bridge the educational gap and empower young women to build a brighter future.

📌 Key Highlights

• Scholarship Amount: ₹30,000 per year

• Duration: Full duration of the undergraduate degree or diploma course (2–5 years)

• Mode of Disbursement: Direct transfer to the student's bank account

• Eligible Courses: Recognized undergraduate degree or diploma programs at government or credible private institutions

📝 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Gender: Female

• Educational Background: Must have completed both Class 10 and Class 12 from government schools

• Admission Status: Must have secured admission in the first year of a recognized undergraduate degree or diploma course (2–5 years duration) at a government or credible private college or university

• Geographical Location: Applicants must belong to one of the following states:

  • Arunachal Pradesh

  • Assam

  • Bihar

  • Chhattisgarh

  • Jharkhand

  • Karnataka

  • Madhya Pradesh

  • Manipur

  • Meghalaya

  • Mizoram

  • Nagaland

  • Odisha

  • Puducherry

  • Rajasthan

  • Sikkim

  • Telangana

  • Tripura

  • Uttar Pradesh

  • Uttarakhand

📅 Application Timeline

• Round 1 Application Window: Opened on 1st September 2025 and closed on 30th September 2025

• Round 2 Application Window: Scheduled to open on 10th January 2026

📄 Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents during the application process:

• Passport-sized Photograph: A recent color photograph (2x2 inches)

• Signature: A clear image of the applicant's signature on a plain white paper

• Aadhaar Card: A clear, colored, and unedited soft copy of the front side of the Aadhaar card

• Academic Records: Original marksheets of Class 10 and Class 12

• Proof of Admission: One of the following documents as proof of admission to the college:

  • Provisional admission certificate

  • Bona fide certificate

  • Fee receipt

💡 Benefits of the Scholarship

The Azim Premji Scholarship 2025 offers the following benefits:

• Financial Support: ₹30,000 per year to cover tuition fees, travel expenses, and academic materials

• Duration: Support for the entire duration of the undergraduate degree or diploma course

• Renewal: The scholarship is renewable annually, subject to the student's continued enrollment and academic performance

🔗 How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship Portal: Apply Now  https://azimpremjifoundation.org/what-we-do/education/azim-premji-scholarship/

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🔄 Scholarship Renewal

For students who received the scholarship in the 2024–25 academic year, the renewal process involves uploading the current year's college enrollment proof on the Scholarship Portal. The deadline for renewal has been extended to 15th October 2025.

🌟 About the Azim Premji Foundation

The Azim Premji Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality and equity of education in India. Through initiatives like the Azim Premji Scholarship, the foundation aims to support students who aspire to make a significant impact in the field of education and social development.